Thousands of people attended the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, despite objections from European leaders. Mladić, known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' died at 84 while serving a life sentence for genocide.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or will be awarded on October 26 in London to mark the award’s 70th anniversary. Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Lamine Yamal are among the leading contenders, with voters now prioritizing individual performances over titles.
Austria's law banning Islamic headscarves in schools for girls under 14 has taken effect as the new school year begins, according to the BBC.
The far-right AfD has won a decisive victory in Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of mainstream rivals, according to the state election commission's interim results.
Peace talks in Kyiv were rich in symbolism, but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain, according to BBC.
Michael 'Venom' Page ended his UFC contract with a unanimous decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris, but failed to deliver the dramatic finish he promised. According to BBC.
Prince William will represent King Charles at the funeral of Norway's King Harald V, according to The Guardian.
Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is seeking its first state-level power in the eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt, according to BBC.
At least five people were killed and five others injured in a Russian attack on the city of Kamianske in southeastern Ukraine, according to regional Governor Oleksandr Hanzha. The strike occurred hours after a reported three-day ceasefire was ordered by Ukrainian forces.
Two of US President Donald Trump's top envoys have arrived in Moscow, Russian media has said, ahead of a weekend of talks aimed at accelerating efforts to end the war in Ukraine, according to BBC.
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) in Kyiv, causing damage and multiple injuries. President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered a 'mirror' response. According to Spiegel and T-Online.
Alabama Crimson Tide defeated USC 52-6, continuing a tradition of strong performances against top-tier opponents in the 2026 season. The win came under head coach Nick Saban.
A spiralling campaign of sabotage across Europe has intensified, with military and defense sites targeted, according to BBC. Russia is the chief suspect, with Germany’s interior minister directly blaming the country.
Spain has seen no evidence “whatsoever” that Morocco planned or facilitated a mass border breach into its north African territory of Ceuta, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told parliament on Thursday, according to The Guardian.
The Netherlands has moved 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London, citing 'increasing geopolitical unrest,' according to the Dutch central bank (DNB).