Baltic Security: Denmark summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Russian frigate fired two illumination flares at a Danish military helicopter during routine surveillance near Gedser; PM Mette Frederiksen called it “reckless” and said the aim was intimidation that “will not succeed,” while NATO said the action won’t intimidate allies. Arctic Diplomacy: Danish PM Frederiksen said she hopes Denmark and the US can move forward on Greenland and Arctic security through peaceful cooperation after the EU Arctic summit, adding it’s too early to draw conclusions on a Greenland working group. EU Security & Hybrid Threats: Lithuania reported a NATO fighter-jet shot down a drone entering its airspace from Belarus, with an explosive device found and neutralised, as EU leaders warned of a broader pattern of Russian aggression. Culture & Film: Romania selected “Fjord” (a Romania–France–Norway–Sweden–Denmark–Finland coproduction) as its official Oscar bid for Best International Feature Film, while Riga IFF announced a main competition lineup including Danish titles. Health Research: A Danish study linked acetaminophen use during pregnancy to differences in girls’ reproductive development, while another review found breast cancer screening overdiagnosis is lower than previously thought. Arts & Protest: Finneas, Aaron Rowe and Lukas Graham withdrew as Ed Sheeran tour openers after Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestine remarks.