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Southampton were expelled from the Championship playoff final after admitting to spying on rivals, and manager Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA. Eckert has spoken of receiving threats and has accepted responsibility for the incident.
The Pacific island nation formerly known as Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, with citizens now referred to as dei-Naoero. The change, passed by parliament in May, aims to honor the country's heritage and move away from a colonial-era name.
A heatwave moving eastwards is bringing extreme temperatures to central and southern Europe, forcing Hungary to shut down most of its nuclear plant due to low Danube water levels and Poland to close coal-fired power stations. Record highs have been registered across the region, while authorities urge voluntary electricity savings and set up cooling stations.
South Korean golfer Ryu Hae-ran finished tied for sixth at the AIG Women's Open, missing her chance to become the third player in LPGA history to win three consecutive majors in one year. Despite weekend struggles, Ryu emphasized the positives of winning two majors and the experience of contending for a historic feat.
Hungary has shut down its sole nuclear power plant, Paks, for the first time due to record-low water levels in the Danube River, raising energy supply concerns. Prime Minister Péter Magyar warned of a critical situation ahead, with temperatures expected to remain high. Romania has also reduced operations at its own nuclear plant amid the regional drought.
President Lee Jae Myung concluded his five-nation tour with a stop in Frankfurt, where he met with the Korean community, highlighted their role as a bridge between South Korea and Germany, and celebrated the competitiveness of South Korean companies across Europe. The tour included visits to San Francisco and three South American nations, focusing on AI cooperation and critical mineral supply chains.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant due to record-low Danube River levels, the first full halt in 44 years. The plant, a key electricity source, will reduce output to 240 megawatts before closing, amid a broader European heatwave and drought.
A small tourist plane crashed in southern Peru on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board. The aircraft was on a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines when it went down, and authorities are investigating the cause.
President Lee Jae Myung's San Francisco AI Declaration aims to position South Korea as a trusted AI semiconductor manufacturing base, with agreements worth $950 billion signed including a $750 billion long-term chip supply deal between SK Group and Nvidia. The president also toured South America to expand critical mineral supply chain cooperation.
As Europe marks the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day on August 2, Eastern European countries show varying degrees of official recognition, with some observing the day for decades and others not declaring it at all. The commemorations, rooted in the Nazi liquidation of the 'Gypsy Family Camp' at Auschwitz-Birkenau, also highlight ongoing Antiziganism.
Germany's Civil Partnership Act of 2001 marked a significant step for same-sex couples, granting many rights akin to marriage, but full equality came only in 2017 with 'marriage for all.' The journey involved fierce political debate, conservative opposition, and gradual legal expansions, though some disparities and rising hate crimes persist.
German federal police denied entry to Bob Vylan frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster due to a pro-Palestine chant at Glastonbury, but later revoked the ban without explanation. The police file alleges he spread antisemitic narratives and Hamas propaganda, which he denies.
Hamburg's Pride parade returned a week after a deadly attack on Berlin's Pride with about 300,000 attendees and a doubled police presence, Deutsche Welle reported. Pride events also took place in Bonn and other cities, while separate coverage noted a Bavarian forest fire and a record low on the Rhine.
European football's governing body UEFA has declared it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership, following the withdrawal of a controversial plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The decision came after widespread opposition from regional confederations, including a unanimous rejection by UEFA's 55 members.
Spain says nearly all of the estimated 50,000-60,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco, as the death toll reached at least 72. The influx sparked EU concern and Italy's temporary suspension of Schengen travel with Spain.
Italy has suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain for one month, affecting sea and air travel, as the EU responds to a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Spain reports most migrants have returned to Morocco, while France and Germany have boosted border checks.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave in late July 2026, sparking a humanitarian and political crisis. Spain deployed troops, France tightened its border, and Italy called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone. Death toll estimates vary between 18 and 57, while Spain reported sending back over 48,300 under bilateral arrangements.
After an estimated 60,000 migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, France and Italy have bolstered border controls, with Italy suspending Schengen rules with Spain. Spain's interior minister says the situation is under control, while the death toll remains uncertain, with figures ranging from 34 to 72.
Italy announced a temporary suspension of the Schengen agreement with Spain, citing the migrant influx in Ceuta as a shared border security challenge. The move drew reactions from US President Donald Trump and several European leaders, who linked the crisis to broader migration policies.
Eleven countries, including the US, South Korea and Japan, issued a joint alert warning that North Korean IT workers, using stolen identities and AI, generate revenue for Pyongyang's weapons programmes. North Korea rejected the alert as 'false information' and accused the US of militarizing cyberspace.