King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch at the time of his death, passed away at the age of 89 after being hospitalized in Oslo for hemolytic anemia, according to Town & Country Magazine.
King Harald V of Norway is in an 'extremely serious' condition in hospital, according to the royal household.
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Turkey to immediately release businessman Osman Kavala, whose detention has lasted nearly a decade. According to the court, his continued imprisonment violates his rights to a fair trial and freedom of expression.
The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, according to the BBC's US news partner CBS.
St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena said it would not host Kanye West concerts scheduled for October, stating no rental agreement had been signed with promoters. According to BBC, the rapper would have been the first major Western artist to perform in Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
A rare tornado struck near Carcassonne in southern France, damaging approximately 100 homes and injuring at least 26 people, according to reports.
France and Saudi Arabia have announced a $7bn amusement park near Paris, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The project includes three theme parks, one inspired by the Japanese franchise Dragon Ball Z.
A young prosecutor takes on far-right violence in the German legal thriller 'Prosecution' (Staatsschutz), which premiered at the 2026 Berlinale and won the Audience Award. Directed by Faraz Shariat, the film explores systemic bias in the justice system and the personal toll on those who challenge it.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed continued support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia, during his first official visit to the country. He met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and chaired the 'coalition of the willing' set up by the UK and France.
Ukrainian drones targeted six logistics hubs of Ozon, Russia’s second-largest online retailer, over three nights, with fires reported and casualties confirmed in childcare centers and warehouses. According to Newsweek and a translated report from Kronen Zeitung.
A Russian woman's viral video highlights the term 'fuel tourism' as fuel shortages sweep across Russia and Central Asia, according to Al Jazeera.
The health of Norway's King Harald V has deteriorated, with the palace confirming he is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial blood infection. His condition remains stable, according to the statement.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for a two-day state visit, according to Al Jazeera.
Serbia has requested international assistance from the European Union and Russia to combat wildfires sweeping the Balkans, according to a report from Al Jazeera. The country is facing a surge in blazes amid high temperatures and dry conditions.
France has recorded 301 drownings since June 19, a 14% increase from 2025, which a government minister has linked to prolonged heatwaves. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari described the rise as a 'tragic toll.'