Jul 25, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that intelligence indicates a major Russian missile strike could occur within 48 hours, while noting that a ceasefire saving lives would be preferable to a multi-decade conflict.

In international legal developments, member states of the International Criminal Court voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Meanwhile, security in the Middle East remains volatile after a missile struck a Mozambique-flagged tanker near the Strait of Hormuz in Iranian waters. The Indian Embassy confirmed its 28 crew members are safe. Concurrently, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington is actively negotiating with Iran to end hostilities, claiming Iranian officials are taking discussions more seriously.

Sources: N1, Tanjug

Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan from his post following allegations of sexual misconduct, according to diplomatic sources.

The decision was made during an extraordinary meeting in New York, where representatives from the court's 125 member states passed a motion with a large majority to dismiss the British lawyer. Khan has firmly denied the accusations, which involve a female colleague and first surfaced nearly two years ago.

This marks the first time in the history of the tribunal that member states have voted to remove a sitting chief prosecutor.

Sources: Vijesti

Europe is preparing for another prolonged heatwave next week, which meteorologists warn could bring the highest temperatures of the summer. The forecast follows a week of severe drought, extreme heat, and widespread wildfires across Southern Europe. In France, approximately 40,000 people have been evacuated, while parts of Spain have declared a state of emergency due to raging blazes.

Despite the dangerous conditions and recurring extreme summer weather in recent years, holidaymakers continue traveling to Mediterranean destinations. State meteorologist Leonidas Tsopouridis noted that the upcoming weather system will affect a "very large part of Europe" with exceptionally high temperatures.

Sources: TV 2 Nyheter.

Experts are warning about the growing environmental impact of artificial intelligence, particularly its heavy water consumption. While AI technology is frequently promoted as a vital tool to help tackle the climate crisis, its underlying infrastructure demands substantial natural resources.

According to reports citing Professor Kaveh Madani, director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health in Canada, digital queries and expanding data center operations contribute significantly to global environmental footprints. As international efforts focus on mitigating climate change and preventing water shortages, researchers emphasize that the resource requirements of AI infrastructure present a critical challenge. Experts stress the need for greater transparency and resource efficiency as reliance on complex algorithms continues to accelerate globally.

Sources: TV 2 Nyheter.

The Netherlands has begun releasing a portion of its strategic oil reserves into the market in an effort to push down soaring crude prices.

Initial releases comprise 2.7 million barrels managed by commercial entities. Dutch authorities indicated that additional releases from state-owned stockpiles could follow in the coming weeks. The move aligns with broader coordinated measures established by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which previously agreed to tap emergency oil stocks among member states to stabilize global energy markets amidst severe supply disruptions.

Sources: NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting)