Hydrogen Rail Push: India launched its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, a 10-coach set running the 89-km Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana, using onboard fuel cells that emit only water vapour and steam; officials say the propulsion tech is developed in India and a dedicated Jind storage/refuelling facility supports operations. EU Aviation & Drones: Trinity College Dublin leads the €4.83m EU Pegasus project to boost public confidence in drones and urban air mobility, with demos planned across Ireland, Portugal, Italy and Bulgaria. Maritime Security & Trade Disruption: The Hormuz crisis is intensifying, with shipping traffic falling and new strikes reported, while Ukraine’s drone campaign is disrupting Sea of Azov and Black Sea routes. Sanctions Pressure on Arctic LNG: European lawmakers urge Denmark’s Fayard to stop servicing EU-bound Arc7 tankers tied to Russia’s Arctic LNG exports, warning of a long-running “repair” loophole. Passenger Rights (Air): Cyprus-focused coverage highlights the latest EU air passenger rights reform and how compensation and care rules apply during delays and cancellations. UK Border Stress: Dover is bracing for peak-weekend queues as new EU border controls face software problems affecting EES processing. Rail Safety Mystery: An inquest in the UK continues into the death of a Brazilian man found on tracks near Newton-le-Willows, with family alleging foul play.