The UK Government is introducing new rules under which people granted refugee status will be required to partially repay the state for the cost of their accommodation and support while their asylum claims are being processed. This was announced in an official Home Office release and the Immigration and Asylum...
June 2026 became the bloodiest month for civilians in Ukraine — UN
In June 2026, Ukraine recorded the highest number of civilian casualties since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. This was stated by Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, during a UN Security Council meeting. According to preliminary data from the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), at least...
Italy expels two Russian embassy military attachés over espionage
Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to expel two military attachés from the Russian Embassy in Rome. They are accused of espionage activities on behalf of Moscow. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani made the announcement. According to the head of the Italian Foreign Ministry, the decision was made on...
Poland warns of Russia’s preparation of new provocations
Poland has credible information that Russia is preparing new provocations, including possible cyberattacks. This was stated by Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. According to him, making this information public should deter the Kremlin from implementing its plans. At a joint press conference with the French Foreign Minister on July 9,...
Lawmakers demand veto power over diplomat appointments after Peter Mandelson scandal
The UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee has recommended granting parliamentarians the right to veto political appointments of ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions. The proposal is contained in a report published in the wake of the major scandal surrounding the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to...
Spain arrests member of pro-Russian hacker group “cyber army of Russia reborn”
Spanish National Police have detained a man suspected of actively participating in the activities of pro-Russian hacker groups, including Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR), also known as Z-Pentest, and having links to NoName057(16). The arrest took place in March 2026 in the city of Palencia (northern Spain), but the...
Andy Burnham’s last potential rival has withdrawn from the Labour Party leadership race
Former Undersecretary for the Armed Forces Al Carnes has announced he will not stand for the leadership of the UK Labour Party. This leaves Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester and new MP, as the only credible contender for the party leadership and prime minister. Carnes, who represents...
Suspect arrested in Germany for attempting to create far-right terrorist organization
German law enforcement authorities, with the support of Eurojust and in close cooperation with Romanian authorities, have arrested a suspect in an attempt to establish a far-right extremist terrorist organization. This was reported by Eurojust. The arrest took place on June 30, 2026, in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. The...
Trump orders stopping US trade with Spain
US President Donald Trump sharply escalated relations with Spain at the NATO summit in Ankara. He publicly ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to immediately halt all trade with the country, including tourism and visits. "Spain is a lost cause. We have no intention of doing any trade with them. They...
NATO leaders agreed to provide €140 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026–2027
The leaders of 32 NATO member countries at the Ankara Summit jointly decided to provide significant military support to Ukraine. According to the summit declaration, the Alliance pledged to provide at least €140 billion in 2026–2027. As stated in the final document, the Allies pledged to provide €70 billion in...