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Russian MP threatens Hungary with energy cut-off after Budapest labels Moscow a security threat

Hungary’s new Tisza government has labelled Russia a security threat, marking a sharp break with the Orbán era. Moscow has warned the shift could put Hungary’s Russian oil and gas supplies at risk.

Euronews

Iceland to vote on reopening EU membership talks in close referendum

Icelanders will vote in a referendum on Saturday whether to resume entry talks with the European Union amid growing global insecurity. Voters are not being asked to decide just yet if they want to join the 27-member bloc – only whether they want their government to negotiate possible terms.

France 24

US warns EU it will act over corporate sustainability rules

The Trump administration sent a letter to the European Union (EU) in August 2026 saying that it "will take any actions necessary to address unreasonable burdens on US commerce" unless the EU further scales back two corporate sustainability laws. The letter identifies the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which requires…

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Bulletin PM briefing: 12 arrests over deadly crash and Burnham in Kyiv

Deadly A66 crash investigation ‘looking at links to organised crime’ as 12 are arrested. Burnham’s blunt four-word response to claim UK is adding ‘fuel to fire’ in Ukraine. Iran to face ‘toughest sanctions in history’ – what we know. Reform’s Richard Tice says couples with children should be married ‘in…

The Independent UK

European allies back Ukraine as country marks Independence Day without US envoys

European leaders joined Zelenskyy in Kyiv as Ukraine marked its fifth Independence Day since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. No delegates from the Trump administration were present as Witkoff and Kushner stayed away from ceremony.

Euronews

Burnham commits to Starmer’s Brexit red lines in blow to hopes of rejoining EU

The prime minister has promised to be ‘bolder’ than his predecessor in taking the UK back to the heart of Europe but Downing Street refused to provide a ‘running commentary’ on discussions

The Independent UK

Will Andy Burnham bring the UK closer to the European Union?

Prime minister Andy Burnham has indicated that Britain must be bolder in forging closer ties with the European Union , arguing that greater co-operation is required across all sectors. Speaking to European Council president Antonio Costa on a train journey to Kyiv , Mr Burnham emphasised that an upcoming UK…

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Health Ministry announces medical device regulatory reforms for ease of doing business

The Ministry of Health has introduced new regulations for medical devices. These reforms simplify requirements and enhance transparency for businesses. Outsourced sterilisation rules are now easier for manufacturers to follow. Uniform testing fees and recognized EU jurisdictions reduce ambiguity. These changes facilitate timely access to advanced medical technologies in India.

The Economic Times

'We are stepping up': EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defences

As Ukraine continues to sustain brutal Russian bombardment, the European Union has approved €6.1 billion for the war-torn country’s defences as part of the bloc’s €90 billion loan programme.

Euronews

What rejoining the EU single market would mean for the UK economy

ANALYSIS: The prime minister has been urged to bring the UK back into the European Union’s single market. But would it bring economic boosts? Dan Haygarth, Athena Stavrou and Karl Matchett find out.

The Independent UK

Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfers

After Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government.

Euronews

Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens

Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification.

Euronews

Europe’s hollowed-out armies: The race to find 100,000 soldiers

The European Commissioner for Defence, Andrius Kubilius, says Europe needs to be able to rapidly deploy around 100,000 troops to deter a potential Russian attack. Experts warn about the problems meeting this target.

Euronews

The border frontline: Latvia faces migrants, drones and war fears

Latvia, on the European Union and NATO’s eastern frontier, is stepping up border security as it faces renewed pressure from irregular migration, drone incursions and the growing threat posed by Russia and Belarus.

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Refugee policy faces OECD test

Thailand is in the midst of gaining international prominence through its membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council from 2025 to 2027, progressing its accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and conducting negotiations over a free trade agreement with the European Union.

The Economic Times

Climate damage: The next hit to Europe's public finances

Europe's public finances face growing strain from uninsured climate damage, with recent extreme weather events having caused significant economic losses across the continent. Governments are exploring adaptation and risk-sharing strategies to manage future impacts. Insurance coverage for climate-linked catastrophes remains low in many European nations.