Year: 2026

EU BRIEFING

This morning, leaders address energy supply challenges and military readiness concerns across Europe.
The European Union prepares for notable upcoming sanctions.

HONG KONG COURT RULING
Activists convicted of inciting subversion related to Tiananmen vigil this morning.
International condemnation expected as authorities intensify crackdown on dissent.

Family and friends gathered to remember a man described as generous, talented, and humble, sharing heartfelt stories that evoked tears during the tribute. The gathering highlighted his positive impact on those around him, reinforcing the strong connections he fostered throughout his life.

Liberia received its first group of “third country” deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, comprising around 20 migrants from Latin America. A small number of deportees resisted disembarkation, leading to their eventual return to the plane, with their current status unknown. Liberia plans to accept up to 1,200 deportees over the next year.

A 14-year-old boy died after being struck by a bus in Portsmouth on 17 August. He was walking along The Hard when the incident occurred. The bus driver, a 39-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released on bail as investigations continue.

Fighter jets destroyed a marine drone loaded with explosives near Romania’s Neptun Deep gas project, prompting a condemnation of Russia for escalating threats.

Kandersteg, a Swiss village of 1,300 residents, faces hazards from the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which poses a landslide risk potentially greater than the 2025 Blatten incident. Increased glacier melt and permafrost thaw, driven by climate change, exacerbate this danger. Authorities monitor the area continuously.

Brazil will invest approximately 2.3 billion reais ($444.2 million) in its artificial intelligence ecosystem, focusing on projects with both US and Chinese firms. Key initiatives include a partnership with Huawei and iFlytek for supercomputing infrastructure in Rio de Janeiro and a supercomputer expected to rank among the world’s top ten, located in Rio Grande do Norte.

A new report from CBRE Group indicates that Calgary’s tech sector experienced over 50% job growth between 2022 and 2025, significantly outpacing the next metropolitan area by more than 20 percentage points. This positions Calgary as a leading hub for technology employment in Canada.

FBI agents executed search warrants on former Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell, seizing electronic devices amid a criminal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. The searches occurred shortly after Swalwell arrived in San Francisco and targeted his residence in Washington, D.C. He resigned from Congress in April.