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1. Robbie Williams mocks World Cup blunder
Robbie Williams has reacted to a “deeply unprofessional” mistake during the World Cup closing ceremony. The British singer, who performed alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini, also made headlines for an appearance on German TV channel Magenta Sport.
2. Civilian casualties rise in Russia-Ukraine war
The UN reported a significant increase in civilian casualties in the first half of 2026 amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides have intensified air strikes targeting critical infrastructure as the war enters its fifth year.
3. Relative of Nazi opponent disrupts far-right memorial
In Berlin, a relative of a Nazi opponent attempted to remove a wreath laid by the far-right Alternative for Germany party during a memorial event. Tobias Korenke, a great-nephew of theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, protested against the party’s presence at the commemoration of a failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler.
4. UK welcomes new Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has been appointed as the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade. He aims to introduce a ten-year plan to shift the country away from neoliberal policies, addressing pressing issues such as the high cost of living and the rise of far-right sentiments.
5. Knife attack in Athens injures tourists
A knife attack in Athens has left a tourist couple from the USA injured. The assailant reportedly threatened several passers-by before targeting the couple near the entrance to the Acropolis tourist site.
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6. A Russian warship, the Neustrashimy, conducted a live-fire artillery exercise off the coast of Plymouth on Monday, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. This exercise has raised concerns amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Western nations.
7. North Korea and Russia are deepening their ties, as North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The discussions focused on accelerating bilateral cooperation, highlighting the growing partnership between the two nations.
8. Protests erupted across Italy following the death of a Moroccan immigrant during a police operation in Bologna. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to voice their outrage over the incident, demanding accountability and justice for the victim.
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US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs against Canada, escalating the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations. The new tariffs, set at 50 percent, will affect a wide range of goods imported into the United States. This move is seen as an attempt to increase pressure on Canada amid ongoing negotiations.
In a separate development, a US federal judge has temporarily paused the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery. This decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by a coalition of 12 states, including California and New York, which argues that the merger could harm competition and lead to higher consumer prices.
Turning to the weather. In Riga, 11 to 21 degrees with patchy rain possible feels like. In London, 15 to 27 degrees with sunny low. In Paris, 13 to 28 degrees with sunny feels like. In Brussels, 10 to 24 degrees with sunny low. In Berlin, 12 to 23 degrees with sunny feels like. In Stockholm, 11 to 22 degrees with sunny feels like. In Madrid, 23 to 37 degrees with sunny low.
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