Bending Spoons x Airtable: Italian startup Bending Spoons has agreed to buy Airtable in a deal reported around $1.3B, marking its first major post-IPO acquisition and a push deeper into enterprise software. AI & Cybersecurity: A new study warns AI-driven cyberattacks are outpacing Asia-Pacific readiness, with many orgs admitting they’re not prepared for attacks that target people. Defense Tech: Türkiye’s ASELSAN says its TOLUN-P precision penetrator scored a direct hit from Baykar’s AKINCI drone, boosting hard-target strike capability. Heat & Wildfires: Europe’s record heat and drought keep driving major wildfire impacts, with Italy among the countries under severe warnings. Infrastructure & Data Centers: Italy is moving to expand AI data-centre capacity and edge infrastructure, including plans tied to FiberCop’s rollout of edge sites. Aviation Disruption: Engineers began repairs on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft grounded at Rome Fiumicino, leaving passengers stranded for nearly a day. Sports (Italy angle): Sergi Roberto has signed with LA Galaxy after two seasons at Como, while Italian swimmers and cyclists continue to make headlines ahead of major events.