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Nato leaders gather in Ankara on July 7-8 to address challenges including European burden-sharing, defence spending, and managing tensions with the Trump administration over Greenland and the Iran war. Secretary-General Mark Rutte seeks to maintain unity and keep the US committed to the alliance.
Russian overnight attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine, including a child under two, and injured ten more. The strikes came as Kyiv held a day of mourning for victims of a previous deadly attack, while President Zelenskyy cut short a visit to Ireland.
France recorded a 29.1 percent increase in deaths during the peak week of a record-breaking June heatwave, according to Public Health France. The Greens have filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of the crisis.
Prince Harry's family will not travel to London with him next week after a request for police protection was denied, his spokesperson confirmed. The duke is due in the UK for charity engagements and to promote the 2027 Invictus Games, with UK media reporting a possible reunion with King Charles remains uncertain.
The 22nd Maccabiah Games kicked off in Jerusalem on July 1, 2026, drawing around 5,000 athletes from 35 to 40 countries. The opening ceremony blended celebration with remembrance, featuring performances by Israeli stars and appearances by former hostages and families of fallen soldiers, as organizers emphasized Jewish unity during a challenging period.
The Netherlands' Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) has advised the Dutch government to play an active political and military role in a future international mission in Ukraine, contingent on a ceasefire. The council also urges European countries to commit to long-term military support for Kyiv, while Russia reiterates its opposition to foreign troop deployment.
China has indicated a willingness to explore ways to cut its massive trade surplus with the EU, including through purchase agreements and tariff reductions, during high-level talks in Brussels. The EU, facing a record €360.6 billion trade deficit, has proposed a joint monitoring mechanism and warned of potential safeguard measures if progress is not made by October.
An explosion in Monaco on June 29 injured Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolayev. Investigators reportedly suspect the SBU's involvement, while a suspect is believed to be in a European country. Denis Pushilin, head of the DPR, called the blast a precursor to more attacks.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has rejected US criticism over defence spending, while President Petr Pavel has filed a complaint against his exclusion from the NATO summit. The dispute highlights internal tensions over Czechia's NATO commitments.
Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on a broad package of tax, labour and pension reforms aimed at reviving Europe's largest economy and countering the far-right AfD's rise. The measures include €10 billion in income tax cuts for lower and middle earners, financed by higher taxes on high incomes, and a gradual increase in the retirement age past 67.
German federal prosecutors have filed charges against a 50-year-old Ukrainian national, identified as Serhii K, over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The suspect is accused of acting on behalf of Ukrainian state authorities, a claim Kyiv has not yet fully addressed. The case marks the first formal charges in the sabotage investigation.
Spain's government programme to regularise undocumented migrants has attracted nearly 1.2 million applications, far exceeding initial estimates. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defends the policy as essential for the economy, while opposition parties criticise it.
The University of Münster is establishing the first independent Faculty of Islamic Theology at a public university in Europe, with Mouhanad Khorchide as founding dean. The new faculty, part of the Campus of Religions slated for 2027, aims to promote an open-minded Islam and address the growing need for qualified teachers in Islamic religious education.
KNDS, Europe's largest tankmaker, has postponed its planned stock market flotation, citing volatility in the European defense sector. The IPO was intended to allow the German government to acquire a 40% stake, aligning with France's planned reduced shareholding. Berlin has expressed continued commitment to the project.
The World Bank has ended its 45% climate financing target following pressure from the United States, despite European and developing country opposition. Last year, climate projects received 48% of lending, with over a third of that going to Africa. Officials say the bank will now focus on results rather than spending targets, but observers warn poorer nations may lose support.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the EU's transformation into a military-political-economic bloc, reiterated allegations of Kiev's involvement in Nord Stream sabotage, and detailed Russia's massive retaliatory strike on Ukrainian military facilities. He also discussed Zelensky's legitimacy, Medvedev's role at Khamenei's farewell, and escalating EU-Russia tensions.
German federal prosecutors have indicted Ukrainian national Serhii K. over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, alleging he acted on orders from Ukrainian state authorities. Ukraine denies involvement and has proposed a joint investigation. The case adds strain to Germany-Ukraine relations.
Russian Senator Konstantin Kosachev said the conflict in Ukraine will end at the negotiating table, but that any settlement documents will be shaped by the frontline situation. He stressed that Moscow is ready for compromises, yet insists that addressing the root causes of the conflict remains a vital, non-negotiable principle.
Russian forces launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, striking residential buildings and killing at least 30 people, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, which President Zelenskyy had warned about, prompted Poland to scramble fighter jets as a preventive measure.
Swedish Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her three-month-old son, Adam, to an EU ministerial meeting in Luxembourg, saying it was possible to be both 'a present minister and a present mother.' The move, welcomed by fellow ministers, highlighted Sweden's generous parental leave system, which has become a political flashpoint in the election campaign.