The Israeli government has begun construction of 3,401 homes in the E1 area of the West Bank, which, according to the finance minister, "will bury the idea of a Palestinian state. " This move has drawn sharp criticism from the Palestinian Authority and concern from Western allies.
President Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The parties discussed security guarantees, army support, and investments in drone production.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left Downing Street after meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The talks concerned the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at Downing Street, where he was met by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The meeting takes place on the eve of Trump-Putin talks in Alaska.
Britain has abandoned a 30,000-strong peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine, replacing it with air security, training, and demining. The country promises to strengthen sanctions against Russia without involving troops on the front.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. The meeting will take place as Europe prepares for the outcome of Trump's talks with his Russian counterpart.
During a video conference with European allies, Donald Trump stated that he would demand an unconditional ceasefire from Putin. He also promised a US contribution to security guarantees developed by the "Coalition of the Determined."
The Coalition of the Willing opposes restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a future peace agreement and rejects the Kremlin's veto right on Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO. Leaders supported Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced the coordination of further steps and close cooperation with partners. He called for financing drone production and joining the PURL tool for purchasing American weapons.
US President Donald Trump held online consultations with European leaders, including the presidents of Poland and Ukraine, which lasted over an hour. Five common principles for ending the war in Ukraine were discussed.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that there can be no negotiations on Ukraine without Ukraine. According to him, a "coalition of the willing" is ready to deploy "stabilization forces" when the time is right, or impose sanctions where necessary.
Keir Starmer held a conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The parties discussed support for Ukraine and agreed that "no decisions about Ukraine's future should be made without Ukraine's participation."
In July 2025, Russia carried out 6,200 kamikaze drone attacks on Ukraine, exceeding the June record of 5,600. British intelligence notes that Russia combines drone attacks with missile strikes to exhaust Ukrainian air defense.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget approved the bill on the revision of the state budget, increasing expenditures for non-military needs. Additional funds will be directed to the reserve fund, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, school meals, and the purchase of medicines.
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group ("Ramstein") will take place in September. Ukraine and Great Britain discussed preparations for the meeting and the development of joint productions.
Traffic to popular porn sites in the UK has almost halved since the introduction of mandatory age verification. Pornhub and XVideos lost about 47% of visitors, while xHamster lost 39%.
France, Germany, and Great Britain have warned the UN about their readiness to impose sanctions against Iran. This will happen if Iran does not resume negotiations on its nuclear program by the end of August 2025.
The EU and over 24 countries are calling on Israel to urgently allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The humanitarian situation in the region has reached a critical level, with 2.4 million residents at risk of starvation.
After 2022, European defense enterprises tripled the pace of building new production facilities, deploying over 7 million square meters of capacity. This is the largest rearmament surge in the region in decades.
Ukraine is considering freezing the front, recognizing Russia's control over occupied lands, provided there are security guarantees and a path to NATO. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin.
The Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada discussed support for Ukraine and efforts to end Russian aggression. They welcomed Trump's initiatives, emphasizing that peace must be achieved in cooperation with Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer advised US President Donald Trump not to trust Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. London will support Trump and European countries during negotiations with Putin, but opposes a ceasefire that would allow Putin to rearm.
The Prime Minister of Great Britain, the Chancellor of Germany, and the President of France will hold a virtual meeting on Ukraine. This will take place before the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on August 15.
Great Britain supports diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. London emphasizes Kyiv's mandatory participation in any agreements.
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower falls on August 12-13, 2025, but the full Moon will complicate observations. Fewer meteors are expected, but bright "fireballs" are possible.
European leaders, including Macron and Merz, insist on Ukraine's participation in Trump-Putin talks. British Prime Minister Starmer demands mandatory involvement of President Zelenskyy in the negotiations between the US and Russian leaders regarding the war in Ukraine.
British research has found a link between prosocial behavior in children and healthy eating in adolescence. Children who showed kindness were more likely to choose healthy foods at 14-17 years old.
Australia plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. This decision was made after receiving commitments from the Palestinian Authority regarding demilitarization and recognition of Israel.
European leaders want to talk to Donald Trump before August 15, when he meets with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. This comes amid tense diplomatic negotiations and the convening of an urgent meeting of EU foreign ministers.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas is convening a meeting of EU member states' foreign ministers on August 11. The position on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war and the situation in the Gaza Strip will be discussed.
