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A police officer in protective clothing works at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, August 5, 2026. Photo: Reuters

EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Germany probes new sabotage cases

Russia denies involvement. It says it will respond to what its foreign ministry spokesperson called "anti-Russian action", and summoned Germany's top diplomat in Moscow.

EU European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas delivers a joint statement with Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro (not pictured) on the Enhanced Partnership between the Philippines and the European Union, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center on July 24, 2026 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Photo: Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS

More than 10 EU countries willing to contribute to Lebanon mission

The 90-meter (295-foot) cargo ship Tugberk Imamoglu was traveling from Turkey’s Iskenderun to Eregli in the Black Sea. Photo: DHA

Cargo ship missing after collision off Turkey coast

The airport is ​a cargo and military logistics hub used by NATO and Ukraine's Antonov Airlines for military supplies. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa/picture alliance

Germany blames Russia for attempted airport drone attack

Residents stand in front of their apartment building damaged by a Russian missile strike in the town of Boryspil, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine September 1, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Russian air attacks kill 12 in Kyiv region on sixth day of strikes

Norway's King Haakon looks on after attending a memorial service for the late King Harald, in Asker, Norway, August 30, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Norway's new king takes oath before parliament

A young unaccompanied migrant overlooks a shelter set up by the government after police cleared a makeshift beach camp in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta following a mass crossing from Morocco, August 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File Photo

Italy, Spain extend tit-for-tat border controls after Ceuta migrant surge

Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov. Photo: UNB/AP

Nato's Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia: Lavrov

Newly appointed Ukrainian Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara attends a session of the Ukrainian parliament, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine on 19 August 2026. Photo: Reuters

Ukraine defence chief pledges 'clear' war plan to win early loan release

Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken on 24 March 2026. Photo: Reuters

Euro outsiders not making much accession progress, ECB says

Ukraine is taking the war 'back to where it came from' with drone strikes deep inside Russia, said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday. Photo: REUTERS

Fire reported at Russian refinery after drone crash

A general view of Bessastadir, the residency of the President of Iceland near Reykjavik, Iceland, January 17, 2024

Iceland starts counting EU talks referendum; 'yes' votes have slim early lead

A general view of Bessastadir, the residency of the President of Iceland near Reykjavik, Iceland, January 17, 2024

Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks