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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.
The EU has convened an emergency meeting of interior and justice ministers to address the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta, where at least 72 people died. More than 50,000 crossed by land and sea; 48,000 returned to Morocco within 48 hours. Italy suspended passport-free travel with Spain for a month amid rising border concerns.
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since modern records began, with 42.5°C in Yangsan, as a severe heatwave leads to deaths, emergency alerts, and disruption. The climate crisis and El Niño are cited as contributing factors by weather authorities and scientists.
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled support for a written constitution, a departure from the UK's unwritten constitutional tradition. His administration has made devolution a priority, including plans to let regional mayors retain more tax revenue.
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens while battling a wind-driven wildfire, killing two crew members. The incident underscores the severity of Europe's wildfire emergency, with blazes also forcing mass evacuations in France and Spain and a fresh fire on the Greek island of Kefalonia.
Greece faced multiple wildfire fronts on Sunday, with hundreds of firefighters battling blazes near Athens and the prime minister warning of 'extremely difficult' days ahead. Meanwhile, France's largest wildfire remained contained but still burning, and Europe's warming climate continues to exacerbate fire conditions.
Mauritius's parliament has unanimously voted to criminalise marital rape and introduce harsher sentences for femicide, following a spate of violent attacks on women. The new Domestic Abuse Act also extends protections to same-sex relationships and clarifies economic abuse and coercive control.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant due to record-low Danube River levels, the first full halt in 44 years. The plant, a key electricity source, will reduce output to 240 megawatts before closing, amid a broader European heatwave and drought.
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. sold 131,032 electric vehicles in Europe in the first half of 2026, a 41.8% increase from the previous half. Kia's EV3 was the top seller, and the companies expect annual sales to surpass 200,000 units for the first time.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a proposal to sell stakes in World Cup competitions to private investors after facing fierce opposition from UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC. The decision follows a series of resignations and statements calling for a review of his leadership, with UEFA declaring it has lost confidence in him.
The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to Level 3, citing a massive migrant influx from Morocco. Spain has deployed military and police forces amid estimates of tens of thousands of arrivals, while the White House criticized Spain's immigration policies.
Ed Miliband has taken charge as the UK's new Foreign Secretary, prioritising climate action and international development. His agenda includes closer EU ties, a distinct G20 chairmanship, and addressing the legacy of aid cuts. Miliband's climate-focused background and early diplomatic visits signal a policy-driven approach.
As Europe marks the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day on August 2, Eastern European countries show varying degrees of official recognition, with some observing the day for decades and others not declaring it at all. The commemorations, rooted in the Nazi liquidation of the 'Gypsy Family Camp' at Auschwitz-Birkenau, also highlight ongoing Antiziganism.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for an emergency EU interior ministers' meeting after up to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, prompting Italy to temporarily restore border controls with Spain. Sánchez criticized the move as 'selfish, polarising and unlawful,' while reports differed on the death toll and the exact number of arrivals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has dropped a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after days of opposition from confederations and national associations. UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA's leadership, and the English FA plans to formally withdraw its support for Infantino.
Italy has suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain for one month, affecting sea and air travel, as the EU responds to a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Spain reports most migrants have returned to Morocco, while France and Germany have boosted border checks.