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Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced a €10 billion civil defense package to be approved by the cabinet, including new vehicles, expanded medical response, and bunker refurbishment. The move follows rising hybrid threats and the legacy of the Ahr Valley flood disaster.
G7 finance ministers concluded a two-day meeting in Paris with a renewed commitment to multilateral cooperation, agreeing on the need to address trade imbalances and global economic instability. Despite tensions with the US over tariffs and Russia policy, the group reaffirmed its support for international institutions and vulnerable countries.
Russia has launched three days of large-scale nuclear exercises involving tens of thousands of troops, as Ukraine intensifies drone strikes and Putin visits China. The drills test ballistic and cruise missiles and include cooperation with Belarus, drawing NATO's attention.
Ukraine has issued repeated apologies for drones that have strayed into Baltic states' airspace and territory, with incidents continuing despite assurances. Baltic countries deny authorizing such flights, and Lithuania explicitly states it has no plans to allow third-country drones.
Russian military units have reported destroying more than 200 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in the Kharkov and Sumy directions and near the border, according to TASS. The reports detail the use of interceptor drones and air defense systems, and describe Ukrainian tactics aimed at overwhelming Russian defenses.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claims Ukraine persuaded Latvia to permit drone strikes against Russia from its territory. Moscow warns of serious consequences for the Baltic states, while a Russian lawmaker criticizes European Commission plans to reinforce the eastern flank. The claims are not independently verified.
The Russian Ice Hockey Federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the IIHF's refusal to reinstate Russian teams, following an IIHF disciplinary body decision that may pave the way for a return. The move comes amid ongoing bans since 2022 and recent IOC recommendations.
Israel is ramping up its response to Hezbollah's fiber-optic and FPV drone attacks, with the IDF establishing a factory to produce drones and Prime Minister Netanyahu allocating NIS 2 billion for solutions. The threat has caused casualties and prompted urgent meetings between the defense-tech community and military officials.
Russian officials and experts, speaking to TASS, allege that US-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine, now under investigation by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, pose a threat to global health and violate international norms. The claims include assertions of biological weapons research and deception of American taxpayers.
The US Treasury Department has extended for another 30 days a sanctions waiver allowing countries to import Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on tankers at sea. The move aims to ease oil supply shortages linked to the Iran war, with officials saying it will help vulnerable nations and reduce China's ability to stockpile discounted oil.
The US Treasury Department has issued a 30-day general license waiving sanctions on Russian oil already loaded on tankers, aiming to stabilize the global energy market. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move will help vulnerable nations access energy and reduce China's ability to stockpile discounted oil. Several countries, including Pakistan, may benefit, though analysts caution about infrastructure limits.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev has warned that Ukrainian strikes on Energodar and the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant area are pushing the situation toward disaster, calling on Europe to intensify de-escalation efforts. Likhachev also criticized the IAEA's approach, saying it allows the Kiev regime to inch closer to a dangerous line. The statements come amid ongoing military activity around the plant, which poses risks to the region and all of Europe.
Germany's chemical sector, a pillar of the economy, faces a 22% revenue drop and over 13,000 job losses since 2022 due to high energy costs, regulatory burdens, and global competition. Energy prices have doubled since the Ukraine war and spiked again amid the Iran conflict, prompting calls for government action on electricity subsidies and EU carbon pricing reforms.
The 10th Russia-China Expo opened in Harbin, highlighting growing economic ties between Moscow and Beijing, with leaders exchanging congratulatory messages and regional delegations showcasing industrial and consumer goods. The event precedes an expected visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing, following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent trip, according to the South China Morning Post.
The cruise ship MV Hondius, linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, arrived at the Port of Rotterdam on Monday. The remaining 25 crew members and two medical personnel disembarked for quarantine, while the ship is set to undergo decontamination. Authorities and the WHO assess public risk as low.
French media review examines whether Ukraine's weekend drone attacks on Moscow mark a turning point in the war, with reports suggesting Russia has lost territory for the first time in over a year. Other stories include Venezuela's mixed feelings in the post-Maduro era and a French film industry dispute.
Russian media report that the US and Israel are preparing new strikes against Iran, while Washington awaits Tehran's response to a proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Separate reports cover delays in Russia-Ukraine talks, potential extensions of oil waivers, and warnings of symmetric strikes over the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.
Russia launched hundreds of drones and nearly two dozen missiles at Ukraine overnight, wounding more than 30 people, including 26 in the city of Dnipro. The attacks follow a weekend of intense mutual long-range strikes, with Ukraine targeting the Moscow region and President Zelenskyy vowing retaliation.
Deputy PM David Lammy has dismissed Wes Streeting’s call for the UK to rejoin the EU as a 'sixth form' debating position, while Labour MP Jonathan Hinder warned the party faces an 'existential crisis' after losing working-class support. The comments come as the Labour leadership contest intensifies, with Andy Burnham and Streeting both positioning for a potential race.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Norway focuses on strengthening India-Norway ties, with trade and energy supplies as top priorities. Discussions also cover the India-EFTA trade agreement, the 3rd Nordic-India summit, and global conflicts, including Ukraine and Iran.