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Poland plans to build a half-million strong army within 15 years, with modern technology
Poland's government has approved an ambitious program to create a 500,000-strong army by 2039, combining quantity with quality and introducing drones and artificial intelligence.
Delfi · 30 Jul, 17:50
EU Deepens Trade with India as Western Parts Still Reach Russian Weapons
The European Union is drafting its largest-ever corporate blacklist over the war, while simultaneously expanding trade with India, a country through which Western components continue to reach Russian weaponry.
Euromaidan Press · 30 Jul, 17:50
German Government Approves Use of AI in Migration Authorities
The German cabinet has approved a draft law to use artificial intelligence in asylum and residence permit procedures. The bill still needs approval from the Bundestag and Bundesrat.
ERR (rus) · 30 Jul, 17:49
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes; Saudi Arabia Acknowledges Direct Involvement for First Time
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, while Saudi Arabia for the first time formally acknowledged direct involvement in the war.
The New York Times · 30 Jul, 17:49
Ceuta asks Spain to declare emergency over Morocco migrants
Officials in the Spanish territory of Ceuta on Thursday asked the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and send the army to help secure its border with Morocco, after a surge in migrant arrivals. Video footage showed crowds trying to bypass breakwaters or scale the border fence, with hundreds entering the city.
Deutsche Welle · 30 Jul, 16:51
Six members of one family killed in Russian missile strike near Kryvyi Rih
A Russian missile strike on the village of Radushne near Kryvyi Rih killed six people – a father, mother, and four children from the Voronov family. Rescuers are still searching for three more people.
Meduza · 30 Jul, 16:50
Von der Leyen condemns Russian missile violation of Polish airspace
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned a Russian missile entering Polish airspace, calling it an unacceptable violation of EU airspace caused by Russia's strikes on Ukraine.
ERR (rus) · 30 Jul, 16:50
Crackdown on spam texts about car finance claims: ICO raids five firms
UK authorities seize devices and documents in raids targeting companies that sent 170 million spam texts related to the car finance mis-selling scandal.
The Guardian World · 30 Jul, 16:50
Drone footage captures massive wildfire in Spain's Castellon province; thousands evacuated
Severe wildfires continue to rage across Spain, with the blaze in Castellon province still out of control, forcing about 10,000 people to evacuate. Drones show vast destruction, while crews focus on protecting lives and property.
Euronews · 30 Jul, 16:50
France calls for global climate action as it battles unprecedented wildfires
French Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Éléonore Caroit stresses that international cooperation is essential for both disaster response and long-term climate resilience.
France 24 · 30 Jul, 15:50
US government borrowing costs hit new high as strikes on Iran resume
US government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level since 2007 after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, while the US launched fresh strikes on Iranian military targets.
The Guardian World · 30 Jul, 14:50
Turkish Airlines: Entry into Russian Airspace Was a One-Off Weather-Related Decision
Turkish Airlines stated that flight TK1424 from Tallinn to Istanbul briefly entered Kaliningrad airspace on July 12 due to adverse weather, emphasizing it was a one-time safety measure and not a regular practice.
ERR News · 30 Jul, 14:50
Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece
Two firefighters died battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete, while a third died in a separate fire in the Peloponnese. Over 150 firefighters are deployed as strong winds hamper containment efforts.
Euronews · 30 Jul, 14:50
Three times in three decades: Lebanon shelter targeted again
The village of Qana in Lebanon has seen its bomb shelters hit three times in 30 years by Israeli forces, according to AJLabs tracking.
Al Jazeera · 30 Jul, 14:49
Ukraine pounded in Russian attack, Polish airspace violated
During Russia's latest deadly strike on Ukraine, an unidentified object violated Polish airspace and crashed into a field. President Zelensky urges allies for anti-ballistic missiles, EU condemns the attack.
France 24 · 30 Jul, 13:50
Pope Leo XIV Expresses Hope to Visit U.S. Within ‘Next Couple of Years’
Pope Leo XIV said he hopes to visit the United States in the next couple of years, noting that he has been looking at the calendar for a possible trip.
The New York Times · 30 Jul, 13:50
Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending the presidential term by another year, with approval expected in September. The reform would also ban opposition members deemed 'traitors' from running for office.
BBC World · 30 Jul, 13:50
Deformed Raccoon Becomes Internet Sensation, but Experts Warn of Fame's Dangers
Jimothy, a raccoon with a spinal deformity living in Seattle, has become an internet phenomenon, but wildlife experts emphasize that his fame may endanger his safety and well-being.
Wired · 30 Jul, 13:50
Three people found dead on small boat in Channel crossing attempt
Three migrants died while trying to reach the UK on a small boat. The French coastguard discovered their bodies off Dunkirk on Thursday morning.
