Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit

Papers with U.S. State Department markings, found Friday morning in the business center of an Alaskan hotel, revealed previously undisclosed and potentially sensitive details about the Aug. 15 meetings between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Anchorage.more

US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin described their meeting yesterday in Alaska as ‘constructive,’ but did not announce any specific agreements after the talks ended abruptly. Trump noted that they agreed on many issues, but several important issues remained unresolved.more

In an aviation tech breakthrough that could change naval warfare, Chinese aerospace engineers have unveiled what could be the world’s first high-speed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone powered by a jet engine. The sleek, runway-independent uncrewed aircraft can be launched from the decks of ordinary warships – even in rough seas.more

If Ukraine wants to regain territory occupied by Russia, it should adopt a porcupine strategy, meaning it should become a well-armed, difficult target, said security and defense analyst Michael Clarke in an interview with the British station Sky News. The expert commented on the Trump-Putin summit scheduled for today.more

Germany is facing a heatwave. Temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius were recorded yesterday across much of the country. The heatwave will begin to subside on Saturday, bringing a cooling trend, according to the German Meteorological Service (DWD).more

Experts warn extreme weather is a growing public health emergency, urging urgent action to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen health systems amid rising heat-related deaths and disease outbreaks. more

According to Krystyna Felczak, owner of a purchase shop near the northern Swedish city of Umeå, picking blueberries in Swedish forests may once again be profitable, even for Poles. This year, prices have skyrocketed, and most Thais, who previously dominated the industry, haven't come to pick them.more

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened "severe consequences" if Russia's Vladimir Putin does not agree to peace in Ukraine but also said on Wednesday that a meeting between them could swiftly be followed by a second that would include the leader of Ukraine.more

Debates are underway in Brussels on a thorough amendment to EU Regulation EC 261 on air passenger rights, which paints an increasingly bleak picture for travellers. Legislators are considering extending delay thresholds to up to 6 hours and reducing compensation amounts.more

At least five explosive devices have been found since the start of the summer holidays on popular Portuguese beaches near Lisbon.more

For three to five years, Vladimir Putin will have a ‘window of opportunity’ to attack Europe. After that, increased European defence capabilities should dissuade him from doing so, according to former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.more

Europe is struggling with an exceptionally intense heatwave that has engulfed most of the south and west of the continent. Temperatures are reaching or exceeding 40°C, with severe weather warnings in place in many regions, and dangerous fires have broken out in several countries, leading to the evacuation of residents and tourists.more

Four reactors at France's largest nuclear power plant have stopped working due to the massive presence of jellyfish in their cooling systems, state-owned energy company EDF said.more

Scientists working at the Polish Antarctic Station found the remains of British explorer Dennis ‘Tink’ Bell in January this year. He went missing in 1959, at the age of 25, during an expedition to Antarctica, the BBC reported yesterday.more

Migrants in Greece whose asylum applications have been rejected will be required to wear ankle monitoring bracelets as part of planned measures to speed up deportations, a Greek government official announced, according to the AP news agency.more

After years of record-breaking Italian tourism and a growing number of customers, this year has seen a new phenomenon: deserted paid beaches. In June and July, the number of people on paid beaches was 30% lower than last year. The number of hotel bookings is also falling.more

Spain is entering its second week of this year's second heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. The state meteorological agency has issued an orange weather alert for 12 of the 17 autonomous communities.more

The pilot of a plane flying from Barcelona to Porto yesterday fainted during the flight. The co-pilot managed to safely land the aircraft.more

The leaders of six European countries, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on Ukraine yesterday, in which they stressed that they "remain committed to the principle that international borders cannot be changed by force."more

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has beaten Elon Musk's Grok in the final of a tournament to crown the best artificial intelligence (AI) chess player. Historically, tech companies have often used chess to assess the progress and abilities of a computer, with modern chess machines virtually unbeatable against even the top human players.more

The planned summit in Alaska is a victory for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, even if US President Donald Trump sees the meeting as proof of his strength, British television station Sky News said today.‘The Telegraph’ newspaper called on Trump not to abandon Ukraine by agreeing to an unfair peace deal.more

Dutch airline KLM confirmed on Wednesday that its customers were affected by a leak of personal data, blaming an issue with an external platform used to manage customer service. more

The fire in the Aude department in southern France is the second largest recorded in the country's history, according to the daily Le Figaro. Although the blaze was not yet fully extinguished this morning, firefighters managed to contain it. So far, the blaze has engulfed 17,000 hectares, of which approximately 13,000 hectares have been burnt.more

There is strong support in European Union countries for a program to send migrants who have entered Europe illegally to centers outside the EU, Danish Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad told the Financial Times. He listed Poland among the countries supporting the idea.more

According to a Gallup poll, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is twice as popular in the United States as US President Donald Trump, the British newspaper "Telegraph" reported. The Ukrainian politician ranked second in the popularity rankings, just behind Pope Leo XIV.more

Parts of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef, famed for its stunning colors and biodiversity, suffered the biggest decline of coral on record last year after a marine heatwave bleached vast swathes of hard coral, a new report has found.more

A special police task force in Thailand, the Center for Combating Threats to Buddhism, has launched a manhunt for 154 current and 27 former Buddhist monks, The Nation reported yesterday. The monks are suspected of crimes that harm the reputation of the country's dominant religion.more

The Kremlin on Thursday said Russia President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, though a specific date or location has yet to be announced.more