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1. Romania Diverts Danube Water to Nuclear Reactor
Romania is urgently sinking four rock-filled barges into the Danube to divert water to its only operational nuclear reactor. This move aims to extend the reactor’s operation amid record low water levels and tight electricity supply.
2. Ukraine to Purchase Air Defense Missiles with EU Funds
Ukraine will be able to use European Union defense loan funds to buy interceptor missiles from third countries if they are unavailable within the EU. This was confirmed by European Commission spokesperson Balázs Ujvári during a briefing in Brussels.
3. Major Rail Disruption in England Due to Power Failure
Rail services across large parts of England are experiencing significant disruption following a power failure affecting Greater Manchester, the Midlands, and the North West. National Rail has warned passengers to expect delays and cancellations.
4. France to Ban Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls
Starting next week, France will implement a law banning unsolicited telemarketing calls, a move backed by President Emmanuel Macron’s government. The legislation aims to protect consumers from intrusive commercial solicitations.
5. Belarus Labels Euronews Website as ‘Extremist’
The Ministry of Information in Belarus has classified the Euronews website as “extremist,” following a national court order. This designation restricts access to the site, with potential penalties for those who store or distribute its content.
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6. Italian police have detained eight individuals linked to a migrant smuggling ring operating between Algeria, Italy, and France. The operation involved over 100 officers and targeted those allegedly facilitating irregular migration across the Mediterranean.
7. A German court has sentenced an Afghan man to life imprisonment for a car-ramming attack during a trade union demonstration in Munich, which resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries. The court found 25-year-old Farhad N. guilty of multiple counts of murder and attempted murder.
8. A South Korean satellite has provided the first images of a new crash site on the Moon, caused by a stray SpaceX rocket. The Danuri spacecraft captured photos shortly after the Falcon 9 upper stage impacted the lunar surface on Wednesday, revealing the aftermath of the incident.
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The European Union’s migration chief has emphasized the need for the bloc to strengthen its own border controls, stating that reliance on neighboring countries for security leaves it vulnerable. Brunner’s comments come in the wake of a significant incident in Ceuta, where approximately 72,000 migrants breached the border into the Spanish exclave, highlighting the urgent need for a robust and effective migration strategy.
In corporate news, EasyJet has confirmed a £5.7 billion takeover agreement with US investment firm Apollo. The announcement follows rival bidder Castlelake’s decision to withdraw from the competition for the no-frills airline, which is one of Europe’s largest. EasyJet operates over 1,200 routes and employs more than 19,000 people across the continent.
Turning to the weather. In Riga, 19 to 28 degrees with sunny low. In London, 14 to 25 degrees with sunny feels like. In Paris, 16 to 28 degrees with sunny feels like. In Brussels, 13 to 25 degrees with sunny feels like. In Berlin, 21 to 28 degrees with sunny feels like. In Stockholm, 16 to 25 degrees with sunny feels like. In Madrid, 25 to 37 degrees with sunny feels like.
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