Heat & health: Luxembourg and Europe saw a clear spike in deaths linked to heatwaves, with Luxembourg recording 91 excess deaths over 15 June–19 July (especially among people over 85) and EuroMOMO reporting sharp rises across multiple countries. Water safety: A University of Luxembourg researcher warns that “what’s really in your water” is increasingly hard to avoid, as chemical traces travel across borders through the water cycle. Local healthcare negotiations: The Luxembourg Association of Doctors and Dentists (AMMD) says it will not sign a new agreement with the National Health Fund (CNS), citing a “broken” liberal healthcare system and disputes over tariffs and flexibility for services outside hospitals. Public health incident: In Hosingen, nine people (five children and four educators) were hospitalised after skin rashes in a sports hall; oak processionary caterpillars are now suspected. Climate pressure on ecosystems: Low river levels, warmer water and falling oxygen are stressing aquatic life in Luxembourg as drought and heat persist. R&D funding spotlight: Eurostat data shows Luxembourg leads EU government R&D allocations per person (€917.2), far above the EU average. Security & crime: Police arrested a suspect after a series of burglaries in Luxembourg City, while another robbery outside a shop remains under investigation. EU health system strain: AMMD’s stance adds to wider concerns about how healthcare is funded and adapted as new challenges emerge.