France: Lecornu orders local curfews after riots
After serious riots and looting, France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered locally limited curfews. The Yellow Vests are calling for new protests on Saturday.
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Commission tasked with closing €70bn Ukraine gap for 2027
EU heads of state and government have asked the European Commission to draft proposals to cover Ukraine's €70 billion financing needs for 2027. It is unclear when the proposal will come.
SpaceX limits Starlink for Ukraine’s military
According to Ukrainian reports, the military version of Starlink no longer works at high speeds. This has interrupted several combat missions, says presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov.
EU agrees record Russia sanctions package
The EU agreed in Luxembourg on Monday its largest sanctions expansion since the war began: nearly 1,600 to 1,646 people and companies, more than half from the ballistic missile production chain.
EU adopts largest sanctions list since war began
EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg adopted sanctions against more than 1,600 individuals and organisations – the largest expansion of the list to date. Criticism is directed at the US.
Riyadh Airport Hit by Missile Again, Dozens Injured
A second strike in days: a Houthi missile reportedly hit Riyadh’s airport. Germany’s Foreign Office strongly advises against using it.
US sanctions on the ICC: three ways this could play out
Washington now targets the court itself, on the day Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize. Three scenarios and what it means for the Ukraine cases.
US opens direct contact with Myanmar’s junta after years
A senior US government representative met junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw in mid-September. It was the highest-level meeting since the 2021 coup.
UK Sanctions Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Oil Giants
Britain has imposed a new sanctions package against Russia. It targets 38 individuals and companies, the oil firms Zarubezhneft and INK Capital, and twelve more shadow tankers.
EU agrees its biggest sanctions package against Russia
The European Union has settled on a sweeping new sanctions package against Russia, adding 1,646 entries to its list. Ambassadors from the member states sealed the deal in Brussels on Wednesday.
Spain: Mass protests against Sánchez’s migration policy
More than a month after the assault on Ceuta, tens of thousands of people in Spain have demonstrated against the central government's migration policy. In some cities, there were counter-demonstrations.
Iran Slams US Sanctions as ‘Stone Age Behavior’
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, prompting Tehran to lash out and describe the measures as 'stone age behavior,' according to the Isna news agency.
Nepal: Over 900 Dead After Flood Disaster, Rescue Teams Deployed
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to over 900, as reported by The Guardian. Rescue workers continue to search for hundreds of missing people who may be trapped in tunnels of hydropower projects.
G20 finance chiefs discuss Iran sanctions and tariffs
The finance ministers and central bank governors of the G20 states are meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. As Euronews reports, the US government is pressing its allies to financially isolate Iran while simultaneously imposing tariffs on some of them.
Nepal: School Principal Saves 900 Students from Flood – Mass Burials Begin
A school principal in Nepal saved around 900 students by warning them 15 minutes before a flood wave hit. Meanwhile, authorities have started mass burials for unidentified victims.
Ceuta: Locals Destroy Migrant Camp, Army Patrol Attacked
In the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, tensions between locals and migrants are escalating. As reported by the F.A.Z., residents destroyed a camp at Trampolín Beach, while Moroccans attacked an army patrol.
CIA chief Ratcliffe visits Moscow: secret mission with a signal
For the first time in nearly five years, the head of the US foreign intelligence service CIA, John Ratcliffe, has visited Moscow. According to Ukrainska Pravda, the visit was kept secret and only confirmed after the delegation had left.
GitLab Flaw: Attacks on Critical Vulnerability Observed
IT researchers have observed attack attempts on a recently patched critical security vulnerability in GitLab. The flaw allows attackers to delete projects without authentication.
Trump’s Economic War on Iran: Hard to Win Without China
US Donald Trump has declared an "economic war" on Iran. But without China's support, this campaign is unlikely to succeed.
NATO develops three-stage defense plan against Russia
According to a media report, NATO has developed a three-stage plan in case of a Russian attack on the Baltic states. The concept, reported by the Kyiv Post citing Bild, includes suppressing Russian missile systems, deploying autonomous drones, and striking targets inside Russia.
