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Rebecca Marino moved into the second round of U.S. Open qualifying with a 6-1, 6-4 win over France's Fiona Fero. Carson Branstine and Alexis Galarneau also advanced, while Kayla Cross was eliminated. In mixed doubles qualifying, Gabriela Dabrowski and Harri Heliovaara were upset in the first round.
Finland will host an EU leaders summit on the Arctic in Rovaniemi on September 13-14, aiming to strengthen the EU's strategic approach to the region. The meeting comes amid heightened focus on the Arctic, including US President Trump's claims on Greenland and China's Arctic shipping route.
Finnish defense company Patria and Ukrainian drone manufacturer General Cherry have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop and produce drones in Finland. The partnership aims to combine General Cherry's small-drone expertise with Patria's unmanned technology, as part of broader European defense cooperation with Ukrainian drone makers.
Iceland holds a referendum on August 29 asking voters whether to resume EU accession negotiations, a process halted since 2013. The vote, pushed by the 2024 coalition government, comes amid economic concerns over fisheries and geopolitical shifts following Trump's remarks about Greenland.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb visited Kyiv with his wife and Finland's defence forces commander, drawing parallels between Ukraine's war and Finland's WWII experience while pledging sustained support. The visit included a defense cooperation roundtable that produced agreements on drone and uncrewed boat production in Finland.
Norway announced a record $9.2 billion aid package for Ukraine in 2027, matching its 2026 contribution, as Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere joined Nordic and Baltic leaders in Kyiv. The visit highlighted defense and drone cooperation, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a $27 billion military funding gap.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv for a Nordic-Baltic summit with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing continued support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia. The visit, coinciding with Ukraine's Flag Day, included a tour of a Kyiv district damaged by Russian strikes and remarks on NATO's strength and Russia's hybrid threats.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and five other European leaders arrive in Kyiv to mark Flag Day and Independence Day, participating in Nordic-Baltic and Coalition of the Willing summits where new defense agreements and support commitments were announced.
As the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) rolls out across the Schengen Area, a traveller shares their experience at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, while the Foreign Office updates advice for Brits facing potential fines or travel bans.
A small UK power generator was forced offline for four days last month in a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, marking the first successful incident of its kind against a British energy facility. The government downplayed the impact, stressing no risk to the wider grid, while experts suggest the attack may have been a demonstration of capability by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Luka Doncic hosted the Lakers for a four-day minicamp in Slovenia, blending workouts with bonding activities and a viral river-jumping fan moment, while his absence from Slovenia's national team during World Cup qualifying drew pointed comments from teammates and federation officials.
Promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium, with first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Michael Carrick's side struggled despite debutants Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, while Hull's injury-hit squad delivered a resilient performance.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official foreign visit, marking Ukraine's Independence Day and chairing his inaugural meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. He announced an agreement to allow the release of classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow/SCALP missile to enable local production in Ukraine, a step that drew sharp criticism from the Kremlin.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Moscow is ready to consider new proposals for settling the Ukraine conflict, provided they align with President Putin's goals and 'realities on the ground.' He stressed Russia will not abandon its fundamental positions, while noting Washington's ability to influence Kyiv and its European backers.
Finland's defence ministry said on Thursday evening it suspected a Russian aircraft had violated its airspace earlier in the day. Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said an investigation is underway. The incident follows previous suspected violations and comes amid heightened European concern over drone activity near NATO borders.
Nvidia is connecting GPU customers with data center operators in the Nordics, according to sources, as the region emerges as a key hub for AI infrastructure. The chipmaker has also taken stakes in infrastructure firms amid a broader push to secure power and land for AI factories.
Victor Wembanyama has been appointed captain of the French national basketball team for the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying window, taking over from Rudy Gobert. The 22-year-old returns to the squad for the first time since the Paris Olympics, with coach Frédéric Fauthoux calling him the 'undisputed leader' of his generation.
Hanwha Aerospace's U.S. unit won a contract to supply six K9-based prototypes for the U.S. Army's Mobile Tactical Cannon program, with an option for 12 more. The contract is valued at up to $262.9 million, and the company plans to invest $299 million in its U.S. subsidiaries to support expansion.
Ukraine fired nearly 800 drones into Russia in one of its largest attacks days after a similar salvo, while a Russian missile strike on the village of Pechenihy killed at least 10 people. The aerial duel marks an escalation in the conflict, with European leaders showing support in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day.
Indian shuttlers had a mixed day at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi: Ayush Shetty continued his remarkable run with a straight-game win, PV Sindhu reached the third round, but Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda were ousted in three-set matches.