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Yemeni sources told The Guardian that Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land, aiming to break the Houthi chokehold on Red Sea oil shipping. Reports describe Saudi troop movements in eastern Yemen, discussions over an operation against Al-Bayda, and efforts to build a multinational maritime defense coalition.
Hamas has agreed to a deal that includes handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, has been met with a cautious response from Israel, which has yet to officially comment. The deal's implementation will be overseen by the Board of Peace, with the National Committee for Administration of Gaza handling day-to-day governance.
Tens of thousands of migrants, mostly young people, have attempted to enter Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting a military deployment and a visit by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Reports estimate up to 40,000 illegal entries in a single day, with at least 18 deaths, and the crisis has drawn criticism of the Spanish government's migration strategy.
After a mass crossing from Morocco into Spain's enclave of Ceuta, death toll estimates range from 18 to 88. Spanish PM Sánchez visited the enclave, France tightened border controls, and Italy threatened to suspend Schengen. Figures on the number of entrants vary between 49,000 and 73,500.
Thousands of migrants crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming local police and prompting the deployment of Spanish military reinforcements. Local authorities reported nine bodies recovered, as the EU's only land border with Africa experienced a major surge.
UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously voted to boycott all FIFA competitions if FIFA proceeds with plans to sell stakes in its major events to private investors. The proposal, announced by FIFA, faced immediate opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and other confederations, while FIFA vowed to continue its consultation process.
Russia has voiced support for the United Nations' renewed push to resolve the Cyprus issue, as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a landmark visit to the island. Guterres met with leaders from both communities to assess prospects for restarting stalled negotiations.
Thousands of migrants, mostly Moroccans, crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, prompting Spanish authorities to deploy the military. Reports vary on the number of arrivals and casualties, with social media cited as a contributing factor. Spain and Morocco have reinforced border measures, and the EU has called for a coordinated response.
Hundreds of migrants, many swimming or using inflatables, have entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming local resources. The territory's president declared a 'total humanitarian and social emergency' and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
A missile that blasted a crater in eastern Poland was likely fired by Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, as NATO and European leaders condemned the incursion. The explosion occurred during a mass Russian attack on Ukraine that killed at least 13 people.
The European Commission has confirmed that EU sanctions block the supply of spare parts for Spain's Russian-made Ka-32 helicopters, grounding the fleet amid severe wildfires. Russia's state corporation Rostec says Europe has no alternatives and is harming itself, while the Commission points to member states' responsibility for enforcement.
The European Commission announced a call for tenders to build seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion in public funding, aiming to attract at least €20 billion in private investments. The facilities are intended to boost the EU's computing independence and close the technology gap with the US and China.
Polish authorities say a Russian missile entered its airspace and crashed near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, prompting NATO to activate air defenses and Poland to summon the Russian ambassador. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as not posing a direct threat, while officials continue to investigate the object, which is believed to be a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed a constitutional reform extending the presidential term to seven years and barring opposition members deemed 'traitors' or 'coup plotters' from elections. The government-controlled National Assembly is expected to approve the measure in September.
Hundreds of migrants have swum from Morocco to Spain's North African territory of Ceuta, overwhelming local reception centers. Spanish and Moroccan authorities have conducted water rescues, while the enclave's leader calls for an emergency response. The incident raises political questions about migration policy and Spain's territorial integrity.
As wildfires continue to burn across France and Spain, the EU's crisis management commissioner, Hadja Lahbib, has called for increased investment in prevention, forest management, and public awareness. With over 330,000 people evacuated across both countries, officials warn that climate change is accelerating the frequency and severity of such disasters.
Carmakers are holding back on final investment decisions in UK factories until the government relaxes electric vehicle sales rules, according to the head of the car industry's lobby group. The business secretary has indicated the zero-emission vehicle mandate may be watered down, while production fell 7.5% in the first half of 2026. Separately, documents reveal major carmakers lobbied the government to revoke the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars.
The US military, alongside Saudi Arabia, conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes followed an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces, which the US military said was intercepted. Crude oil prices rose more than four percent amid the renewed conflict.
The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran after a days-long pause, while Iran fired missiles at US installations in Jordan. Saudi Arabia announced plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect Red Sea shipping, and Egypt warned of serious escalation after a drone strike on gas vessels at Damietta port.
Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri stated the country will eventually have to discuss the withdrawal of Russian forces from Transnistria with Moscow. Meanwhile, Transnistrian authorities accuse Chiveri of avoiding negotiations by refusing to meet at OSCE offices.