News and developments across the European continent
UK's Financial Conduct Authority calls for greater powers to oversee AI risks, stating regulators must collaborate to tackle AI threats, according to the Financial Times.
Russian-speaking hackers have breached the email accounts of UK Foreign Office staff, with data offered for sale on darknet forums at prices up to $60,000, The Telegraph reports. The UK National Cyber Security Centre has urged potentially affected organizations to audit their networks and immediately isolate any compromised devices.
"#ClimateChange is here, we are living the consequences and it is only the start of July," French fire service Colonel Eric Belgioino told the public.
Wildfires raged in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday as hundreds of firefighters battled blazes, with Greek authorities warning of toxic smoke.
10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern France
Russian hackers have infiltrated the emails of UK government and overseas Foreign Office officials in an ongoing cyberattack, according to The Telegraph.
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey as part of a renewed effort to end Russia's war in Ukraine, a U.S. official said.
Belgium is reportedly astonished by the Trump administration pressuring FIFA to revoke a ban on Balogun.
810 dead after record-breaking heatwave across Germany.
A man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Ballymun in 2021, TheJournal.ie reports.
10,000 people evacuated in southeastern France due to wildfires.
Wildfires near Les Angles, France have burned over 1,600 hectares and forced authorities to ban public access to a Tour de France stage.
A 39-year-old man was shot dead in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, prompting a safety alert.
Over 100 people were detained in Turkey during protests against NATO, Reuters reports. Turkish communists organized a protest march in Kizilay square in the capital. Reuters reported that protesters chanted slogans including "NATO is a murderer, get out of the country" and "We won't let NATO in." Police used tear gas against them. The NATO summit will take place July 7-8 in Ankara.
A third heatwave is sweeping across France, Spain and other parts of Europe, with soaring temperatures and wildfires spreading, according to SANA.
NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara this week amid deepening disagreements over strategic priorities, defense spending, and the alliance's response to recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, which exposed divisions as no European allies agreed to take a direct role in the operation.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China is ready to expand cooperation with Finland in green transition, AI, and trade during talks with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Helsinki on July 5, 2026.
Two record-breaking summer heatwaves in early July have already provided the UK and Europe with a snapshot of their new climate, according to a BBC article.
The AI for Good summit opening Tuesday in Geneva is set to address the surge in CO2 emissions from AI industry giants.
Approximately 50,000 residents and holidaymakers are on lockdown due to a wildfire that reportedly broke out at a campsite. Thousands have been evacuated near Carcassonne, where Tour de France stage 4 begins, with major roads closed.
Wildfire warning issued to UK tourists visiting Spain, Portugal and Greece as firefighters tackle blazes amid rising temperatures across Europe.
Charles Leclerc wins the British Grand Prix, boosting George Russell's title hopes.
Tour de France third stage to proceed without spectators due to wildfire threat.
A young man is in critical condition in hospital after a serious assault in Dublin city centre.
French wildfires force officials to ban the public from the Tour de France's third stage.
Unknown thieves stole jewelry worth €4 million from the René Lalique jewelry museum in France, Le Parisien reports. The robbery occurred around 5:30 a.m. local time; according to the publication, several hooded individuals broke down the door and smashed six display cases. In total, the thieves took 20 crystal jewelry items. The thieves apparently 'were well informed' about which items were more valuable, the publication says.
Police shoot man in Mo i Rana, Norway.
Tesco has issued an urgent recall for specific batches of a salmon product sold in its stores over a link to meningitis.
Hackers breached approximately 80,000 computers of the British government and Foreign Ministry, stealing data and offering it for sale, according to Telegraph. The stolen email addresses and passwords give access to key government IT systems, the newspaper notes, adding the data can currently be purchased on the darknet for about $60,000.
More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey.