Murder Trial in Iceland: A Reykjavik court heard that the Dublin-based husband of French murder defendant Ming Ting Mancel researched historic mass suicides on his iPad two weeks before their daughter Catherine and her father were found stabbed at the Reykjavík Edition Hotel, with the case hinging on whether Catherine agreed to die or was pressured by her parents. EU Membership Talks: Iceland’s foreign minister urged the EU to be “careful” about any plan to delay full voting rights for new members, as Reykjavik prepares a 29 August referendum on restarting EU accession talks. Whaling and Activism: Iceland’s commercial whaling has resumed after a pause, with fin whales reportedly killed early in the hunt, while anti-whaling campaigners’ “Operation 86” has prompted Coast Guard shadowing of the Bandero near Iceland’s waters. Online Alcohol Sales: The government reiterated that online alcohol retailers are operating unlawfully as ESA reviews Iceland’s alcohol retail system after a complaint, with a court appeal still unresolved. Tourism Pressure on Small Ports: Smaller ports in north Iceland saw sharp drops in cruise visits after a new cruise passenger infrastructure charge, hitting local businesses first. Rescue on Snowy Trail: ICE-SAR rescued an injured hiker from the Landmannalaugar–Hrafntinnusker route after fog and low visibility left the Coast Guard helicopter unable to land. Road Works: Reykjavík-area road resurfacing is about two-thirds done, with crews laying thousands of tonnes of asphalt ahead of the summer programme. Gambling Concerns: A University of Iceland survey found around 40% of upper secondary students gambled in the past year, with researchers calling for stronger prevention as loneliness and mental wellbeing issues rise. Local Tech in Agriculture: A Þorlákshöfn golf course is using a fertiliser-spreading drone to reach areas machinery can’t, while also supporting land restoration. Culture: Icelandic band KALEO announced spring 2027 Prague dates and a UK/Europe tour leg for its A/B 10th anniversary.