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The EU proposes to impose sanctions against over 1,600 companies that help Russia in the war against Ukraine. This is the largest sanctions package, which will increase the number of sanctioned entities by 50%.
Russian businessman Pavel Durov has been placed on an international wanted list at the request of the FSB. The case is related to Telegram channels allegedly used by Ukrainian special services.
Forest fires in France threaten seven facilities with explosive materials within 12 miles of the fire. The fire also threatens to spread to a strategic military camp in the Bordeaux area, where part of France's elite military personnel is stationed.
Italian coach Roberto Mancini has agreed to become the new head coach of the Italian national team. He previously held this position from 2018 to 2023, winning Euro 2020.
Zinedine Zidane has become the new head coach of the French national team, replacing Didier Deschamps, who ended his 14-year tenure after elimination at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane will sign a contract that will see him lead the nation through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.
In France, a forest fire created a pyrocumulonimbus that generated lightning and new ignitions. This rare phenomenon in Europe destroyed 420 sq km of forests and forced the evacuation of 220,000 people.
At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.
French President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis government meeting over forest fires in Gironde. Over 250 thousand people have been evacuated, the fire destroyed 42 thousand hectares.
In France, fires threaten Bordeaux, 220,000 people evacuated. In Spain, over 75,000 people have left their homes, 150,000 hectares have burned since January.
Forest fires in France and Spain forced over 300,000 people to leave their homes, threatening Madrid and Bordeaux. The fire in Val d'Uixo became uncontrollable, and in France 220,000 people were evacuated.
Organizers shortened the 21st stage of the cycling race from 133 to 89 km due to the redeployment of security forces to fight the fires. Emergency services are focused on protecting the population in the Gironde region.
A two-seat aircraft crashed into the roof of a residential building in northwestern Germany. Two people died as a result of the impact, rescuers are searching for one more person.
Three heatwaves have caused historically low soil moisture and water shortages. In France and Spain, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated due to forest fires.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the country is not and will not be a member of the "coalition of the willing" in support of Ukraine. The French ambassador acknowledged the previous statement as erroneous and promised a public clarification.
France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries opposed the European Commission's proposal to link payments from the 2028-2034 budget to the implementation of reforms. Critics fear payment delays and increased influence from Brussels.
Diplomatic sources have confirmed a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump in Washington on July 28. This marks a significant diplomatic event.
France may transfer to Ukraine a prototype of the new MLRS Thundart for combat testing. The system is an analogue of HIMARS and uses guidance from the AASM Hammer aerial bomb.
Germany, France and Portugal opposed the ban on imports of Russian pollock, while Greece blocked stricter restrictions on gas transit. The sanctions did not affect Patriarch Kirill due to Bulgaria's position.
Greece approved the purchase of an Israeli air defense system worth up to 3. 5 billion euros. The acquisition of C-390 aircraft, drones, and submarines has also been approved.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to prepare for winter. He noted that energy, logistics, and the grain corridor became the main factors behind personnel decisions in the government.
The Apollo Gallery in the Louvre has reopened to the public after the theft of royal jewels worth €88 million. The collections were removed, and the museum has strengthened security following the incident.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France regarding Russian attacks in the Black Sea. The sides discussed the need for an international response to protect navigation and grain exports.
Forest fires have swept through parts of Italy, France and Spain, killing three firefighters and causing mass evacuations. Temperatures above 40°C and strong winds are fueling the flames, and scientists link this to climate change.
A large fire broke out in a warehouse near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The fire did not affect air traffic, and firefighters are working at the scene.
Ukrainian military at Sea Breeze exercises in the United Kingdom practice mine countermeasure operations according to NATO standards. The tactical group headquarters undergoes NATO Level 2 evaluation.
Poroshenko invests hundreds of millions in the economies of other states and calls not to invest in Ukraine, - expert.
Chicago wheat futures rose 0. 9% due to attacks by Russia and Ukraine, which heightened concerns about exports from the Black Sea. Russia and Ukraine account for 25-30% of global wheat exports, and crop disruptions support prices.
US President Donald Trump plans to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the position of UN Secretary General. Infantino grew close to Trump during the organization of the FIFA World Cup.
The French Parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 15 from the start of the school year. The law also prohibits mobile phones in upper secondary school classes, except for educational resources.
Ukraine has joined the POLARIN project, which has enabled the launch of research on airborne microbes and carbon in the Southern Ocean. The MICROAIRPOLAR and TRICUSO-FLOATS projects will begin at the end of 2026.