The UK Government Investments agency (UKGI) has reported a data breach incident that left confidential information publicly accessible for nearly two days. According to UKGI’s annual report, an internal file containing high-level management information, as well as the names and work email addresses of 51 government officials, was publicly accessible...
Illegal migrants use tunnels to cross into Lithuania
Since the beginning of the year, around ten underground tunnels have been discovered along the Lithuanian-Belarusian border. According to the authorities, these were used or prepared for the illegal crossing of the border by irregular migrants. This was reported by Rustamas Liubajevas, head of Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service (VSAT)....
Russia obtains European technologies via India
Russian defence and security companies are importing thousands of sensitive goods from the UK and the European Union through India. This is reported by POLITICO, citing data from Strider Technologies. Since February 2022, around 50,000 such shipments have reached Russia via India. These include electronics, industrial equipment, precision instruments, metals...
Record-low Danube levels threaten power cuts across Eastern Europe
Residents across Eastern Europe are bracing for possible electricity restrictions after the Danube fell to record-low levels, disrupting nuclear and hydropower generation. Bloomberg reported the developments on 30 July 2026. Prolonged extreme heat and drought have critically depleted the continent’s major rivers. In Budapest the Danube dropped to 23 cm...
Moldova counts how many missiles and drones violated its airspace
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 60 Russian and Iranian missiles and drones — including decoy targets — have illegally flown over Moldova’s territory. This was reported by the country’s Ministry of Defence. According to the National Army’s Air Operations Centre, 60 such incidents were recorded and...
Labour demands investigation into Reform UK’s ‘sleazy’ donations
Britain’s governing Labour Party has formally asked the Electoral Commission to urgently investigate major donations received by Reform UK ahead of the 2024 general election. Labour’s new chair, Bridget Phillipson, wrote to the commission following a Guardian investigation. According to the report, George Cottrell — a US-convicted fraudster and close...
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...