Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says
Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Read more at Read More
Indonesian forces rehearse for historic Bastille Day parade in Paris
Indonesian troops joined international forces in central Paris on Wednesday for a rehearsal ahead of France’s annual Bastille Day military parade on 14 July. Read more at Read More
French authorities raid far-right National Rally party HQ in campaign finance probe
Police and judges raided France’s far-right National Rally (RN) headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations. Read More
Marseille flights and trains experience second day of disruptions as wildfires blaze in France
Marseille Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday as wildfires raced towards the city. Read More
Volunteer teams prepare meals as Texas flood recovery continues
Volunteers are delivering hot meals to emergency crews and flood victims across Texas, as communities rally to support recovery efforts after last week’s deadly disaster. Read more at Read More
Netanyahu talks with Trump focused on release of hostages, says Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the pair also discussed a potential ceasefire in Gaza and their countries’ recent military actions against Iran. Read more at Read More
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Wildfire near Marseille injures 110 and grounds flights
A wildfire that surged towards Marseille, injuring 110 people and halting air and rail traffic, was pushed back overnight but remained active on Wednesday, according to officials. Read more at…
Stockpiling Strategy: Brussels asks member states to check if their own survival kits are up to date
The Stockpiling Strategy is the first plank in the EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy but for now has no budget attached to it. Read More
Seoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident and sought return
The individuals, who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters this year, were returned across a maritime border on Wednesday. Read more at Read More