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A federal judge has postponed the US trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, the Libyan man charged in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, after new evidence emerged. The delay has left victims' families disappointed and concerned for elderly relatives who have waited decades for justice.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice, warning against all travel to 36 countries due to conflicts and other risks. Travellers who ignore the advice risk invalidating their insurance and facing limited consular assistance. The advice covers both whole countries and specific regions, with some destinations now under 'all but essential travel' advisories.
During a visit to Kyiv, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the UK will share classified technical information for the SCALP/Storm Shadow missile components with Ukraine, enabling domestic production. The Kremlin reacted sharply, accusing Britain of adding 'fuel to the fire' and threatening to destroy missile production sites. Burnham hit back, asking 'Who started the fire?' and affirming continued UK support.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with Sudan's Finance Minister on economic cooperation and reconstruction, while a separate phone call with a US presidential advisor covered Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and Libya. Cairo reiterated its support for unity and sovereignty in both Sudan and Libya.
SOS Méditerranée reports increased harassment by Libyan-linked groups, including high-speed chases and ramming of rescue vessels. The UN's IOM records a sharp rise in migrant deaths despite fewer crossings, and a recent sinking off Tunisia has sparked protests.
A migrant boat capsized off southern Tunisia, killing at least two people and leaving 12 missing, with one survivor rescued. The national guard reported the incident on Saturday, and search operations were ongoing.
A migrant boat carrying 15 people sank off Tunisia's coast en route to Italy, leaving at least 13 Tunisians missing despite rescue efforts. Two survivors were rescued, one in critical condition. The incident has reignited criticism of the EU-Tunisia migration deal and highlighted the dangers of the Central Mediterranean route.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and causing a crew casualty, according to UKMTO. Brent crude rose above $91 and WTI topped $85 amid renewed fighting in Lebanon and hopes for a US-Iran deal fading. Meanwhile, oil producers have adopted 'dark' transits and ship-to-ship transfers to keep exports flowing despite the conflict.
A boat named Kate, carrying activists from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, set sail from Bristol, England, on Sunday aiming to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Reports differ on the number of activists aboard, with Al Jazeera reporting 12 and The Irish Times reporting 10. The vessel is expected to reunite with sister ship Handala 2 in Sicily for training before proceeding.
Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travelers from Italy in response to Italy's similar measures, following a mass migrant influx into Ceuta. The diplomatic rift between the two EU allies has escalated, with Italy rejecting Spain's ultimatum.
Rwanda has confirmed it is in discussions with Italy about potentially hosting asylum seekers, though no deal has been reached. The talks follow Italy's proposal at an EU meeting to create return hubs outside the bloc, a plan that Amnesty International has warned against based on conditions in existing centers in Albania.
Spain has threatened proportional measures against travelers from Italy if Rome does not lift its temporary border controls by August 9. The Italian Interior Minister said the suspension of Schengen rules is preventive and not directed against Spain, while migration trends in the Mediterranean are reported to have decreased in early 2026.
Uganda's military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba unveiled a statue of Lt.-Col. Yonatan Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 hostage rescue in which Netanyahu was killed. The ceremony highlighted Uganda-Israel ties and paid tribute to all those who died in the operation.
Hundreds of migrants, many swimming or using inflatables, have entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming local resources. The territory's president declared a 'total humanitarian and social emergency' and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
US GDP grew at a 1.5% annualised rate in Q2, down from 2.1% in Q1, amid a widening trade deficit. Consumer spending surged 3.2%, supported by larger tax refunds, while petrol prices rose due to Middle East tensions.
A draft UN report finds Boeing 727s tied to a US military contractor's network transported mercenaries, weapons, and drones for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, operating through Chad and into Darfur. The report also details the role of Colombian mercenaries and cites Chad's denial of authorization for the flights.
Moldova has declared a 30-day energy alert after Ukrainian strikes on Novorossiysk and low Danube water levels disrupted diesel supplies, according to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. The government says about 10% of filling stations have run out of diesel, while Kazakhstan's oil exports via the CPC terminal have been restricted.
In Libya, a civil disobedience campaign over prolonged power cuts and high electricity rates has led protesters to shut down roads and public buildings in Tripoli, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The unrest has spread to several districts, and a separate protest forced the National Oil Corporation to halt operations at the El Feel oilfield, further straining the country's energy sector.
The United States has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. The tariffs, set under Section 301, affect seven African nations, while Namibia is exempt. Reactions vary, with some small businesses seeing the new rates as manageable compared to previous tariffs.
Two senior Ansaru commanders, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Nigerian federal court after pleading guilty to 32 terrorism-related charges. The State Security Service has announced plans to appeal, arguing the sentences are too lenient given the severity of the offences.