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Russia launches "Frankenstein" drones in Ukraine, combining larger aircraft with FPV attack craft. This hybrid strategy extends the reach of tactical drones, fundamentally shifting their strategic application in the conflict.

Mistral AI calls for European unity to compete in the global AI race, announcing a €1. 2 billion investment in new Swedish data centres....

Mercadona emerges as an energy giant, outbuying Microsoft in renewables via long-term power purchase agreements. Spain leads Europe in energy contracts, securing 3,900 MW.

EU digital rights group EDRi warns "Digital Omnibus" proposals weaken GDPR and ePrivacy safeguards. These changes, presented as simplification, risk deregulation and undermine fundamental rights protections for citizens.

T-Mobile launches AI-powered Live Translation beta for over 50 languages. This network-level feature aims to break down communication barriers without requiring user apps.

Norway-based Trener Robotics lands €26M Series A for its AI robot skills platform, accelerating industrial automation. Funding fuels R&D and global expansion for adaptable robotic teammates.

Düsseldorf council opts for anonymous digital voting despite security concerns, risking parliamentary process credibility. An IT firm's system will enable online balloting, including secret votes, raising transparency questions.

Berlin's Andercore secures €33. 5 million to scale its AI-driven industrial trade platform across Europe....

AI agents revolutionize process automation by solving complex, cross-system tasks independently. However, this innovation introduces significant new risks that need careful management.

London's Overmind secures £2M seed funding to build AI agent supervision. The startup accelerates secure deployment of autonomous AI systems in regulated industries.

Berlin-based Andercore secures $40M Series B for its AI industrial trade platform. The company facilitates cross-border wholesale trade across seven European markets, aiming for broader category expansion.

French VC Elaia launches its fifth Digital Venture Fund, closing at €120 million to back European B2B tech startups. The fund targets pre-Seed to Series B rounds, investing up to €15 million per company.

Civil society groups urge EU lawmakers to reject AI Omnibus proposals weakening AI Act transparency. This move risks fundamental rights and enforcement for negligible company benefits.

Irish fintech Circit secures $22m to fuel product innovation and expand its network, with a significant focus on US growth. The funding accelerates its digital platform's reach beyond European borders.

London AI firm Seamflow secures $4. 5M seed funding to streamline global testing and certification processes....

London's Mozart AI secures $6M to transform music creation with AI tools. The platform, used by 100,000+ beta users, enables rapid song and video generation for commercial use.

London-based Occam raises €3M for drone autonomy software. Its OccamX autopilot uses computer vision to enable drone independence from GPS and signal jamming.

Amazon Ring introduces AI-powered "Search Party" for finding lost pets, but critics warn it builds foundations for mass surveillance. The feature raises significant privacy concerns across Europe.

Berlin's Circle Health secures €9M to build an AI-powered preventive health platform. The funding will accelerate the rollout of its Circle OS, integrating diagnostics and digital tools for proactive care.

Porters secures €2. 7M pre-seed for AI software streamlining banking operations....