France: Train traffic to return to normal Monday
Rail traffic in France is slowly recovering after engineers worked through the night to restore signal stations and cables damaged by Friday's act of sabotage. Train traffic will be restored on Monday, the international media announces. Around 800 thousand travelers were affected.
Rodica Mazur
Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza leaves at least 30 dead
At least 30 people have been killed and over 100 injured in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir-al Balah, central Gaza, where thousands were sheltering. The Israeli military said it had launched the strike in order to destroy a Hamas command and control center inside the compound, CNN reports.
Ecaterina Arvintii
Tragic toll in the Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi has killed at least 34 people
The death toll from landslides and floods triggered from Typhoon Gaemi in the Philippines has risen to 34 while several people are still missing in different regions, writes the local media.
Ukraine launched dozens of drones at Russia: 12 were shot down by Russian defenses in Briansk
Russian air defense units intercepted 21 Ukrainian drones late on July 26 over the southern border region of Bryansk, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed. The regional governor said 12 drones were downed in the space of an hour, The Kyiv Independent reports.
Paris Train Chaos: SNCF Faces Vandalism and Delays
This morning, the French national railway company SNCF announced that it had been the victim of "several acts of malevolence” during the night, resulting in fires on several high-speed lines, according to Euronews.
Obama Backs Kamala Harris for Democratic Nomination
Barack Obama has announced his support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the Democratic Party's presidential nomination race, effectively ending recent speculation about his endorsement of her.
Viorica Rusica
White House Talks Focus on Gaza Ceasefire and Humanitarian Crisis
During a meeting at the White House, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the war in Gaza and the potential for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to Euronews.
Iryna Farion Murder: Ukrainian Security Forces Identify Suspect
A young man, 18 years old, has been detained on suspicion of murdering former Ukrainian parliamentarian Iryna Farion, who was fatally shot in Lviv, local authorities have announced, CNN reports.
Hungary Faces Fuel Shortage After Ukraine Bans Russian Oil
Hungary is facing a fuel shortage due to Ukraine's decision to ban the transit of Russian oil through its territory.
NATO Denies Intentional Russian Attack Amid Drone Findings
NATO declared on Thursday that there is no indication that the remains of Russian drones found in Romania are evidence of an intentional attack on the territory of the transatlantic alliance, but that they indicate "irresponsible and potentially dangerous" actions, reports Reuters.
Leopard 2 Tanks Arriving in Kiev: Netherlands and Denmark Lead Delivery
The Netherlands and Denmark will soon deliver 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Kiev. These tanks, which have been fully repaired by the German defence company Rheinmetall, are scheduled for delivery to Ukraine by the end of summer 2024, following several months of testing.
Bogdan Nigai
Israel Delays Mandatory ETA-IL Permits Until 2025
Israeli authorities have postponed the introduction of mandatory electronic permits (ETA-IL) for entry into the country until January 1, 2025.