Flooding Disrupts Daily Life in Quezon City: Heavy rains left multiple areas waist- to knee-deep under water, with officials reporting more than 60 inches at one hotspot by 10 p.m. Cyprus-Linked Invasive Pest Fight: Cyprus has brought in about 200 predatory lady beetles from Israel to tackle the invasive insect damaging prickly pear (papoutsosyka), using biological control instead of chemicals. Water Monitoring Gets a DNA Upgrade: Cyprus is among the few European countries using DNA-based methods (eDNA) for routine water monitoring, currently focusing on phytoplankton in rivers and coastal waters. Akrotiri Antenna Row: Residents and environmental groups protested planned British bases antenna expansion at Akrotiri, citing Ramsar/Natura 2000 protections and bird collision risks. Energy Governance Tension Over GSI: Cyprus says it was surprised by Meridiam becoming majority shareholder in the Great Sea Interconnector deal signed in Athens without Cypriot representation, with key conditions still pending. Crypto Custody Resilience Review: Cyprus’ financial regulator joined an EU-wide review focused on crypto custody resilience. Airport Baggage Glitch Hits Travelers: Hundreds of passengers faced luggage delays after problems with baggage systems at Birmingham Airport.