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Serbia has requested and received firefighting assistance from both the European Union and Russia as wildfires burn in the Deliblatska Pescara nature reserve and elsewhere. EU helicopters and crews are joining Serbian teams, while a Russian Il-76 water-bombing aircraft has been operating since mid-August. The blazes have also forced evacuations and road closures across the region.
A Ukrainian national, identified as Volodymyr Zhuravlev, was arrested in Croatia on a European warrant for his alleged role in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. He is the second suspect in the case, following the earlier arrest of Serhii K. The arrest has been welcomed by Germany, while Ukraine has denied involvement.
Australia's foreign minister expressed outrage after Israel's military cleared personnel of criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six others. The decision, announced on World Humanitarian Day, drew condemnation from Australia, Britain, Canada, and Poland, while Israel's ambassador defended the investigation and suggested reparations could be considered.
Frances Tiafoe ended Brandon Nakashima's run to reach the Cincinnati Open final, where he will face Arthur Fils. Aryna Sabalenka's form worries continue after a surprise loss to Sara Bejlek, while Coco Gauff advanced to the women's final.
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.
Recent U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russian President Vladimir Putin could launch a limited attack against a NATO member within the next few years, according to three sources. The scenarios range from cyberattacks to small-scale incursions, with the Baltics and Poland seen as likely targets, while NATO officials remain prepared for any contingency.
A salmonella outbreak in the UK has affected 207 people, with one death and dozens hospitalized. The UK Health Security Agency links the outbreak to imported eggs but has not identified a specific origin, prompting calls for transparency.
Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said Poland is preparing for war while hoping it never happens, citing escalating Russian pressure. Poland's defense spending is nearly 5% of GDP, and the country is building the Eastern Shield fortification project along its borders with Russia and Belarus. Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed claims of Russian aggression as 'nonsense' and 'provocation.'
Russian officials say voting in 'unfriendly' countries may face provocations and attempts to discredit the electoral process. The Central Election Commission and Foreign Ministry cite pressure on Russians abroad, Russophobic media campaigns, and logistical hurdles due to visa restrictions.
Lithuanian lawmaker Arvydas Anušauskas has proposed reducing the permitted transit time for Russian citizens through Lithuania from 24 to six hours, citing a sharp rise in violations. The presidential adviser supports the move, while the proposal includes safeguards for EU rules and objective delays.
During a four-month NATO Baltic Air Policing deployment, French Rafale fighters intercepted a Russian Tu-214PU command aircraft linked to the FSB. Aviation analyst Piotr Butowski identified the jet as carrying an unusual laser self-defense system also fitted to planes used by President Putin. The mission logged 540 flight hours and 39 live scrambles.
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet destroyed a marine drone near the Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea, with President Nicușor Dan blaming Russia. The incident has drawn condemnation from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who called it part of a 'hybrid warfare' campaign. Separately, a Spanish F-18 shot down another drone that breached Romanian airspace, as NATO states report increasing drone activity near their borders.
At least 12 people died and 47 were injured when a Polish coach carrying pilgrims crashed into a ditch and overturned on the M3 motorway in eastern Hungary. Police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel and have arrested him.
Marcus Rashford made his first competitive appearance for Manchester United in 618 days, but the Red Devils lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City in the 2026/27 Premier League opener. Both sides were hit by extensive injury lists, with 14 United players and eight Hull players unavailable.
Estonia has handed over 27 migrants to Latvia under a bilateral agreement, including 11 who were transferred this week. The migrants, from Somalia, Ethiopia, Morocco, and Eritrea, are reported to have entered illegally via Belarus and Latvia, with many aiming to reach other Schengen countries. Estonian authorities are also working to verify the ages of nearly half of the new arrivals who claim to be minors.
A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace on August 14, with Latvian officials attributing the incursion to Russian electronic warfare that may have diverted a Ukrainian drone off course. The incident has intensified focus on NATO's eastern defenses and the growing threat of GPS spoofing across the Baltics.
The White House released a report accusing dozens of countries of enabling China's shadow transshipment network and announced an AI-powered border detection system to combat tariff evasion. Estimates suggest up to $75 billion in goods were illegally transshipped, with significant tariff revenue losses. Skeptics question whether the new enforcement tool will address underlying trade imbalances.
The European Commission approved €6.1 billion in new defence funding for Ukraine as part of a €90 billion loan, aiming to bolster air and missile defence systems. The decision comes as Ukraine faces a severe budget shortfall and a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors, with internal EU debates over procurement flexibility.
Poland's football federation says preparations for the U-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule despite UEFA's boycott threat over FIFA's abandoned privatization plan. New Zealand and France have confirmed participation, while other federations remain silent.
Overnight Russian attacks killed at least 12 people in Kyiv and six in Zaporizhzhia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claiming North Korean missiles were used against the southeastern city. Zelenskyy pressed allies for more Patriot interceptors, warning that without sufficient anti-ballistic defense, Russia will not seriously consider peace.