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Finland will host an EU leaders summit on the Arctic in Rovaniemi on September 13-14, aiming to strengthen the EU's strategic approach to the region. The meeting comes amid heightened focus on the Arctic, including US President Trump's claims on Greenland and China's Arctic shipping route.
New Zealand's government has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from social media, with fines of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliant platforms. The bill faces opposition from coalition partners and is unlikely to pass before the November election.
Iceland holds a referendum on August 29 asking voters whether to resume EU accession negotiations, a process halted since 2013. The vote, pushed by the 2024 coalition government, comes amid economic concerns over fisheries and geopolitical shifts following Trump's remarks about Greenland.
The Badminton Association of India has confirmed that the 2028 India Open will be held in Guwahati, moving out of New Delhi for one year due to a clash with Republic Day security arrangements. The tournament will return to the capital in 2029, while the 2027 edition shifts to February to address player concerns about pollution and cold. The announcement came amid the BWF World Championships 2026 finals in Delhi, which saw France and Korea win multiple titles.
The Badminton Association of India announced that the 2028 India Open will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, temporarily relocating from New Delhi, where the 2027 and 2029 editions will take place. The move is due to a scheduling clash with Republic Day celebrations, according to BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv for a Nordic-Baltic summit with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing continued support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia. The visit, coinciding with Ukraine's Flag Day, included a tour of a Kyiv district damaged by Russian strikes and remarks on NATO's strength and Russia's hybrid threats.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and five other European leaders arrive in Kyiv to mark Flag Day and Independence Day, participating in Nordic-Baltic and Coalition of the Willing summits where new defense agreements and support commitments were announced.
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, to address Russia's war against Ukraine. The session, initiated by five European nations and chaired by Denmark's foreign minister, follows a UN report of a 37% increase in civilian casualties in the first half of 2026.
Alex Lanier defeated Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in the men's singles final at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, becoming the first French player to win the title. The French pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue also won gold in mixed doubles, making it a historic day for French badminton.
The Trump administration has opened a 30-day public comment period on how the U.S. categorizes vaccine recommendations, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. floating new designations that could make some shots sound less definitive. The move follows an executive order to shrink the childhood schedule and a judge's earlier block on similar changes.
Global smartphone shipments are projected to fall by over 14% in 2026 due to soaring chip and memory costs, the sharpest annual drop on record, according to Counterpoint Research. Samsung is expected to overtake Apple as the top vendor, while Chinese manufacturers face the steepest declines.
Germany's gas storage is just above half full, the lowest in years for mid-August, due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The government and industry warn about the November 1 target, while consumer groups advise on fixed-price contracts.
An estimated 1.6 million metric tons of conventional munitions lie corroding in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, leaking toxic compounds like TNT into marine ecosystems. Scientists have documented contamination in fish, mussels, and even whales, and warn that the problem will worsen as casings decay. Germany has begun pilot clearance projects, but the scale of the task means it could take decades.
A Ukrainian national, identified as Volodymyr Zhuravlev, was arrested in Croatia on a European warrant for his alleged role in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. He is the second suspect in the case, following the earlier arrest of Serhii K. The arrest has been welcomed by Germany, while Ukraine has denied involvement.
New polling suggests the EU's digital border system is affecting how nearly half of UK adults view travel abroad, with some considering staycations amid reports of five-hour queues. Travelers describe technical glitches and long waits, while industry groups and politicians call for intervention.
Negotiations between Canada and the United States broke down on Friday, leading to the imposition of 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8, as provincial leaders and industry officials weigh the economic impact.
Denmark has published an official sanctions list naming 17 foreign religious preachers barred from entering the country on public order grounds. The list includes full profiles and photographs, with bans running for two years and several issued as late as August 2026.
Ukraine fired nearly 800 drones into Russia in one of its largest attacks days after a similar salvo, while a Russian missile strike on the village of Pechenihy killed at least 10 people. The aerial duel marks an escalation in the conflict, with European leaders showing support in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day.
Representatives of the DRC government and AFC/M23, with international facilitators, met in Switzerland to advance the Doha Framework, agreeing on verification mechanisms, a negotiation roadmap, and reporting standards. Separately, the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes urged the DRC to promptly implement an FDLR disarmament protocol.
Indian shuttlers had a mixed day at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi: Ayush Shetty continued his remarkable run with a straight-game win, PV Sindhu reached the third round, but Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda were ousted in three-set matches.