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The European Union is considering a phased approach to children's social media access, with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposing gradual access for different age groups and an expert panel recommending supervised use for under-13s. The EU has also increased pressure on platforms like TikTok over addictive design and privacy concerns.
According to TASS, a NATO Boeing E-3A Sentry has been circling over the Gulf of Riga in Latvian airspace. The aircraft, controlled by the Netherlands and based in Lithuania, was previously spotted over Romania. Its equipment can detect aerial targets up to 400 km away.
The UK government is submitting draft regulations to ban support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the linked Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, which claimed seven attacks on Jewish and related sites. Officials say the IRGC’s Qods Force almost certainly directed the group and are designating Russia’s GRU Volunteer Corps under the same new state-threats powers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the measures will make it easier to prosecute those carrying out hostile work on British soil.
EU foreign ministers are considering measures to curb trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or a ban. The discussions come amid reports of expanding settlements and heightened settler violence, though deep divisions among member states may hinder progress.
The European Commission and over a dozen countries have launched a $1 billion initiative to support Gaza's recovery from war. The fund, announced at a Brussels donor meeting, will focus on water, sanitation, debris removal, and health systems, though it falls short of the UN's $70 billion rebuilding estimate.
France announced it will summon Russia's ambassador amid allegations of a widespread cyber campaign against European countries. The EU and UK imposed coordinated sanctions targeting Russian military intelligence officers, hackers, and firms accused of involvement in cyber-espionage and sabotage operations.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a broader government reshuffle and changes to law enforcement leadership. The move is part of a shift in Ukraine’s political strategy amid the ongoing war with Russia.
An expert panel advising the EU has recommended that children under 13 only use social media under supervision. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced legislative proposals, citing Australia as a model and emphasizing the need to protect children from harmful online content.
The European Commission is expected to propose age-appropriate restrictions on social media for children, following expert recommendations presented by President Ursula von der Leyen. A tiered approach would allow under-13s limited supervised use, with curbs gradually lifted for older teens.
The European Union has formally adopted its 21st sanctions package against Russia, adding 48 individuals and 168 entities to its blacklist, bringing the total to 3,100. The bloc also imposed separate sanctions over alleged cyberattacks, while the United Kingdom expanded its cyber-related listings. However, agreement on the broader package remained elusive as of mid-July.
The Council of the European Union has formally approved a package of reforms that will grant air passengers additional rights, including free seat reservations for families and reduced-mobility travelers, automatic refunds for involuntary downgrades, and clearer rules for compensation claims. The new rules are set to take effect in mid-2027.
Leaders from the 'Coalition of the Willing' gathered in Paris to reaffirm support for Ukraine, with NATO chief Mark Rutte and President Volodymyr Zelensky in attendance. Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers in Brussels discussed a new sanctions package, though no consensus has been reached. The meeting comes amid reported Ukrainian drone strikes in the Moscow region that killed at least three people.
Western allies are set to meet in Paris to secure additional air-defense support for Ukraine, which remains exposed to Russian ballistic missiles. The talks come amid fresh Russian strikes that killed eight people and as the EU prepares a new sanctions package.
EU foreign ministers are set to discuss new measures to curb trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, based on a European Commission paper proposing three options. The debate comes amid growing pressure from member states and international legal rulings.
US Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday at age 71 after a brief illness, his office said. Preliminary findings from the DC Medical Examiner indicate he died of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Graham was a key ally of President Donald Trump and a prominent foreign policy hawk.
The United States and Iran have exchanged multiple rounds of strikes this week, with Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and attacking commercial vessels. Oil prices spiked and markets plunged as shipping disruptions intensified, with the US insisting the waterway remains open.
European countries are reportedly considering voluntary payments for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals for the International Maritime Organization to regulate the fees. The reports indicate Oman has drafted a proposal in cooperation with UK lawyers, while the US continues to advocate for free passage.
Venezuela's National Assembly president reported that the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes has risen to 4,333, with 16,740 injured and about 17,000 homeless. Israel's aid delegation has extended its mission and is helping with structural assessments, while interim President Delcy Rodriguez renewed calls for sanctions to be lifted.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a national memorial wall in Warsaw for victims of the Volhynia massacre, urging Ukraine to accept historical truth for EU membership. The move comes amid a diplomatic crisis over Ukraine honoring the UPA, with President Nawrocki calling its glorification 'nonnegotiable'.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge against the US and Israel for the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in February's strikes. The vow comes amid escalating threats between Washington and Tehran, with the US demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian diplomats shuttling to regional talks.