Nine arrested in Italy on suspicion of funding Hamas through charities
Italian authorities have arrested nine individuals suspected of channelling funds to the Palestinian group Hamas under the guise of charitable donations. The operation was coordinated by the Genoa District Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Directorate, with support from the State Police and the Guardia di Finanza. Prosecutors allege that three charitable associations…
German Federal Government approves bill on the use of Artificial Intelligence in migration authorities
On 29 July 2026, the cabinet led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz approved a draft law that creates a legal basis for the use of AI in the work of migration services. The document covers the processing of asylum applications, the issuance of visas, and the granting of residence permits. The…
France expels former head of RT France
The French Ministry of the Interior has issued an order for the expulsion from the country of pro-Russian journalist and commentator Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of the RT France television channel. According to the order, Fedorova’s conduct “undermines the fundamental interests of the state,” and her presence in France…
Polish government blames right-wing politicians for fueling hatred against Ukrainians
Polish government spokesperson Adam Szłapka has linked the rise in violence against Ukrainians to the rhetoric and actions of right-wing politicians. He made the remarks on 28 July 2026 following a cabinet meeting. Szłapka said the United Right camp had created an atmosphere of impunity that encouraged growing aggression. He…
Hackers steal more than 740,000 records from the UK Department for Education and a police database
A hacking group calling itself ExfilSquad carried out a cyber-attack on systems belonging to the Department for Education (DfE) in England and the Police National Legal Database (PNLD). As a result, more than 740,000 records containing personal data were stolen. From the Department for Education’s systems, the attackers took around…