AI Governance: Meta’s Oversight Board warns AI firms that “independent” safety committees must have real power and independence, or they’ll be mere branding. EU–US Tensions: Belgium’s health minister urges the EU to investigate Washington under its Anti-Coercion Instrument over pressure on Europe’s healthcare model. Denmark–Nordics Business: CRH signs to acquire NCC Industry’s aggregates and asphalt operations in Denmark and Finland, expanding its Nordics footprint. Copenhagen–Greenland/Arctic Security: US Sec. of State Marco Rubio signals a deeper NATO security push in the Arctic, spotlighting Iceland and the US–Denmark–Greenland defense framework. Denmark Data Security: Denmark’s Central Person Register breach reportedly exposed 8.8 million identities via trusted company access, raising questions on oversight and safeguards. Royalty in Copenhagen: King Frederik and Queen Mary face an awkward Folketing seating mishap, laughing it off after rope barriers block their route. Sports Diplomacy: Cristiano Ronaldo apologises for walking out of Portugal camp but says coach Jorge Jesus broke promises twice—while keeping the door open to return. Climate Finance (Pacific): Denmark is among donors topping a Pacific resilience fund, but pledges still fall well short of targets. Protest Art: Danish sculptor Jens Galschiot’s “Orange Plague” Trump statue lands at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, targeting climate policy.