Espionage Probe: Former BND chief August Hanning is suspected of passing classified information to a Chinese former army general, deepening a major German spy scandal. The allegations remain under investigation. Bavarian Shooting: Two officials were shot dead during a routine firearms inspection; a suspect was arrested after an overnight standoff. Defence: Germany has withdrawn from the Franco-German next-generation tank project, according to France’s top military official, after years of delays and disagreement. UK Ties: Berlin and London are moving to deepen security and industrial cooperation, including joint work on cyber threats and advanced technology. Industry: Mercedes workers’ representative Ergun Lümali warned that proposed cost cuts and possible plant closures risk eroding trust as the carmaker seeks up to €800 million in savings. International Law: South African jurist Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law while attending a forum in Nuremberg.