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EU sends satellite aid after Colombia quake kills 132

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:57:24 +0000

The European Union mobilised its Copernicus satellite service and said it was providing funding, including through the Red Cross, after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10 and triggered a national emergency response. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc also activated its crisis consular assistance mechanism for EU citizens caught in the disaster. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella initially reported at least 111 deaths, 87 injuries and more than 1,000 damaged buildings, while later tallies cited by Asocapitales put the toll at 132 dead and more than 570 injured. Some later reports cited at least 164 deaths as rescue work continued in western Colombia. The quake struck at 7:34 a.m. local time near San José del Palmar in Chocó, at a depth reported around 100 to 110 kilometres, and was felt in neighbouring Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela. Rescue teams, police, soldiers and volunteers searched collapsed buildings and homes in cities including Cali, Pereira, Quibdó and Manizales, where damage included collapsed buildings, damaged hospitals, suspended airport operations and a cracked or collapsed cathedral tower. The United States announced $15.5 million for emergency shelter, food, protection and damage assessments, while several Latin American and European governments offered rescue teams, equipment or other assistance.

Highlights:

Damage tally: UN figures available at 2:45 p.m. local time listed 1,575 homes damaged, 37 destroyed, 61 buildings collapsed, and damage to 18 health centres, 52 schools and 17 community centres.
EU precedent: The EU released €25 million in two packages for medical supplies and rescue teams after twin earthquakes in Venezuela in June 2026.
Transport disruption: Colombia Reports said the Pereira airport roof came down and five other western Colombian airports reported damage, while other accounts said several airports suspended operations pending assessments.
Regional reach: The tremor prompted evacuations in Bogotá and was felt outside Colombia in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, according to UN and AFP-based accounts.

The EU has mobilised Copernicus, our satellite service, to support rescue and relief operations. We are providing funding to support the response, including through the Red Cross - Kaja Kallas

Perspectives:

European Commission: Ursula von der Leyen wrote that Europe's heart was with Colombians after the Chocó quake and said the EU was ready to provide further help beyond Copernicus satellite support. (Noviny.sk)
Colombian government: De la Espriella sent ministers to coordinate the response in Chocó, Valle del Cauca and the coffee region, cancelled a planned visit to La Guajira, and said he would travel to Pereira. (Colombia Reports)
United Nations: UN teams in Colombia worked with national authorities and the disaster risk management agency while preparing an initial emergency response meeting to determine needs. (UN News)
Ecuador: President Daniel Noboa offered a 47-person urban search-and-rescue team with trained dogs and enough autonomy to operate for seven days. (La República)

Sources:

