Former European Parliament President Klaus Hänsch has died

The German Social Democrat served as head of the Parliament from 1994 to 1997.

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Daily Memo: Russian Exports, Black Sea Trade

Grain trade. Russia reduced its wheat exports by 17.7 percent year over year in July to 1.8 million metric tons. In total, Russia exported 2.026 million metric tons of the main grain crops last month, down 37.6 percent compared to last year. Shipments to Egypt, Russia’s largest buyer, decreased 31.7 percent. A representative from Russia’s […] The post Daily Memo: Russian Exports, Black Sea Trade appeared first on Geopolitical Futures .

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Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives

The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

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The big story: The resurrection of Hezbollah

The big story: The resurrection of Hezbollah There was a moment, in late September 2024, when  Hezbollah  was in complete disarray. Eighty  Israeli  bombs had obliterated the  Lebanese  movement’s headquarters. Several of its most senior leaders were dead, including  Hassan Nasrallah , who it appeared had been tracked down by the Israelis and was not safe even 60 feet underground. Not only did Hezbollah commanders suspect the Israelis had hacked their phones and were aware of everything they were saying and doing, but Israel had also booby-trapped thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies to devastating effect. So, the surviving commanders ditched their phones, mounted motorbikes and scooters, and sped around Haret Hreik, Chia and other neighbourhoods that make up the southern suburbs of Beirut colloquially known as Dahieh. Everything was compromised. If Nasrallah wasn’t safe, then no one was. Read more: The resurrection of Hezbollah A man walks with a b

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ASELSAN grows by investing in the future

ASELSAN announced its inflation-adjusted financial results for the first half of 2026. According to the disclosure made to the Public … mehr... The post ASELSAN grows by investing in the future appeared first on European Security & Defence .

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The real message in the yen intervention

The dollar’s status as a reserve currency is not what it used to be

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U.S. Army bets on AI to catch drones radar keeps missing

The drones buzzing over U.S. military bases today are often too small, too cheap, and too fast for existing radar systems to reliably catch, and the Army just placed a multimillion-dollar bet on artificial intelligence closing that gap. The U.S. Army awarded Xtremis Inc., a technology company headquartered in Washington, D.C., a contract to research […]

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Russia hits Kyiv and its region overnight, 14 dead as ammonia leaks and building collapses

Second massed Kyiv barrage in five days kills 14, floods four districts with fires

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US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones

The U.S. Army wants new surface-to-air missiles, costing less than $150,000 apiece, that can destroy small drones.

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Russia’s Road Back Runs Through Berlin

By Andrew Ryvkin Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the media has focused more on Russia’s negotiations with the United States than with the European Union. The White House, regardless of its occupant, has been portrayed as the Kremlin’s only Western counterpart in this war. But that view is more reminiscent of the Cold War […] The post Russia’s Road Back Runs Through Berlin appeared first on Geopolitical Futures .

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US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report

US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report The US has exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war on Iran, suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trump’s threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since World War II. The US has drained its supply of surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources who said the US had used "virtually all" of these munitions. These long-range missiles are a critical part of the US’s arsenal, allowing it to accurately target foes from a distance without relying on warplanes that are vulnerable to air defence systems. Reuters reported that US Central Command - which oversees military operations in the Middle East - has had to replenish its stock of surface-to-surface missiles from other theatres of operation. Read more:  US deplet

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HENSOLDT to supply equipment for dismounted JFST

The dismounted JFSTs will deliver groundbreaking capabilities for multi-domain operations Taufkirchen, 4.08.2026 – HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract by … mehr... The post HENSOLDT to supply equipment for dismounted JFST appeared first on European Security & Defence .

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Gaza ‘unsafe for civilians’ as Israeli attacks hit homes and classrooms

Gaza remains unsafe for civilians as Israeli attacks continue, including on schools and canvas classrooms, despite the October Israel-Hamas ceasefire that ended two years of war, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned on Tuesday.

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Lockheed seeks US mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

The deals would mark a significant step in the U.S. push to build domestic mineral supply chains.

