Nov 5, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC

At the fourth Sarajevo Security Conference, international military leaders addressed evolving airspace and maritime security challenges, focusing heavily on uncrewed systems and artificial intelligence.

EUROCONTROL Major General Karsten Stoye designated low-altitude uncrewed aerial vehicles as the primary emerging threat to European airspace over the next five years. Concurrently, NATO Rear Admiral Van Zanten emphasized the necessity of integrating uncrewed surface vessels and artificial intelligence into naval operations to address modern maritime risks.

In tandem with the summit, Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted the "First Balkan Shield 2026" defense fair. Government officials from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced plans to open two new defense manufacturing facilities following a three-year period in which domestic production doubled. The fair showcased local manufacturers alongside international suppliers from China, Egypt, Slovenia, and Turkey.

Sources: Avaz, FENA, HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix.

A fourth major summer heatwave is impacting Southern and Western Europe, driving record temperatures and growing public health emergencies.

In Italy, health authorities issued red heat alerts for all 27 major cities, including Messina and Reggio Calabria, as temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius. Officials urged the public to stay indoors between 11:00 and 18:00 and take precautions to prevent heat-related illness.

Meanwhile, Austria recorded its highest temperature on record at 40.8 degrees Celsius near Vienna. In France, health officials reported over 7,300 excess deaths linked to recurring heatwaves spanning 52 days since mid-June. Meteorologists warn of severe drought and high wildfire risks across the continent, with further heat spikes anticipated in the United Kingdom and France.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, DR, TV 2 Nyheter, VG

Following the rejection of a parliamentary censure motion introduced by the far-right Chega party, Portugal's government criticized both Chega and the main opposition Socialist Party (PS).

Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized Chega for introducing a motion destined for failure, adding that the electorate would make a "political judgment" regarding the party's conduct. Leitão Amaro also rebuked the PS for choosing to abstain during the vote.

Despite the friction, Leitão Amaro affirmed that the minority cabinet will not alter its legislative approach. The administration plans to persist with case-by-case negotiations for passing legislation, maintaining that it has no "preferred partner" within parliament.

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

An international journalistic investigation led by Forbidden Stories has revealed that the U.S. government transferred at least 25,447 migrants to 28 third countries under undisclosed bilateral arrangements. Internal State Department documents and more than 100 interviews show that approximately 20,000 individuals were sent by bus to Mexico, while over 5,000 were flown to foreign nations with which they had no prior connections, including individuals previously granted protection by U.S. immigration courts.

Following these disclosures, over a dozen United Nations human rights experts urged Washington to suspend third-country transfers, warning of heightened risks of persecution, torture, and abuse. Human rights groups also voiced alarm over reported U.S. plans to deport hundreds of detained Afghans to Pakistan, raising fears of their eventual forced return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Index, Klix, Vijesti.

An analysis of more than 83,000 returns filed on Ireland’s lobbying register since 2020 shows that at least 63 former politicians and senior civil servants have repeatedly contacted state institutions and former colleagues on behalf of private clients.

The findings highlight the extent of Ireland's revolving-door practice, in which former public officials transition into private sector advisory and lobbying roles. Although current ethics legislation requires a mandatory cooling-off period before former public servants can lobby government bodies, registry filings confirm frequent direct communications with current decision-makers. In response to the data, governance advocates have called for stricter enforcement of existing laws and longer post-employment restrictions to improve transparency in public policy.

Sources: The Journal.