Trade Curbs on Israeli Settlements: Britain, France and Canada move to ban goods from West Bank settlements, with a wider 12-country push tightening restrictions and targeting services tied to settlement expansion; Ireland is among those backing measures, as Israel retaliates by shutting the UK consulate in Jerusalem and expelling diplomats. Energy Costs Squeeze SMEs: InterTradeIreland reports half of Irish SMEs see energy as their biggest challenge; one in three say they must absorb higher bills, while only a small share invest in renewables or storage. Climate & Farming Pressure: The Climate Change Advisory Council warns Ireland will “grossly fail” its tree-planting target and says farmers face sharper swings between heavy rain, drought and heat, calling for a new farm-by-farm climate-risk tool. Aviation Security Check: Gardaí investigate reports of a large unidentified drone off the Wicklow coast, raising security questions ahead of a US presidential visit. Public Transport Automation Debate: SIPTU and drivers discuss how automated trains and buses could reshape MetroLink and staffing in Ireland. Healthcare Data Milestone: Ireland and UK endoscopy services pass 15 million procedures logged since 2015, highlighting accreditation and training progress. Agribusiness Spotlight: FBD Young Farmer of the Year names Shane Halpin (Dublin) as winner, with finalists announced ahead of the awards. Food Retail Expansion: Holy Moly’s smashed avocado range launches in Australia via Woolworths, marking its first listing outside Europe.