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Spain has moved to impose reciprocal entry checks on travelers from Italy unless Italy lifts border controls introduced in response to a migration influx into the enclave of Ceuta. The Italian government rejected Madrid's ultimatum, while analysts call the measures largely symbolic and politically motivated.
US companies are exploring investments in Pakistan's mining sector, including smaller mines and larger projects in copper and antimony, as Washington seeks to diversify critical mineral supply chains. The US Exim Bank has committed $1.25 billion for the Reko Diq copper-gold project, while Pakistan and the US advance negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement.
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 Russian Gymnastics Federation has announced that Russian athletes will compete as a full national team at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt, Germany, under the country's flag. The decision follows the lifting of restrictions by World Gymnastics and the ratification of participation with national symbols by the European Gymnastics Union.
The Trump administration is pushing back against reports of depleted US missile stockpiles after five months of war with Iran. President Trump has denied any strategic disadvantage and vowed to prosecute those who leaked information, while experts warn of risks from low air defence interceptor supplies.
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.
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.
German authorities have arrested a 33-year-old Ukrainian national suspected of photographing a Bavarian arms manufacturer to prepare for potential sabotage. The man is accused of passing the images to a foreign intelligence service, and the case is being handled under Germany's new anti-hybrid threats center.
German authorities removed the detonator from an explosive device attached to a drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport. A second flying object collided with a cargo plane, prompting an investigation. No group has claimed responsibility, with probes led by Saxony prosecutors.
NATO is working to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Kyiv failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a recent attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is ramping up missile production ahead of winter, while the EU has released $4 billion for military procurement.
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Canada. Critics, including Democrats, warn the cuts risk undermining American leadership and could leave a vacuum for China, while the administration cites cost-effectiveness.
German authorities have opened a counterterrorism investigation after an explosive-laden drone was found near a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting the closure of parts of the hub and the diversion of flights. A DHL cargo plane struck an unknown object while diverting, and forensic experts reportedly found high military-grade explosives on the drone. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called the incident a hybrid attack and scheduled a summit on anti-drone defense.
Multiple European media outlets have published critical reports on US tech company Palantir, focusing on its tax practices, deep integration into EU public services, and efforts by France, Germany, and other member states to phase out its AI products. While Palantir's tax strategies are described as legal, the reports highlight concerns about Europe's digital sovereignty and reliance on the company. NATO, however, continues to use Palantir's battlefield AI, citing no viable alternatives.
Authorities in Germany report finding a drone carrying an explosive device near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting flight diversions and a bomb disposal response. Ukrainian officials suspect Russian involvement, while investigations continue.
As politicians and tech companies push for new nuclear power to meet growing energy demands, small modular reactors (SMRs) are gaining attention for their faster construction and smaller footprint. Yet concerns about safety, radioactive waste, and the absence of permanent repositories remain unresolved, according to Deutsche Welle.
Israeli biotech firm Silexion Therapeutics is advancing its experimental drug SIL204, designed to target KRAS mutations found in most pancreatic cancers. Preclinical data suggests it may also enhance the immune system's ability to fight tumors, and a clinical trial has begun at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.