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Western allies are set to meet in Paris to secure additional air-defense support for Ukraine, which remains exposed to Russian ballistic missiles. The talks come amid fresh Russian strikes that killed eight people and as the EU prepares a new sanctions package.
The royal commission into antisemitism has heard evidence from Jewish students and academics describing Nazi salutes, hateful comments, and inadequate university responses at ANU, Monash, UNSW, and Wollongong. Universities will soon be required to adopt new anti-racism measures and definitions on antisemitism.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a national memorial wall in Warsaw for victims of the Volhynia massacre, urging Ukraine to accept historical truth for EU membership. The move comes amid a diplomatic crisis over Ukraine honoring the UPA, with President Nawrocki calling its glorification 'nonnegotiable'.
President Lee Jae Myung attended the NATO summit in Ankara and agreed with the alliance to begin negotiations on a procurement framework agreement. Seoul is seeking to expand arms exports to European NATO members amid rising defense spending in Europe.
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate at 76.6647 rubles for July 11-13, 2026, up 73.47 kopecks from the previous indicator. The euro rose by 1 ruble 7.55 kopecks to 87.6661 rubles, and the yuan increased by 14.21 kopecks to 11.3037 rubles, according to TASS.
A Kyiv court has ordered two men, including a decorated Ukrainian military intelligence officer, to be held without bail over the killing of Anastasiia Berezovska, a suspect in a Monaco bomb attack. One of the suspects initially confessed but then retracted, blaming his co-defendant. Motives for both the killing and the assassination attempt remain unclear.
The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival opened Thursday night at Sultan's Pool with 6,000 attendees. Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa was honored, and the festival features over 100 films from around the world.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias expressed strong opposition to Turkey potentially rejoining the F-35 program, warning that advanced American weapons should not be used against NATO allies. Athens fears this could upset the military balance in the Aegean, especially as Greece prepares to receive its own F-35s by 2028.
Germany has agreed to purchase US Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers, with a formal agreement expected in August. The deal, announced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is framed as a stopgap measure while Europe seeks to develop its own systems. Reports highlight ongoing tensions between immediate defence needs and long-term European strategic autonomy.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gifted NATO leaders vintage Gumusay .357 Magnum revolvers with live ammunition, prompting varied responses from leaders and raising questions about diplomatic gifts and firearms regulations. The gift, intended to showcase Turkey's defense industry, saw leaders handing the weapons to police, embassies, or awaiting import clearance.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received multiple foreign honours during diplomatic visits, including a controversial Seychelles award created just for him, complete with a certificate containing spelling errors. Reports detail a pattern of awards, raising questions about their significance and diplomatic implications.
US President Donald Trump declared an end to sanctions against Turkey, potentially clearing the way for F-35 sales, though legal obstacles and congressional approval remain. Turkey expects an initial delivery of six jets, but Greece and Israel have raised concerns.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, the alliance has committed to allocating €70 billion for weaponry to Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level for 2027. The summit also highlighted the PURL mechanism for coordinating military supplies, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte acknowledged limits in meeting Ukraine's air defense demands.
Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in western France a day after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but allowed her to run, ordering her to wear an electronic ankle tag. The campaign promises a 'rebirth' of France, with Jordan Bardella stepping aside as the party's candidate.
The United States is discussing co-production of AMRAAM missiles and a European maintenance facility for Patriot missiles with NATO allies, according to a source. The plan, expected to be formalized at the NATO summit in Ankara, could boost US defense industry capacity, with PAC-3 and AMRAAM missiles in high demand in Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends his final Nato summit in Ankara, seeking to strengthen the European pillar of the alliance amid US pressure on defence spending. Reports suggest the UK may face criticism from President Trump, while a new UK-led missile project is unveiled.
NATO's Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft has conducted multiple flights around the Baltic states assess, including circling over the Gulf of Finland and near Russia's Kaliningrad Region, according to TASS reports citing EU air traffic control sources. The aircraft, based in Romania, has also been observed over the Black Sea, alongside British and Dutch surveillance planes.
President Donald Trump headlined the US's 250th Independence Day celebrations with a speech and fireworks in Washington, despite a thunderstorm delay and a heat wave. The event drew attention to political polarization, with a white nationalist march and a history feature on Thomas Jefferson also part of the broader coverage.
At least 3,700 excess deaths were recorded in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands during a late-June heat wave, with officials warning that figures are preliminary and likely to rise. France reported over 2,000 excess deaths, many among the elderly, while Belgium saw a 39% increase in mortality. The heat wave, described as the worst on record in Europe, has sparked political repercussions in France.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his country's NATO defence spending after US President Donald Trump called past efforts 'ridiculous'. Merz said Germany is doubling its defence budget within four years, while NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara next week.