Hungary-Russia Tensions: Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave over “unacceptable activities,” with Moscow warning of a “harsh and painful” response and Budapest insisting it’s protecting national security and sovereignty. EU Courtroom Setback: The EU’s General Court dismissed Hungary’s challenge to using profits from frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, saying the case falls outside the court’s jurisdiction. Ukraine Funds Fight: A separate EU court ruling also threw out an Orban-era attempt to block funds tied to frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defense. Water Crisis at Paks: With Danube levels at record lows, Hungary’s nuclear plant at Paks was forced to shut down almost completely this summer; the government built a weir to keep it running, prompting Austria to complain to Brussels. Rural Development Push: PM Péter Magyar announced the Szent István Rural Development Programme, a new one-billion-forint annual fund for groups of ten settlements to decide local priorities. Travel & Business: Wizz Air is resuming weekly flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi (plus Jeddah and Amman), and Hungary’s fish farms are reporting major drought-driven fish deaths at Rétimajor. Sports (Budapest Spotlight): Hungary secured a women’s FIBA World Cup quarterfinal spot, setting up a Hungary vs USA matchup as the knockout stage nears.