Israel-West Bank: Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemned Israel’s E1 West Bank settlement housing tenders, calling the plan “unacceptable” and warning firms not to bid. Nord Stream: Germany-linked investigations continue after Croatia detained a Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream sabotage case; Poland’s PM Tusk said Germany should not prosecute those responsible. Heat & health: Germany recorded about 14,000 heat-related premature deaths this summer, with the Robert Koch Institute citing a decade-high toll. Energy & winter gas: Germany’s economy ministry says no gas supply crisis is expected this winter despite low storage, while gas storage is at a historic low for this time of year. Climate costs for households: Analysis suggests Germans could save over €12,000 over 25 years by replacing gas boilers with solar, battery storage and heat pumps. Catholic schools: The Vatican reiterated its sex-education framework after a Hamburg dispute, pushing back against local diocesan approaches. Security & dissidents: Germany’s domestic intelligence agency (BfV) launched a hotline for people targeted by transnational repression, naming China, Russia and Iran. Sports: The NHL announced the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will play regular-season games in Germany in 2027.