The EU will add €710 million in humanitarian aid, with major allocations for Africa, migration pressures, Ukraine and crisis response.
Two people were killed in Kyiv as Russian strikes damaged civilian areas and renewed pressure on Ukraine’s energy and urban infrastructure.
Macron is asking Brussels to craft an EU-wide ban on social media for children under 15 after France’s national law was blocked.
Russia permits sale of Euro-2 to Euro-4 fuels until 2027, citing energy infrastructure damage and a fuel supply crisis triggered by conflict-related disruptions.
Uzbekistan introduces a subsidy covering up to 50% of costs for building modern swimming pools, promoting tourism, sports infrastructure, and job creation until 2028.
A massive wildfire near Paris burned over 1,300 hectares, leading to two arrests amid France's third heatwave, highlighting deep economic and climatic challenges.
Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian cities Zaporizhzhia and Konotop caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, highlighting the conflict's severe economic and humanitarian impact.