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...
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...
Sweden is creating a new foreign intelligence service modelled on MI6
The Swedish government has actively begun establishing a new foreign intelligence service — Sveriges utrikes underrättelsetjänst (UND). In terms of its functions, it will be comparable to Britain’s MI6. The decision to reform was taken after a reassessment of the work of the special services against the backdrop of Russia’s...
EU plans to sanction more than 1,600 companies linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex
The European Union is preparing its largest sanctions package against Russia by number of companies targeted. According to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the preparation of the document, more than 1,600 firms that Brussels believes are helping Russia in its war against Ukraine could face restrictions. This would be a...
Andy Burnham announces biggest education reform in 15 years
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a major overhaul of school and vocational education aimed at tackling youth unemployment and addressing what he called a “lost generation.” Government figures show that more than one million young people aged 16–24 are currently not in employment, education or training (NEET). Burnham described...
Hungarian parliament approves creation of national asset recovery agency
Hungarian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to establish the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (Nemzeti Vagyonvisszaszerzési és Vagyonvédelmi Hivatal, NVVH). The law was passed by 143 votes in favor to 47 against. Only deputies from the ruling Tisza party supported the initiative. The new independent body is tasked with identifying...