EV Factory Oversight: Turkey’s Industry and Technology minister says the government is closely monitoring BYD’s promised $1bn EV plant in Manisa, after parliament questioned slow progress and lack of construction or timelines. Grid Reliability Push: YESS Power commissioned a 30 MW battery energy storage system co-located with Mey Energy’s Novaci solar park in North Macedonia, aiming to stabilize renewables and support the Western Balkans’ green transition. Heat Risk for Fans and Players: The 2026 World Cup is set for extreme heat across North America, with many matches projected above 32°C and “feels-like” conditions higher, raising pressure for cooling and disruption planning. Water as a Security Flashpoint: The UK-based Foreign Office criticized an Indian minister’s remarks about blocking water to Pakistan as “deeply irresponsible,” warning it could amount to an act of war. Marine Life Discovery: Scientists report a massive whale graveyard off Australia, spanning about 1,200 km and hosting hundreds of fossil cetaceans, offering new clues on deep-sea ecosystems. Wildlife Threats in Albania: Thousands protest a Kushner-backed luxury resort plan in Albania’s Vjosa-Narta lagoon and Sazan island, warning it could damage flamingo, seal and sea-turtle habitats.