A jury in Malta has acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of all charges in the 2017 car bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict, delivered in Valletta, concludes the prosecution of individuals linked to a case that highlighted Malta’s culture of impunity and raised significant concerns about political corruption.

Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham viewed the Bayeux Tapestry, symbolising Franco-British relations, during Macron’s visit to the UK. The tapestry, on loan for ten months, highlights cultural ties, while discussions also focus on migration and support for Ukraine.

Ukraine has notified the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) that Russian airspace is unsafe for civilian flights due to increased military activity. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged caution, highlighting several past aviation incidents linked to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.

On 29 August, a majority of Icelanders rejected the reopening of EU accession talks, which have been stalled since 2013. The advisory referendum result means no new negotiations with Brussels, preserving Iceland’s current EEA benefits while maintaining control over its fishing waters.

The new academic year in France commenced on Tuesday, introducing significant measures including a mobile phone ban in schools and a revised bullying questionnaire incorporating sexual violence queries. Education Minister Édouard Geffray announced around 10 million pupils will participate, with findings expected to highlight serious issues in child safety.

A Canadian national of Chinese origin, accused of espionage, will remain in pre-trial detention in Belgium. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office extended her detention by one month after rejecting her appeal, following her arrest linked to NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe amid an ongoing investigation.