Ukrainian Strike on Russian Oil Infrastructure: Ukraine’s long-range drones set fire to an oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, with officials citing debris from downed drones and at least two deaths, underscoring how the war keeps hitting energy supplies. Heat and Public Perception: A viral debate compares Europe’s 43°C heat with India’s higher readings, with commenters pointing to humidity, acclimatisation, housing and infrastructure as reasons the same number can feel far worse. Wildlife and Litter Risk: A rescued hedgehog in Dagestan had tape stuck to its paw, a feel-good clip that also highlights how discarded plastic and sticky waste can trap and injure animals. Cloud Seeding Limits: A drought-focused explainer warns that “on-demand” artificial rain is a fantasy—cloud seeding only works when conditions are already right. Greenpeace Protest in Brussels: Greenpeace Belgium staged a large anti–energy-crisis banner ahead of the US 250th anniversary event, arguing the celebration distracts from war and environmental harm. Tiger Recovery Roadmap: India’s conservation authority released a plan to prioritize tiger reintroduction in reserves with very low tiger counts, aiming to revive populations through targeted management. Rocket Debris at Sea: A UK spaceport on Shetland is seeking permission to dump disused rocket parts into surrounding seas, raising concerns for tourism and fishing despite claims the debris could act as artificial reefs.