Erdbeben in Kolumbien: Kolumbien ruft nach Erdbeben landesweiten Notstand aus - zeit.de
Von der Leyenová: EÚ je pripravená poskytnúť Kolumbii pomoc po zemetrasení - noviny.sk
EU bistår etter jordskjelvet i Colombia - nrk.no
EU mobilises satellite support for Colombia quake rescue efforts - TVP World - google.com
EU providing funding for Colombian earthquake response - rte.ie
Colombia declares national emergency as quake toll hits 111 - caribbeannews.net
ЕС осигури средства за хуманитарни операции след земетресението в Колумбия, заяви Кая Калас - bta.bg
Gobierno venezolano enviará ayuda humanitaria a Colombia tras terremoto - talcualdigital.com
Après le séisme en Colombie, la solidarité s'organise dans le pays et à l'international - radiofrance.fr
EU biedt Colombia hulp aan bij reddingswerk na aardbeving - nd.nl
Còn hàng ngàn người mất tích sau trận động đất kinh hoàng ở Colombia, nhiều nước hỗ trợ khẩn cấp - kenh14.vn
União Europeia pronta para prestar ajuda de emergência à Colômbia - expresso.pt
Colombian president declares emergency after major earthquake kills 111 people - thejournal.ie
Tërmeti në Kolumbi, BE: Gati të ofrojmë më shumë mbështetje - rtsh.al
La Colombie à la recherche de survivants après un séisme meurtrier, les aides affluent - letemps.ch
Σεισμός στην Κολομβία: Αγωνία στα συντρίμμια για τους εγκλωβισμένους - kathimerini.gr
哥倫比亞強震111死逾千房屋受損　當局宣布緊急狀態 - cna.com.tw
Erdbeben: Kolumbien ruft Notstand aus – viele weitere Opfer befürchtet - sueddeutsche.de
Colombia’s Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake - aljazeera.com
Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111 - koreatimes.co.kr
Colombia declares national disaster after devastating earthquake - colombiareports.com
El mundo se solidariza con Colombia tras terremoto y anuncian ayudas para emergencia - larepublica.co
Tragedia en Colombia: el gobierno de Javier Milei prepara el envío de ayuda humanitaria tras el terremoto de 7,4 - rionegro.com.ar
Naturkatastrophe: Retter in Kolumbien suchen nach Überlebenden des Erdbebens - tagesspiegel.de
Parmelin: «Svizzera pronta a fornire aiuto alla Colombia dopo il sisma» - tio.ch
3h. Sismo Colômbia. EUA anunciam envio de ajuda - observador.pt
Colombia declares state of emergency following earthquake, at least 77 killed - ynetnews.com
Záchranári holými rukami pátrajú po preživších, zemetrasenie v Kolumbii zabilo 111 ľudí - 24hod.sk
Colombia declares state of emergency after deadly earthquakes - tribuneonlineng.com
Život u zemljotresu u Kolumbiji izgubilo 111 osoba, proglašeno stanje nacionalne katastrofe - n1info.rs
Kolumbien ruft nach Erdbeben Notstand aus - tagesschau.de
Colombia earthquake: at least 111 people killed; President declares emergency - thehindu.com
Colombia Quake Death Toll Rises To 111 As President Declares State Of Emergency - news18.com
Colombia scrambles for survivors after deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake - iol.co.za
35년 만에 콜롬비아 커피 벨트 덮친 지진…"132명 사망" - mt.co.kr
Colombia declares emergency after 111 killed in earthquake - mehrnews.com
Κολομβία: Σε κατάσταση έκτακτης ανάγκης η χώρα μετά τον ισχυρό σεισμό με τους 100 και πλέον νεκρούς - tanea.gr
Izvanredno stanje u Kolumbiji! Sve je više mrtvih, ljudi zarobljeni pod ruševinama: "Prioritet nam je..." - dnevnik.hr
Séisme en Colombie : une aide internationale qui s’organise et un ressenti jusqu'au Venezuela - franceinfo.fr
Mehr als 100 Tote nach Erdbeben: Kolumbien ruft Notstand aus – Tausende vermisst - ovb-online.de
UN offers support to Colombia after magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills dozens - un.org
Presidente Kast solidariza con Colombia tras terremoto y ofrece ayuda: “Estamos disponibles para apoyar” - latercera.com
At least 111 killed in Colombia earthquake - tribune.com.pk
Colombia rescue efforts press on after deadly earthquake • FRANCE 24 English - youtube.com
EU anuncia envío de 15 mdd para ayudar a Colombia tras potente terremoto - 24-horas.mx
US pledges $15.5M in emergency aid after deadly earthquake in Colombia - aa.com.tr
コロンビア地震、死者111人に　生存者捜索と救出作業続く　大統領が非常事態宣言発令(産経新聞) - yahoo.co.jp
Колумбия обяви извънредно положение след земетресението - segabg.com
Colombia Scrambles to Find Survivors as Quake Kills 111 - deccanchronicle.com
Colombia Declares National Disaster After Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Kills at Least 111 - financecolombia.com
El Gobierno de Javier Milei ofreció enviar ayuda humanitaria a Colombia tras el terremoto que dejó 111 muertos - 0221.com.ar
Terremoto en Colombia deja 111 muertos, edificios colapsados y cientos de personas afectadas - expansion.mx
Българка разказва за земетресението в Колумбия! Силно и дълго - standartnews.com
Kolumbija po hudem potresu, ki je terjal več kot 100 žrtev, razglasila izredne razmere - n1info.si
At least 111 killed as 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia - peopledaily.digital
Разоран земљотрес у Колумбији: Погинуло 111 људи, проглашена национална катастрофа (ВИДЕО) - rtrs.tv
Retter in Kolumbien suchen nach Ãberlebenden des Erdbebens - infranken.de
Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to 132, US announces $15.5 million aid - firstpost.com
Séisme en Colombie : au moins 111 morts ; le président Abelardo de la Espriella décrète l’« état d’urgence » - lemonde.fr
Oglasila se Sofia Vergara nakon potresa u Kolumbiji: "Niste sami, svi ćemo pomoći" - index.hr
Колумбия обяви извънредно положение след силно земетресение с жертви - dnevnik.bg
Número de mortos na Colômbia sobe para 132 após terremoto - abril.com.br
Tërmeti shkatërrimtar me mbi 100 të vdekur, Kolumbia shpall emergjencë kombëtare - gijotina.com
Zoektocht naar overlevenden aardbeving Colombia in volle gang terwijl dodental oploopt tot zeker 164 mensen - nrc.nl
Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise - straitstimes.com
Západ Kolumbie zasáhlo zemětřesení. Počet obětí roste, vláda vyhlásila nouzový stav - hn.cz
World News Updates: Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise - indianexpress.com
Извънредно положение в Колумбия след труса, жертвите са вече повече от 100 (снимки) - dir.bg
132 killed as 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia - scroll.in
Katastrofläge utlyst – över 100 döda i Colombia - na.se

