Aug 2, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC

Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least 15 Palestinians on Sunday, according to medical personnel, demonstrating that recent diplomatic claims have yet to halt operations on the ground. Warplanes targeted sites in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah.

The strikes follow US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire breakthrough, under which Israel was expected to stop bombardment and Hamas to disarm. However, Israeli authorities rejected reports of an agreement to cease attacks or withdraw forces from the enclave.

The latest deaths follow Saturday strikes that killed at least two people, highlighting the disconnect between diplomatic declarations and ongoing hostilities.

Sources: TV 2 Nyheter

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin officially categorized a fatal Saturday evening explosion at a luxury Italian restaurant in central Moscow as a terrorist act.

The blast occurred at the Balzi Rossi restaurant, resulting in at least three fatalities and injuring at least 21 people, according to Russian state media and emergency authorities. Reports indicate that among the deceased was a woman suspected of carrying the explosive device into the establishment. Unconfirmed reports also suggested a Russian general was present inside the venue at the time of the attack.

Sobyanin did not publicly identify any suspects or organizations responsible for the bombing during his Sunday statement. Investigations by law enforcement remain ongoing.

Sources: iROZHLAS.

Two crew members—a Danish citizen and a Greek national—have died following a mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters outside Athens, Greece. The aircraft were actively engaged in emergency operations to extinguish wildfires near the capital when the incident occurred. Authorities confirmed that both individuals aboard one of the colliding helicopters were killed in the crash.

The fatal accident highlights the increasing dangers faced by emergency crews as dry, volatile weather conditions continue to fuel intense wildfires across Europe. Experts warn that climate factors are expanding the scope and frequency of these blazes, placing unprecedented demands on aerial and ground response teams.

Sources: TV 2 Nyheter

The European Union’s newly implemented Common European Asylum System (GEAS) has faced its first significant operational challenge in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The policy framework, recently approved by EU member states, the European Commission, and the European Parliament, aims to tighten controls on irregular migration and streamline asylum procedures while upholding humanitarian standards.

However, recent events in Ceuta highlighted difficulties in enforcing the new mechanisms along the border with Morocco. Rather than effectively managing border pressure, the implementation encountered immediate obstacles. The situation underscores ongoing complexities in balancing strict border control with administrative efficiency across the bloc's external frontiers as member states adjust to the revised regulations.

Sources: Der Standard.

The family of a murder victim in Russia has expressed concern that the confessed perpetrator could avoid prison by joining military forces in Ukraine. Viktorija Pervusheva, whose sister was killed and burned in January 2024, told reporters that the killer might receive state honors instead of serving a prison sentence.

Under Russian legal mechanisms established during the conflict, individuals facing criminal prosecution or incarceration can obtain pardons or suspended sentences by enlisting for combat duties. Victim advocacy groups and relatives have repeatedly raised alarms about violent offenders returning to society following military deployment.

Sources: TV 2 Nyheter