During the "Grand Quadriga 2026" exercise, the German army has been demonstrating the transformation of modern warfare, where drones, data and speed are increasingly decisive.
The death toll from two major earthquakes in northern Venezuela has climbed to 1,943, with over 10,500 injured. Authorities report 28,380 people are in hospitals or temporary camps following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors that struck on June 24.
Conservative former mayor Andy Street is reportedly a leading candidate for the chair of Great British Railways, a new publicly-owned company overseeing nationalized railways. The role, paying up to £300,000 annually, is a key part of Labour's reversal of 1990s privatization. A decision is pending, with potential political considerations influencing the timing.
France's Green party will introduce a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government, citing its inadequate response to a record-breaking heat wave that caused an estimated 1,000 additional deaths.
Shipping executives face a permanently disrupted world amid global tensions. Russia's brief return to the Venice Biennale sparks debate on its cultural place in Europe. Meanwhile, NATO's Baltic region is rattled by drones, blamed on Russia, prompting shelter orders in Lithuanian schools.
The UK's delayed Defence Investment Plan, published by Keir Starmer, increases defense spending to 2.7% of GDP but still falls short of NATO's 3.5% goal. The plan prioritizes modern warfare and nuclear deterrence, reallocating funds from legacy projects and non-military spending.
The US Supreme Court has struck down an executive order by Donald Trump that sought to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the US. A majority of five Justices ruled the order violated the 14th Amendment.
