Cycling & Public Health Mindset: Netherlands’ Demi Vollering won the Women’s Road Race World Championship in Montreal, powering away with 40km to go to claim gold in 4:45:09—another reminder that elite endurance sport is built on disciplined training and recovery. Indoor Air Quality: EU-funded researchers are pushing indoor air quality into the spotlight, warning that most pollutants are invisible and people adapt—so homes, schools and workplaces need practical guidance to cut exposure. Food & Heart Health: A new European Heart Journal meta-analysis links 4–6 daily servings of whole grains with better cardiovascular markers, with benefits strongest around 60–100g/day. Nutrition & Performance Prep: Ahead of the Asian Games in Japan, a Bengaluru training centre is gradually introducing Japanese cuisine to athletes to reduce diet-related performance issues, with customisable meals and strict food safety. UK Social Care: UK PM Andy Burnham pledged social care reform to be free at the point of use, with costs spread across the population, to be presented at the next election. Protest & Housing: Madrid’s Puerta del Sol saw a growing housing-crisis camp, with protesters sleeping on mats and calling for change. Food Security in Gaza: The UK cut funding for UN food operations in Gaza by 78%, reducing the number of people it can feed from 1.1m to 600k. Climate Data Security: Germany is expanding climate data storage to back up U.S. climate simulations for the next major UN assessment, aiming to protect research continuity.