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Why a Chilling Video of a Kherson Vegetable Seller Has Shocked Ukraine

Footage from Kherson shows an FPV drone pursuing 52-year-old Yuriy around his vegetable truck before exploding. He survived, but the attack mirrors a wider pattern documented by the UN of civilians near the front being hunted during ordinary daily tasks.

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Channel rescue brings Burnham’s border pledge into focus

Many aboard initially refused assistance from French rescuers.

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Is Washington Rewriting the North American Trade Agreement Around China?

Washington has repeatedly used trade policy and U.S. market access over the past decade to advance broader economic security priorities with its trading partners. The Trump administration’s decision not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on July 1, during a mandatory six-year review, is the latest example of this approach. Despite the inclusion in the U.S. trade representative’s announcement that deficits were a prevailing concern, conversations with industry sources and past statements by the administration indicate that ongoing negotiations increasingly focus on limiting Chinese supply chain inputs by embedding economic security principles into the continent’s trade architecture. Incorporating provisions like investment screening, The post Is Washington Rewriting the North American Trade Agreement Around China? appeared first on War on the Rocks .

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Iran Is “Counting Coup” On The United States

The Iranian leadership appears to be intent on demonstrating its defiance and courage in the face of American force while also humiliating the “most powerful man in the world.” “Counting Coup, or striking an enemy, was the highest honor earned by warriors participating in the intertribal wars of the Great Plains. Key to a man’s success in Plains combat was demonstrating his own courage by proving superiority over his opponent and, in a competitive sense, over his own comrades . Killing was a part of war, but showing courage in the process was more important for individual status. This was best accomplished by risking one’s life in charging the enemy on foot or horseback to get close enough to touch or strike him with the hand, a weapon, or a “coupstick.” Humiliating the enemy also played a part in this fighting… Counting Coup, then, was the epitome of a type of warfare that pitted skill and daring of one man against another.” Walking the Line Iran is playing a very dangerous game. In t

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US begins handing Ukraine military aid mission to European allies as Pentagon reorganizes command

The Security Assistance Group-Ukraine has coordinated billions of dollars in military aid since 2022. The Pentagon says the transition reflects Europe's growing role in supporting Kyiv's defense.

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Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack

Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.

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Brussels hands its €5bn scale-up fund to Stockholm private equity giant EQT

The European Commission previously said it chose EQT because of its shared ambition to "scale deep-tech innovation in Europe", despite the firm being best known for buying established companies.

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OPM breach victims could get identity protection for life

The federal government’s coverage for 22.1 million people hoovered up in the 2015 China-linked breaches is scheduled to end Sept. 30.

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Thales Australia whips together armed UGV in just 6 weeks

Thales Australia has turned a drawing board concept into a fully functioning, armed unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, in just six weeks.

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EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

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Moscow restaurant bombing sparks pro-war nationalist fury over elite privilege and security failures

As Chaiko’s champagne-soaked birthday in a Moscow luxury restaurant turned into a bloodbath, furious pro-war bloggers are openly asking why they should keep dying at the front when their generals cannot even be kept safe at home.

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Israel violates Lebanese airspace, kills over two dozen in Gaza in weekend strikes

Israeli forces reportedly killed more than two dozen Palestinians in Gaza and violated Lebanese airspace more than 100 times over the weekend despite ongoing ceasefire agreements, UN agencies and peacekeepers said on Monday.

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Can Europe contain the Ceuta fallout?

Home affairs ministers are meeting this morning as the fallout of the Ceuta crisis continues to roil Europe. Last week’s sudden influx of migrants into the Spanish exclave — most of whom have since returned — sparked heated exchanges between European leaders. On the show, hosts Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart preview whether today’s emergency meeting […]

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Ukraine reportedly strikes Wildberries warehouses near Moscow, St. Petersburg, as Syzran oil refinery burns

Ukraine's military launched a wide-ranging drone attack on Russia overnight on Aug. 4, reportedly striking logistics and oil infrastructure in various regions of the country, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

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EU carbon border tax may hit India’s steel sector less hard than expected, study finds

Climate think tank Sandbag estimates that costs under its 'expected' scenario amount to just €79m in 2034 if higher prices for cleaner steel are factored in.

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