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Europol and Spanish authorities announced the dismantling of a major criminal network smuggling migrants, drugs, and weapons across the Western Mediterranean. The operation led to 78 arrests and the seizure of boats, cash, and drugs, with officials describing the network as highly dangerous and complex.
In a second informal straw poll, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett received the most support, with eight 'encourage' votes. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan followed closely, while Russian diplomats hinted the candidate list may still grow if the current field deadlocks.
French authorities say they have halted 10 small boats at sea in the Channel since spring, using new 'intervention tactics,' as UK officials credit a £660m deal with reducing crossings. The disclosure comes amid Conservative and Reform criticism that French police are not doing enough, and after footage of police clashes on beaches.
The United States has spent months seeking an international naval coalition to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, but European allies, including the UK and France, are reluctant to commit. Analysts say the hesitation reflects deep caution about being drawn into a conflict they did not initiate, especially without clear Gulf support.
Pope Leo XIV will meet privately with survivors of clerical sexual abuse during his four-day visit to France in September. The Vatican announced the meeting as part of a trip that includes talks with President Macron, an address at UNESCO, and events in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
Central Europe faces record-breaking temperatures as a severe heatwave disrupts energy and transport systems. Austria and Slovakia have seen all-time highs, while Hungary and Slovakia's nuclear plants operate at reduced capacity due to low Danube water levels. Italy has issued its highest heat alert for all major cities, and wildfires and drought affect the wider region.
The Perth Bears have unveiled their inaugural NRL jersey, featuring red hoops on a black background in homage to the North Sydney Bears. The league has granted the expansion club significant salary cap concessions, including a 20% dispensation for marquee players, as they prepare for their 2027 entry.
A Nice court convicted Safine Hamadi and Owen Cenazandotti of violence and incitement to hatred over the death of Raphaël Graven, a 46-year-old streamer whose final moments were broadcast live on Kick. Neither man was charged with causing his death, which prosecutors tied to poor health and a fragile heart; the platform remains under investigation.
At the International Conference on Veterans Affairs in Washington, officials from South Korea, the U.S., and other Korean War participating nations called for greater solidarity amid security challenges, including North Korea's military threats. The forum, held for the first time outside South Korea, also marked the U.S. 250th anniversary of independence and highlighted commitments to recovering the remains of fallen troops.
German authorities have launched a counterterrorism investigation after an explosives-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, causing flight diversions and partial closures. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as a 'hybrid attack scenario,' and suspicion has fallen on Russia amid ongoing investigations.
A new report reveals that Palantir paid just 1.4% in global effective tax, including no US federal income tax and only £2m in UK corporation tax, despite holding £670m in UK government contracts. The report, commissioned by Unison and published by CICTAR, highlights profit-shifting and tax breaks as key factors.
The Guardian reports that almost 50 asylum seekers deported under the UK's 'one in one out' scheme have returned to the UK a second time, raising questions about the policy's effectiveness. A high court judge has also ordered the Home Office to bring back an alleged trafficking victim, quashing a policy change that limited reconsideration of trafficking claims.
A Russian Foreign Ministry official accused Western countries of encouraging and becoming complicit in Ukrainian drone attacks on civilians, while also addressing stalled diplomatic contacts, Armenia relations, China, and readiness for US-brokered negotiations.
German authorities defused a drone rigged with explosives found on a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt cut short his holiday to oversee the response, calling the incident a 'new threat scenario' and a possible hybrid attack.
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, according to multiple reports. The transfer fee and contract length are reported differently across outlets, with figures ranging from €120 million to €140 million and deals running until 2031 or 2033.
Pope Leo XIV will make his first Latin America trip from November 6 to 17, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The journey marks the first papal visit to Argentina and Uruguay in nearly 40 years and holds personal significance as Leo returns to Peru, where he served as a missionary and bishop.
FIFA's leadership has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino following an emergency meeting in Morocco, after the withdrawal of a proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The governing body also apologized to member associations for mishandling the plan, which faced sharp criticism from UEFA and other stakeholders.
Demi Vollering won stage five of the Tour de France Femmes, closing the gap on overall leader Marlen Reusser. With Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney moving into third, the general classification is set for a tight three-way battle ahead of Thursday's hilly stage six.
A Russian overnight attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more. Ukraine's air force downed 98 of 115 drones but said it stopped none of the ballistic missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew his call for more interceptor supplies.
Russian artistic swimmers have claimed gold medals in three events at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, competing under a neutral status. The team won the Team Technical, Acrobatic Routine, and Team Free events, with Spain and Italy taking silver and bronze.