US Impose Sanctions on ICC Tomoko Akane
The United States has imposed sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, and on senior jurist Abdoulaye Seye.
Hunger strike in Ceuta: Hundreds of migrants camp out on the beach
Three weeks after the mass influx, hundreds of migrants are still camped out on a beach in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. According to Tagesschau, they have begun a hunger strike to draw attention to their precarious situation.
Trump: Strait of Hormuz belongs to us – new warning to Iran
US Donald Trump has again threatened to take over the Strait of Hormuz. According to the German Press Agency (dpa), Trump said the strait belongs to the US and warned Tehran against closing it again.
Ukrainian drone strike kills 13 in Russia
At least 13 people, including a child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian republic of Tatarstan, local authorities said. The BBC reports that 75 more were injured when drones hit the city of Nizhnekamsk, more than 1,100 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Oil Refinery in Jazan
The Yemeni Houthi militia has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on an oil refinery owned by Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco. The facility in Jazan was hit by a drone, the group's military spokesman said.
Ceuta crisis: Knaus calls accusations against Spain irrational
Migration expert Gerald Knaus rejects the accusations leveled against Spain's government in the Ceuta crisis as irrational. In an interview with tagesschau.de, he said the images of the mass crossing were disturbing, but the facts do not support blaming Spain.
Ceuta crisis: Almost all migrants return, EU increases pressure on Spain
After the mass influx into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, almost all migrants have returned to Morocco. According to El País, the political situation is now escalating: several EU governments accuse Spain of creating incentives for irregular migration.
Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Durov
Russia has issued an international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov. The domestic intelligence service FSB accuses Durov of supporting terrorism.
Zelensky meets Trump at White House: Air defense in focus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Tuesday to meet US Donald Trump in the Oval Office. According to the Kyiv Post, talks about air defense systems and strategic cooperation are on the agenda.
Houthi militia attacks Saudi tanker in Red Sea
The Houthi militia has attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, hitting one and setting it ablaze, according to its own statements.
Trump threatens Iran: Attack in Strait of Hormuz brings bombs on Tehran
US Donald Trump has announced that any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with bombing of civilian infrastructure near Tehran, including bridges or power plants.
Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Military Solutions Seem Off the Table
Tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are rising as both sides simultaneously wage war and negotiate. A military solution is considered unlikely.
Venezuela demands release of overseas gold after earthquake
After devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, interim President Delcy Rodríguez is demanding the release of blocked overseas assets as disaster relief. She is calling for, among other things, gold reserves from the Bank of England.
Kentucky Governor Update on Mitch McConnell’s Health
Kentucky Andy Beshear has written to Republican Mitch McConnell's office requesting a current update on his health condition. McConnell was hospitalized on June 14, and his office has not disclosed details of his treatment.
Brain-Eating Amoeba: Naegleria fowleri Spreads Worldwide
A single jump into warm water was enough: 11-year-old Jordan died from a brain infection caused by the 'brain-eating amoeba.' The pathogen, which enters through the nose and destroys brain tissue, is now spreading to cooler regions due to climate change, according to the BBC.
Kuwait activates air defense after US strikes on Iran
Kuwait activated its air defense system on Wednesday following US airstrikes on targets in Iran. Bahrain also reported incoming projectiles.
Le Pen defies court ruling: ‘I will campaign without an electronic ankle tag’
Marine Le Pen has vowed to run for president in 2027 despite a court order requiring her to wear an electronic ankle tag, announcing she will appeal and has already launched a campaign website.
Attack on Tanker Reported in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire on board. The source of the attack remains unclear.
Iran War: Trump Squanders Trust of Gulf Partners
Trump's handling of the Iran war has severely damaged the United States' standing with its regional partners. Reports of a rift with Saudi Arabia highlight the political cost.
Trump invokes a nation of believers on 250th birthday
On the eve of Independence Day, US Donald Trump delivered a speech before Mount Rushmore, invoking a nation of believers and warning against communist ideology.