The Guardian World · 30 Jul, 13:49
Prosecutor General Ousts Official Overseeing Wartime Corporate Asset Seizures
Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan has dismissed Sergei Bochkarev, who spearheaded the nationalization of private assets worth 6.5 trillion rubles since 2022.
The Moscow Times · 30 Jul, 13:49
Nearly 10,000 People Die from Heatwave Effects in Germany
According to the Robert Koch Institute, almost 10,000 people have died from heat-related causes in Germany this year, the highest number since 2016. Over 5,000 deaths occurred during a late June heatwave when temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius.
ERR (rus) · 30 Jul, 12:50
Polish PM says object that left crater in field likely Russian missile
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that an object that created a 10-meter-wide crater near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia was probably a Russian missile. No casualties were reported, but the incident is considered serious.
BBC World · 30 Jul, 12:50
Drone Hits US LNG Vessel at Damietta in First Attack on Egyptian Soil
A drone struck a US-owned LNG ship at Egypt's Damietta port on Wednesday, causing a fire that spread to a second vessel. Egypt confirmed the attack was by a drone, with no claims of responsibility yet.
Euronews · 30 Jul, 12:49
Unidentified object crashes in Poland, leaving 10-meter wide crater
On Thursday morning, a temporary air alert was declared in eastern Poland after Russia launched a massive attack on Ukrainian cities near the border. Polish Armed Forces reported that an unknown object entered Polish territory and crashed, forming a 10-meter wide crater.
LSM (rus) · 30 Jul, 12:49
Ukrainian drones strike third Wildberries warehouse in Russia in a day
On July 30, Ukrainian drones hit a Wildberries warehouse in Perm Krai, marking the third such attack that morning and the farthest yet – 1,400 km from the border.
Meduza · 30 Jul, 12:49
Reform UK to Hold Press Conference After Police Clear Green Leader Over Anti-Farage Image
Reform UK is set to hold a press conference after police decided not to investigate Green Party leader Zack Polanski over a social media post featuring a guillotine T-shirt targeting Nigel Farage. Meanwhile, the government announced £8.4bn for nuclear submarine renewal.
The Guardian World · 30 Jul, 11:50
US and France gave Ukraine intelligence to bypass Russian air defenses in strikes on oil refineries
The United States and France provided Ukraine with intelligence that helped map Russian air defense positions, allowing drones to evade them during attacks on oil refineries, the Financial Times reported.
Meduza · 30 Jul, 11:50
Hundreds evacuated as wildfires sweep Turkey's western and southern coasts
Wildfires broke out in Turkey on Wednesday amid extreme summer heat, forcing evacuations of hundreds of people across several regions, including popular tourist destinations. Over 55 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
Euronews · 30 Jul, 11:50
Investigators Target Ukraine's Recruitment Offices in Coordinated Nationwide Operation
On July 30, investigators, in coordination with the army's General Staff, carried out a nationwide operation reaching most regions of Ukraine, focusing on military recruitment offices. The operation is expected to result in named suspects.
Euromaidan Press · 30 Jul, 11:49
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto region has risen to 34, with rescue teams still searching for survivors in a collapsed shopping mall.
The New York Times · 30 Jul, 11:49
Latvia and Ukraine sign new memorandums of understanding
Latvia and Ukraine signed memorandums of understanding on Thursday to continue and expand cooperation that began in June between Latvian state institutions, Baltic Forces LLC, and Ukrainian industry.
LSM (rus) · 30 Jul, 11:49
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US Launches Powerful Strikes Against Iran in Response to Attacks in Jordan
The US military carried out 'powerful' strikes against Iran on Thursday, responding to Tehran's attacks on American bases in Jordan.
Apollo.lv · 30 Jul, 10:50
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Attack on Ukraine with 74 Missiles and Hundreds of Drones
At least eight people were killed, including three children, in Russia's combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine on the night of July 30.
Delfi · 30 Jul, 10:50
Two More Wildberries Warehouses Burn in Russian Regions After Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries warehouses in the Penza region and Udmurt Republic overnight on July 30, causing fires. One person was injured, and no casualties were reported at the second site.
Meduza · 30 Jul, 10:49
Burnham's comments cast doubt on future of assisted dying legislation
Andy Burnham has stated he does not want assisted dying legislation to proceed until social care and palliative care are fixed, putting the bill's passage into question ahead of a key September vote.
Politico Europe · 30 Jul, 10:49
At least eight killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Poland investigates airspace violation
Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones against Ukraine, killing at least eight people. Poland is examining debris from an unidentified object that entered its airspace and exploded near the border.
Guardian Ukraina · 30 Jul, 10:49