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A Russian overnight attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more. Ukraine's air force downed 98 of 115 drones but said it stopped none of the ballistic missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew his call for more interceptor supplies.
German authorities have opened a counterterrorism investigation after an explosive-laden drone was found near a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting the closure of parts of the hub and the diversion of flights. A DHL cargo plane struck an unknown object while diverting, and forensic experts reportedly found high military-grade explosives on the drone. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called the incident a hybrid attack and scheduled a summit on anti-drone defense.
Former Netanyahu adviser David Keyes created a satirical 'Israel Conspiracy Generator' that randomly blames Israel for global events. The tool comes amid a wave of antisemitic conspiracy theories, including those linking Israel to border disruptions in Ceuta and Melilla and European wildfires.
The United States is making progress in negotiations with Ukraine on joint production of Patriot systems, according to US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker. However, President Donald Trump has expressed caution about licensing weapons production, and a long-term deal is not expected before winter.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing criticism from within and outside the organization after abandoning a plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Key figures including Arsène Wenger and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström have distanced themselves from the proposal, while UEFA threatened legal action.
Discussions between Washington and Kyiv on licensing Patriot missile production in Ukraine are ongoing, even as President Trump publicly cast doubt on the deal. Ukrainian officials say the country urgently needs new anti-ballistic missiles to defend against Russian strikes, with production timelines ranging from 12 months to five years.
Jetstar will charge passengers a fee for overhead locker space starting February 2027, with costs beginning at $25 and potentially exceeding $52 on some routes. The airline is replacing the 7kg carry-on weight limit with a size-based model, a move that has drawn criticism from consumer groups.
European interior ministers met to discuss the surge of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's North African enclave Ceuta, voicing solidarity with Madrid while pledging to strengthen external borders. Although some EU nations called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, Spanish officials insisted the free-movement area was never compromised. The talks also addressed foreign information interference and the EU's broader migration challenges.
According to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, 55% of cybercrimes across Africa now involve AI. Financial losses have more than doubled to $484 million, with online scams the most common threat and 72% of surveyed countries reporting scam centres.
Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives after a deadly mass crossing into Spain's Ceuta enclave, while thousands of migrants remain in the territory. Reports differ on the death toll, with some citing at least 72 deaths and others reporting at least 88 in Ceuta alone, as the humanitarian and political fallout continues.
EU countries have injected over 32 billion cubic meters of gas into storage since April, but levels remain well below targets amid competition for LNG and summer heat. The European Commission says it will continue seeking a complete ban on Russian energy supplies.
As the US and Israel went to war with Iran this year, Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, sought to position himself as the leader of a transitional government. But despite early momentum, Western skepticism and strategic missteps have raised questions about his viability.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave, prompting political reactions from US President Donald Trump and European far-right leaders. While most migrants have been returned, hundreds remain in need, and the crisis has exposed divisions in how immigration is framed across the political spectrum.
The European Union is set to hold emergency talks on Tuesday after a massive influx of migrants from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave sparked tensions among member states. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for united action on border security, while Spain accused some governments of 'selfish' and 'polarising' reactions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger EU borders and 'swift returns' after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, prompting emergency talks among EU interior ministers. The crisis has exposed divisions within the bloc, with Italy and Denmark accusing Spain of failing to secure the EU's only land border with Africa.
The European Union's AI Act has entered a new phase, with transparency requirements now in effect and regulators gaining enforcement powers. The move is part of the bloc's broader strategy to regulate artificial intelligence, drawing global attention and criticism over delayed high-risk obligations.
President Paul Biya has been abroad since early June, sparking speculation about his health and opposition demands for a declaration of a vacancy. The government insists he is healthy and will return soon.
Two helicopters collided while battling wildfires in Greece, killing two crew members and injuring two others. The incident underscores the dangers of an intense wildfire season across southern Europe, as the UK records its driest July in nearly two centuries and France contends with a massive blaze.
A Paris court rejected Xenia Fedorova's appeal against an order to leave France, upholding accusations she spread pro-Kremlin propaganda. Fedorova, a commentator for Vincent Bolloré's media outlets and former head of RT France, faces asset freezes and house arrest, while her employers and Russian officials condemn the measures.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims that European leaders privately reject Ukraine's EU membership prospects, while Brussels plans to offer Kiev participation in European security policy without voting rights. The SVR also alleges that both Kiev and Brussels use Ukrainian territory to test advanced weapons and warfare concepts.