Jul 30, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that an object entering Polish airspace during a Russian attack on western Ukraine was likely a Kh-101 cruise missile. Tusk convened defense officials and an emergency coordination team to inspect the site and investigate the breach.

The airspace violation occurred alongside escalating Russian air strikes across Ukraine. Early morning attacks targeted Kyiv, igniting fires across the Desnyanskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, and Solomyanskyi districts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously warned that intelligence indicated Moscow was preparing another major missile barrage.

Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the possibility of a frozen conflict, insisting Ukraine must accept Russia's terms to end hostilities. Separately, member states of the International Criminal Court voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Sources: N1, Tanjug

The Eurozone economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat. Seasonally adjusted gross domestic product in the single-currency bloc increased by 0.4% compared to the previous quarter.

On an annual basis, economic output across the Eurozone rose by 1% relative to the same period last year. These initial estimates significantly outperformed financial market expectations, which had projected a quarterly growth rate of 0.2% and annual expansion of 0.5%. The figures point to stronger momentum in the European economy than analysts had initially anticipated.

Sources: Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency)

Authorities in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave bordering Morocco, have urged the central government in Madrid to declare a state of emergency and deploy military forces to manage a sudden surge in border crossings.

The request follows the arrival of thousands of individuals, predominantly Moroccan nationals, who entered the territory via land and coastal routes. Footage from Tarajal beach documented groups of migrants crossing into Spanish territory, consisting mostly of young men alongside families with women and children. Some individuals were recorded shouting "long live Spain" upon reaching the shore.

Local officials called for immediate federal intervention as emergency services faced mounting pressure from the rapid influx.

Sources: Danas

Abkhazia's foreign ministry stated that Nauru has revoked its diplomatic recognition of the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, 17 years after initially recognizing their independence.

The ministry alleged that the Pacific island nation made the decision following severe foreign interference, citing "unprecedented and systematic external pressure" alongside a "full arsenal of unacceptable methods of strangulation and coercion" directed at Nauru. Georgia's government in Tbilisi welcomed the severance of ties, which marks a significant shift in diplomatic standings for the Russian-backed territories. Most of the international community continues to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia as sovereign Georgian territory occupied by Russia following the 2008 war.

Sources: OC Media

Zeeshan Ali, a victim of a recent racist assault in the United Kingdom, has highlighted a significant surge in anti-Muslim sentiment across the country. Data released by police authorities and civil society groups indicate that hate crimes targeting Muslims and their places of worship have reached historic highs.

Community leaders attribute the rise to escalated far-right discourse and provocative content shared on social media platforms. The reported incidents include physical assaults on mosques alongside verbal harassment in public spaces. Rights organizations emphasize that the growing hostility poses severe security challenges for Muslim communities across the UK.

Sources: Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency).