Jul 26, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

Romanian fighter jets intercepted Russian drones entering NATO airspace near the Ukrainian border for a third consecutive day, according to President Nicușor Dan. The downed aircraft was identified as a Russian-operated Shahed drone.

The airspace violation coincides with heightened rhetoric from Moscow. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned recent Ukrainian attacks on targets inside Russia, warning that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and "his Western puppeteers" would face severe consequences.

These events follow a deadly Russian missile strike on a defense exhibition near Kyiv that killed 10 people, alongside an intensified Ukrainian maritime drone campaign aimed at isolating the Crimean peninsula. Meanwhile, United States military strikes in Iran remained paused for a second consecutive night following reports of potential ammunition shortages.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Klix, Vijesti

German security forces have shot and killed suspect Abdul Balut in Berlin's Spandau district following a vehicle attack during the city's Pride parade.

The incident occurred when a car crashed into pedestrians in Tiergarten park before hitting a tree, leaving one woman dead and 16 people injured. Authorities immediately halted surrounding parade festivities and launched a citywide manhunt.

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt declared the ramming an act of "Islamist terrorism," noting that the suspect possessed a prior criminal record. Police spokesperson Florian Nath confirmed Balut's ties to local extremist circles. According to German media reports, officers located and killed Balut in a garden allotment area during the operation.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Klix, Tanjug

French and Spanish authorities continue fighting unprecedented wildfires across southwestern France and central Spain. In France, French President Emmanuel Macron promised reconstruction efforts as blazes near Bordeaux forced nearly 200,000 people from their homes. Armed forces, civil protection, and European Union resources have been deployed, though officials warned shifting weather conditions could further hamper firefighting efforts.

In Spain, total burned area has surpassed 77,000 hectares. Spanish King Felipe VI called for "união" among political leaders, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez cited the impacts of climate change. A new outbreak in Vall d'Uixó prompted 16,000 evacuations. Reporting on total evacuations and confinements in Spain varies slightly between outlets, ranging from nearly 88,000 to 120,000 residents affected across the Madrid, Ávila, and Valencia regions.

Sources: Expresso, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

Firefighting crews across Spain continue working under severe conditions as a nationwide wildfire wave has burned approximately 77,000 hectares and impacted nearly 90,000 people through evacuations and confinements. Although major blazes affecting Ávila, Madrid, and Toledo are beginning to show signs of stabilization, active perimeters persist. Meanwhile, a separate wildfire in La Vall d'Uixó, Castellón, remains uncontrolled.

Authorities established a unified command center as local law enforcement and emergency personnel reported severe operational strain. One Guardia Civil commander remarked, "Jamás hemos vivido algo así; es un desastre, estamos desbordados." Temporary shelters, including Ávila’s national police academy and community facilities in Móstoles, continue housing thousands of displaced residents as responders work to secure active fire fronts.

Sources: El Mundo, La Vanguardia

Macedonian Radio Television (MRT) has highlighted several social, demographic, and economic challenges currently facing North Macedonia. Reports emphasize that local businesses require continued government support to navigate ongoing economic headwinds.

Meanwhile, the country is grappling with an aging population, which has driven up demand for specialized retirement homes, particularly across eastern regions where facilities remain scarce. Additionally, healthcare professionals report a rising number of young children seeking speech therapy for speech and language development issues. Local institutions and public services face increasing pressure to adapt to these shifting demographic and developmental needs.

Sources: MRT (Macedonian Radio Television)