Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident
The Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner died in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy. Read More
Iceland to launch talks on defence partnership with EU, von der Leyen says
The agreement with the EU is independent of Iceland’s NATO membership and existing defence pacts with the United States, public broadcaster RÚV said. Read More
Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russian forces, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine is keen to increase its domestic production as uncertainty grows about how many more weapons shipments Western countries can provide, and how quickly. Read More
At least 54 people killed in 24 hours as heavy monsoon rains lash eastern Pakistan
Since 26 June, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said. Read more at Read…
Brussels boosts external action budget to tackle climate and migration challenges
The EU announced a 37% budget increase to €42.6 billion to tackle climate instability, migration and competition over resources, with a focus on reforms in Ukraine and the Mediterranean region.…
Germany’s Merz and UK’s Starmer sign ‘first of its kind’ defence and migration treaty
UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation. Read More
Varna mayor’s arrest sparks protests in Bulgaria and diplomatic tensions with Germany
The arrest of Varna’s Mayor Blagomir Kotsev on embezzlement charges has sparked a series of protests in Bulgaria and across Europe, escalating into a diplomatic dispute with Germany. Read More
Are EU citizens on board with higher defence spending?
European leaders seem to be failing to get the message across, as EU citizens rank defence only seventh out of 10 investment priorities. Read More
Extreme weather events in Hungary due to global heating, climate researchers says
Hungary and the Balkans are experiencing the effects of global warming faster than other locations in Europe, with higher temperatures causing significant damage to agriculture. Read more at Read More
Robot artist Ai-Da unveils portrait of King Charles III at the United Nations
Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, used high-tech cameras in her eyes and a robotic arm to create a first-of-its-kind portrait of the British monarch. Read More