Jul 31, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC

NATO’s eastern flank remains on high alert following confirmed airspace incursions. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely entered Polish territory, leaving a ten-meter crater. This follows recent defensive actions by Romanian F-16 pilots who intercepted two unauthorized drones entering national airspace.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces reported shooting down 65 of 80 attack drones launched by Russia in recent overnight strikes.

In Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged with US President Donald Trump's administration regarding future military assistance. Simultaneously, US military forces launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian command centers and missile infrastructure following regional escalations.

Sources: Digi24, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă

US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace achieved an accord calling for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other Gaza armed factions, asserting that Israeli forces will withdraw upon its implementation. Following the statement, two anonymous Hamas officials confirmed to AFP that a deal had been struck, though specific terms were not disclosed. Meanwhile, Egyptian-mediated negotiations registered minor headway, but an Israeli official dismissed the proposed conditions as insufficient, emphasizing disarmament as the main obstacle. On the ground, Israeli military operations killed at least four Palestinians across Khan Younis, Al-Bureij, and Gaza City, including two young children. Israeli military authorities stated the strikes targeted militant infrastructure despite the ongoing ceasefire.

Sources: BBC News, Der Standard, NU, Sweden Herald

Spain has deployed 60 military personnel to its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed the border from Morocco, mostly by swimming around coastal barriers. Authorities report that between 2,000 and 3,000 individuals entered the territory in a single day, overwhelming local security and emergency services.

The surge follows a Spanish Supreme Court ruling interpreted as prohibiting the immediate return of individuals who reach Spanish territory by swimming. Casualties from the crossings remain uncertain, with official accounts confirming at least nine or ten fatalities, while media reports indicate up to 18 people may have drowned.

In response to the growing border pressure, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that Italy could consider extraordinary measures, including a temporary suspension of Schengen arrangements with Spain, if the situation escalates.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, FAZ, Point, Sweden Herald, TV 2 Nyheter.

Croatian anti-corruption agency USKOK has completed searches of former Split mayor Željko Kerum's family estate following his arrest in Vela Luka. The operation targets Kerum, his nephew Igor Sapunar, and Andrija Polić, a former municipal spatial planning official in Kaštela, regarding alleged illegal construction activities.

Spatial Planning Minister Branko Bačić stated that no formal complaints or requests for administrative supervision regarding Kerum's property had been submitted to his ministry. Meanwhile, local political party Centar declared that any governing coalition involving Kerum's party no longer holds legitimacy.

Prosecutors are evaluating whether to launch a formal investigation and seek pre-trial detention for all three suspects.

Sources: FENA, HRT Vijesti

UEFA's decision to boycott upcoming FIFA World Cups highlights an intensifying power struggle between football's governing bodies. European football leaders voiced strong criticism over what they characterized as an opaque decision-making process, where a fully formed private ownership proposal was introduced without open consultation.

The rift reflects broader governance tensions, including European frustration over direct political interventions in global football administration. Specifically, UEFA officials pointed to recent discussions between US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding tournament suspensions.

While FIFA sought private investment to monetize its flagship tournaments, UEFA maintains that international competitions must remain free from corporate ownership. With European teams planning to abstain from future World Cups until FIFA permanently abandons the investment model, the impasse threatens a fundamental split in global football governance.

Sources: Point, Sweden Herald.