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France's parliament has approved a law banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to do so. The ban will be phased in from September, with full enforcement by January 2027, and requires age verification approved by the French privacy regulator.
The Netherlands will ban the import, purchase, and sale of goods from Israeli settlements in the Palestinian Territories starting September 22, 2026, the Dutch government announced. The move aligns with similar unilateral actions by Belgium, Spain, and Ireland, though some observers question its practical enforceability.
French lawmakers have approved a landmark bill banning children under 15 from using social media, the first such ban in the European Union. The law, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, will block new accounts from September and require platforms to close existing under-15 accounts by January 2027.
Protests in Bologna turned violent after Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan-born resident, died under police restraint. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for a full investigation while defending police, and at least 56 officers were injured in clashes.
France has summoned Iran's charge d'affaires after two French diplomats were detained by Iranian security services in Tehran. The incident has drawn condemnation from the European Union, while Iran's foreign ministry denies mistreatment and accuses the diplomats of interference.
Prosecutors allege that former UK minister Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, and a 28-year-old man has been charged with her murder. Investigators are exploring whether a political or terrorist motive was involved.
On his first full day in office, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a VAT cut on household electricity bills, funded by scrapping the £1.8 billion digital ID scheme. The move is part of his effort to tackle the cost of living crisis. John Healey was appointed chancellor and Ed Miliband foreign secretary.
TASS, citing a source in EU air traffic control services, reports that a NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft has been spotted operating near Russia's Kaliningrad Region, with similar flights recorded nearly a dozen times in recent months. A second aircraft, a British Royal Air Force Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint, was also reported flying near the region within a 24-hour period.
A European Parliament delegation has begun a three-day visit to China to manage strained ties amid escalating trade friction and geopolitical uncertainty. The trip comes as the EU has adopted a position paper accusing China of being a key enabler of Russia's war on Ukraine, while officials maintain dialogue is essential.
ASEAN foreign ministers gathered in Manila to address regional security issues, overshadowed by renewed fighting between the US and Iran. The conflict has disrupted energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the Philippines to declare a national energy emergency. The bloc called for a ceasefire and discussed Myanmar, South China Sea tensions, and energy security.
Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets in Kyiv to protest the dismissal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, with demonstrations entering a fifth day. The protests have deepened a political crisis for President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is seeking to avoid widening divisions during the war with Russia.
France and Germany are urging the EU to take a tougher stance on China's trade surplus and industrial overcapacity. A joint roadmap is expected by September, reflecting growing concern over Europe's manufacturing competitiveness.
France's parliament is expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to do so. The measure, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, will be rolled out in two stages starting September 1, despite criticism from left-wing parties and a warning from the European Commission that the bill may infringe EU law.
President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian imports, including wine and hockey sticks, citing discriminatory treatment by Ottawa. The duties, set to take effect in 30 days, apply to nearly $20 billion of goods and mark the first use of a 1930s trade law. Canadian PM Mark Carney said his government stands ready to intensify talks.
Recent diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea, and the US signal a coordinated approach to security challenges in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Meanwhile, a flurry of bilateral engagements, including a phone call between the Somali and Egyptian foreign ministers, underscores growing alliances. The region is emerging as a key theater of international politics, with powers like Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel deepening their involvement through military, economic, and diplomatic means.
The Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports, citing discriminatory treatment of American products. The tariffs, set to take effect in 30 days, exclude energy, potash, fish and critical minerals and could escalate into a broader trade war.
Hungary's ruling Tisza party has unanimously backed chess legend Judit Polgar for the presidency, with Prime Minister Peter Magyar proposing her for the largely ceremonial role. The opposition Fidesz party has refused to participate in the election, calling it illegitimate after President Tamas Sulyok was removed from office.
Russia has declared two Italian diplomats persona non grata and ordered them to leave within three days, in what Moscow describes as a reciprocal response to Italy's expulsion of two Russian military attachés. The move follows Italy's arrest of two suspects on espionage charges and has drawn sharp criticism from Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
A NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft has been repeatedly detected over neutral waters in the southern Black Sea, flying from west to east and back without entering any country's airspace, according to a source in EU air traffic control circles. The aircraft, operating from Constanta, Romania, has been observed on multiple occasions over the past month, including a recent unusually short flight.
Andy Burnham has formally become the UK's new prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned, marking the seventh change of premier in a decade. In his first address outside 10 Downing Street, Burnham pledged a break with past politics and a new economic model, with ending rough sleeping as his first priority.