Attacks

• Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen border-free arrangement with Spain following "shocking" scenes of migrant crossings in Ceuta. • The move received support from Finland and Denmark, while Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš went further by urging a temporary suspension of Spain's overall Schengen membership. • Spain has criticized the response of these EU nations, labeling their actions as "selfish" amid the migration crisis.

• Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen border-free arrangement with Spain following a surge of migrant crossings in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the scenes in Ceuta as "shocking," prompting Finland and Denmark to support Italy's decision. • Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has gone further, urging a temporary suspension of Spain's overall membership in the Schengen area.

• On July 31, 2026, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. • Jaishankar urged Iran to ensure that commercial shipping and seafarers are not targeted amid escalating tensions in West Asia. • This diplomatic outreach highlights India's commitment to maintaining maritime security and the stability of global trade routes.

In today’s newsletter: ​The legal protections once considered foundational ​in conflict are now routinely bypassed​,​ with healthcare personnel treated as legitimate targetsGood morning. While you were asleep, Donald Trump claimed a deal had been reached for the “complete disarmament of Hamas” in Gaza. His announcement, characteristically, does not yet seem watertight, with briefings from both sides revealing points of contention, and as such is being treated with caution by some world leaders.As anyone paying attention knows, the conflict has seen Israel and Hamas accused of war crimes, and two years ago, the international criminal court issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. Elsewhere in the region, the Israel-US military operation in Iran has been repeatedly declared as “illegal”. That label now feels almost obsolete on the global stage, as laws are ignored, norms tossed aside, and multinational institutions degraded.England news | Hundreds of people have been evacuated and a major incident declared after a wildfire spread over more than 80 hectares (200 acres) on the coast of Suffolk, just a few miles from the Sizewell B nuclear power station.UK politics | Labour has accused Reform UK of being “up to its neck in sleaze” as it called on the Electoral Commission to urgently investigate substantial donations made to the party by the mother of a convicted fraudster.Middle East | Donald Trump has said a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, however briefings from both sides exposed disputes over its implementation that could prove difficult to overcome.Europe | The Spanish government is deploying extra troops and police officers to its north African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of people swam and waded into the tiny territory from neighbouring Morocco in a matter of hours.UK news | The co-founder of Palestine Action has won permission to challenge the ban against the group at the UK’s highest court. Continue reading...

• A Chinese-speaking threat actor is utilizing autonomous AI models to scan for seven specific vulnerabilities, combining automated discovery with manual exploitation. • The activity was detailed by Unit 42, a division of Palo Alto Networks, which identified the actor's hybrid approach to conducting cyberattacks. • This development is significant as it demonstrates the use of AI to scale the initial stages of an attack, potentially increasing the speed and volume of compromises.

• The Indian Parliament's 2026 Monsoon Session continues on Thursday with a heavy legislative agenda for both houses. • The Lok Sabha is scheduled to consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, to address judicial staffing. • The Rajya Sabha is expected to deliberate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill and the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

Huge missile and drone attack on Ukraine as Poland’s Tusk prepares to travel to impact site discovered in east of countryAt least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in another night of heavy Russian attacks on Ukraine, with neighbouring Poland also investigating an reported airspace violation and explosion on its territory.Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones against targets in Ukraine, with casualties reported primarily in Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions. Continue reading...