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Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Belgorod, Russian authorities say

German minister warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attack

Police officers work in the vicinity of an Antonov cargo plane, near which a drone was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, on Aug 5.

German minister wants to tie Deutsche Bahn bonuses to meeting targets

German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger looks on as he gives a statement following a meeting on the challenges posed by low water levels of the Rhine and other rivers, in Bonn, Germany, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

Turkey urges Russia, Ukraine to halt Black Sea strikes

Ukrainian UAVs hitting targets at a location given as Black Sea, in a screengrab taken from a handout video released July 17.

‘Shame on you’: Lawmaker pelts Kosovo PM with eggs in Parliament, as political crisis spirals

Lawmaker Time Kadriaj throwing an egg at Prime Minister Albin Kurti (not pictured) on Aug 8, during a session to elect a new parliamentary speaker.

Spain starts border checks on travellers from Italy amid row over migrant influx

A passenger speaking to members of the media upon his arrival from Italy, at Adolfo Suarez Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, on Aug 8.

Paris orders e-scooter users to wear helmets, reflective gear

The new rules apply to anyone riding motorised mobility devices, including e-scooters, Segways and hoverboards.

Russia says it struck vessels and military facilities supporting Ukraine in Odesa, Mykolaiv

Spain deploys 275 firefighters to tackle Andalusia forest blaze

The blaze, happening north of the town of Niebla, was active in an area of around 4,000ha.

Ukraine and long-time Russia ally Serbia pledge closer economic ties

Both Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the two countries want to complete a free trade agreement by the end of the year.

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