UK and France sign new 3-year deal to halt irregular Channel crossings, with London paying Paris up to €766 million for stepped-up French law enforcement at departure points. France

France hits out at Reform UK's plan to use the Royal Navy to return migrants. The opposition party's proposal would deploy naval vessels to intercept Channel crossings.

France criticizes Reform UK's proposal to use the Royal Navy to return migrants across the English Channel, in a dispute over UK migration policy.

Denmark assumes UN Security Council presidency for August, naming conflict-related hunger, food security, women and climate security as its priorities

Denmark has assumed the rotating UN Security Council presidency for August, with Copenhagen saying it will prioritize conflict-related hunger, food security, women, peace and security, and climate security during its month-long term.

Erdogan tells MBS Israel must fully comply with Gaza Peace Plan's phase 2 roadmap and says Türkiye is 'saddened' by attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues. Erdogan said Türkiye is saddened by attacks on Saudi Arabia and committed to peace and stability, and told MBS that Israel must fully comply with the roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza Peace Plan, adding Ankara is closely monitoring developments.

US to close diplomatic missions in Canada, Japan, Indonesia and other countries, TASS reports citing sources. White House initially sought closure of up to 30 foreign missions deemed inefficient, but only five will be cut.

The US will close diplomatic missions in Canada, Japan, Indonesia and other countries, Reuters reports citing sources. The White House initially sought to close up to 30 foreign missions deemed inefficient, but only five will be cut.