Macron's political crisis: Impeachment threat and left-wing rifts

France's Constitution does not include a procedure for "impeachment" to overturn and replace the president through Parliament.

Biden's top-secret nuclear strategy counters China's growing arsenal

President Biden approved a top-secret nuclear strategy plan in March, which, for the first time in history, reorients American deterrence strategy to counter the rapid expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal, according to The New York Times.

Kiev ratified Rome Statute; ICC prosecutes war crimes in Ukraine

The Verkhovna Rada in Kiev has voted to ratify the Rome Statute, the document foundational to the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to news agencies citing posts by Ukrainian parliamentarians.

Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Moscow

Ukraine is reported to have launched one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital, Moscow, on Wednesday, 21 August, according to the city’s mayor.

Proletarsk fire: 11 tanks destroyed, state of emergency declared

The fuel depot in Proletarsk, near the city of Rostov in Russia, has been burning for the third consecutive day, following a Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday.

Verkhovna Rada passes law banning Russian Orthodox Church

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law that bans the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine and issues an ultimatum to religious organisations affiliated with the Russian Federation.

Israel accepts U.S. ceasefire proposal amid ongoing Gaza conflict

Israel has accepted the compromise proposal put forward by the United States to end the fighting in Gaza, according to the American Secretary of State, BBC reports.

Biden’s final stand: Endorses Harris, condemns Trump at DNC

The American president, Joe Biden, received a standing ovation upon his arrival at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday evening, as reported by France Presse and relayed by Agerpres.

Lithuania begins building base for German troops' first post-WWII deployment

Lithuania began construction on a military base, which, upon its completion by the end of 2027, will accommodate up to 4,000 combat-ready German soldiers.

Turkey battles wildfires amid peak tourist season

During peak tourist season, Turkey is facing significant wildfires, with the risk of new outbreaks expected to persist for at least ten more days, authorities warn.

Blinken urges ceasefire in Gaza, calls it a last chance

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who pressed for a ceasefire in Gaza during his visit to Israel, described the ongoing negotiations as "perhaps the last" opportunity to secure the release of prisoners and achieve a ceasefire, according to AFP, as cited by Agerpres.

Biden withdraws, Harris takes lead at Democratic Convention

In the United States, in Chicago, the National Convention of the Democratic Party is set to begin, where it will officially endorse the candidacy of the current Vice President Kamala Harris for the November presidential elections. Harris will be contesting against former Republican President Donald Trump in these elections.