AI & Democracy: A new take argues algorithms can strengthen democracy by making political life more transparent and accountable, not just by warning about disinformation and deepfakes. Motorsport: Madona in Latvia is set for a major motocross weekend: the world’s top sidecar and quad riders arrive in late July, with local favourites Daniels and Bruno Lielbārži among the contenders. Military Education: Estonia’s Military Academy is restarting a junior officer course for university graduates, aiming to help fill hundreds of officer posts. Border & Security: Russia orders temporary railway checkpoint closures with Finland, Estonia and Latvia from July 1, tightening movement links. NATO in Estonia: Germany and the Netherlands take command of a new joint military hub in Estonia to boost deterrence on the eastern flank, with U.S. support highlighted at the handover. Film & Language: A look at made-up movie dialects spotlights how creators build believable languages, from Black Panther’s Wakandan speech to Avatar’s Na’vi. Art & Culture: A major embroidery exhibition opens in Viljandi, featuring Saaremaa artist Maria Peet and her “needle painting” style. Sports & Estonia: Kerr Kriisa joins Kentucky alumni team La Familia for TBT, with plans to start his pro career in Estonia. Corruption Watch: Council of Europe’s GRECO stresses leaders must set the tone in the fight against corruption. Monaco Bomb Case: Investigators call the Monaco blast an attempted assassination tied to a Ukrainian tycoon, while reports swirl around the victims and motive.