Mount Etna ash halts Catania arrivals until 19:00

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:11:33 +0000

Mount Etna’s eruptive activity disrupted air traffic at Catania airport in eastern Sicily after volcanic ash entered airspace near the airport. Airport operator SAC first suspended arrivals on Monday, August 10, until 1500 GMT, saying the airspace corresponding to the ash cloud had been closed and urging passengers to check flight status with their airlines before going to the airport. ANSA said restrictions were extended during Monday: incoming flights were first pushed back to 21:00, then both arrivals and departures were suspended until 06:00 on Tuesday, August 11, after ash in the atmosphere kept southwest sector C1 closed and led to the closure of sector B3. By Tuesday morning, SAC said arrivals at Catania remained suspended until 19:00, while aircraft already at the airport could depart from runway 08.

Highlights:

Volcano status: INGV said Etna’s eruptive phase continued, with vents at 2,750 metres and 2,360 metres feeding several lava flows and extensive lava fields.
Aviation warning: INGV’s Catania observatory kept its VONA notice for aviation at red, the maximum alert level for ash hazards to aircraft.
Travel alternatives: Some affected travellers shifted to Palermo airport or rail services, and Comiso airport remained operational during the Catania restrictions.
Visitor traffic: ANSA reported provincial roads near Etna were congested as visitors headed to viewpoints, and mountain rescuers assisted two young hikers who lost the trail near Rifugio Citelli.

As the situation is significantly affecting operations, passengers are kindly advised to check the status of their flight with their airline before heading to the airport - SAC

Perspectives:

Catania airport operator SAC: SAC said the situation was significantly affecting operations and being monitored constantly, with further updates depending on volcanic activity and weather conditions; it urged passengers to check flight status with airlines before travelling to the terminal. (Euronews, Reuters)
Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology: INGV’s Etna Observatory reported active vents, a high level of volcanic tremor and a red aviation alert while the eruptive phase continued, and noted a new eruptive vent had opened in the Valle del Bove at about 1,900 metres near Monte Simone. (ANSA, Gazzetta del Sud)
KM Malta Airlines: The airline said it was working closely with Catania Airport and authorities to maintain scheduled operations when safe, but said passenger and crew safety was its overriding priority and it would cancel flights if volcanic ash or weather posed a risk, even at short notice. (Lovin Malta, Independent Malta)
Moldova's Foreign Ministry: The ministry issued a travel alert for Catania, advising Moldovan citizens to check flight status before travel, follow local authority instructions, and contact the Moldovan embassy in Rome in case of emergency. (Ziar.md)

Sources:

Etna eruption: arrivals halted at Catania airport - euronews.com
Intense Mount Etna eruption sends ash south, Catania Airport suspends arrivals, Italy - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform - google.com
Erupția vulcanului Etna paralizează traficul aerian în Sicilia. Zboruri anulate și restricții pe aeroportul din Catania - adevarul.ro
Етна блокира небето над Сицилия: полетите в Катания отново са спрени - actualno.com
Mount Etna eruption grounds all Catania Airport flights amid Sicily travel disruption - mylondon.news
Erupția vulcanului Etna paralizează traficul aerian în Sicilia: Zboruri anulate și restricții pe aeroportul din Catania - unimedia.info
Mount Etna eruption suspends all inbound flights at Catania Airport - dailypost.co.uk
Etna Volcano Ash Cloud Halts Arrivals at Sicily’s Catania Airport - aawsat.com
Ätna stößt weiter Asche aus: Flüge gestrichen - derstandard.at
În plin sezon al vacanțelor, vulcanul Etna perturbă traficul aerian. Zborurile în Sicilia, anulate din cauza eupției - stirileprotv.ro
Pepeo sa Etne zaustavio avio-saobraćaj na Siciliji: Obustavljeni dolasci na aerodrom u Kataniji - mondo.ba
Etna volcano ash cloud halts arrivals at Sicily's Catania airport - reuters.com
Mount Etna eruption causes Catania Airport flight chaos - irishmirror.ie
Vulcanul Etna a erupt cu un nor imens de cenușă: haos pe aeroportul din Catania, care a fost închis - libertatea.ro
Mount Etna eruption grounds UK flights as Catania airport shuts down - glasgowtimes.co.uk
Emissione cenere sull'Etna, atterraggi sospesi a Catania fino alle 21 - ansa.it
Nube vulcanica sull'Etna, sospesi gli atterraggi a Catania fino alle 19 - mediaset.it
Aeroporto di Catania, voli sospesi fino a martedì alle 6 per l’eruzione dell’Etna - ilsole24ore.com
Voli sospesi e navette a 700 euro, Catania paralizzata dall’Etna - repubblica.it
Dichte Aschewolke des Ätna sorgt für Flugausfälle - vol.at
Flight cancellations due Mount Etna eruption - livenewsmalta.com
L'Etna non dà tregua. Traffico aereo limitato fino alle 17 - agi.it
KM Malta Airlines warns of more Catania flight disruptions due to Mount Etna eruptions - independent.com.mt
Po izbruhu Etne zaradi pepela moten letalski promet v Catanii - sta.si
KM Malta Airlines Issues Travel Update As Mount Etna Disrupts Flights | Lovin Malta - lovinmalta.com
KM Malta Airlines warns of last-minute Catania cancellations during Etna eruption - maltatoday.com.mt
Etna, cenere sospende voli a Catania fino alle 6 di martedì 11 agosto - sky.it
L-iżbroff tal-Etna: il-linja nazzjonali tal-ajru tikkanċella titjiriet - tvmnews.mt
ثوران بركان "إتنا" يتسبب في إلغاء الرحلات الجوية في صقلية - omannews.gov.om
KM Malta Airlines flight cancellations due Mount Etna eruption - gozo.news
Etna: nuova bocca eruttiva su Valle del Bove, boati e cenere. Diversi atterraggi cancellati a Catania - gazzettadelsud.it
Europas aktivster Vulkan Ätna spuckt wieder Asche und Lava - tagesschau.de
Huge volcano erupts in holiday spot filled with Brits with flights cancelled - dailyrecord.co.uk
Vulcanul Etna a erupt din nou. MAE a emis o alertă de călătorie pentru orașul italian Catania - ziar.md

UK says 71.3% of England is in drought

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:57:43 +0000

The UK government said Monday that 71.3% of England is in drought after the country recorded its driest July on record and began August with little rain. The Environment Agency added the East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs to drought status, while Yorkshire and the North East moved into “prolonged dry weather,” the stage before drought. DEFRA said the episode was a “flash drought” driven by very low rainfall and high temperatures, and that every UK region faces pressure on water resources with “nowhere” in normal status. Farmers have reported low yields; parks and fields have turned yellow, river levels have dropped, and officials have warned of effects on agriculture, public water supplies and wildlife. Britain is facing its fifth heatwave of the summer. Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-30s Celsius and as high as 36C later in the week in parts of England. Amber heat-health alerts were issued for most of England, with officials urging people to drink water, check on vulnerable people and take steps to stay safe.

Highlights:

Water limits: Eight water companies have introduced Temporary Use Bans, including Affinity Water, Anglian Water, Southern Water and Thames Water.
Regional rainfall: Southeast England received just 1% of its expected average rainfall in July, while northwest England received 26%.
Farm pressure: Livestock farmers have started feeding winter forage early because poor grass growth is expected to reduce milk volumes later in the year.

Every drop we can save is a drop more for your local farmers, local wildlife, and local rivers. - Tony Grayling

Perspectives:

National Drought Group: Tony Grayling, the group’s chair and Environment Agency strategic drought lead, said conditions would keep worsening until significant and sustained rainfall arrives, and asked households to use less water so reserves last longer. (York Press)
UK water minister Emma Hardy: Hardy said the government was working to make it easier for farmers to build more on-site irrigation reservoirs and pursuing longer-term water-sector changes to cut leaks and deliver nine new reservoirs. (Antara News)
Royal Meteorological Society: Chief executive Prof Liz Bentley said the drought showed that climate change affects rainfall patterns and water availability, not only temperatures. (The Guardian)

Sources:

Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England, UK government says - euronews.com
UK government declares drought in 'almost three-quarters' of England - lemonde.fr
Drought declared in ‘almost three-quarters’ of England, government says - scmp.com
Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England, UK government says - Euronews.com - google.com
Almost three-quarters of England now in drought, UK government says - alarabiya.net
Drought declared in ‘almost three-quarters’ of England - straitstimes.com
Three quarters of England in drought as UK braces for fifth heatwave - channel4.com
Drought Grips Almost Three-Quarters of England And More Heat Is Coming - ndtv.com
Three-quarters of England in drought as summer’s fifth heatwave looms - theguardian.com
Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August - irishnews.com
الجفاف يطول نحو ثلاثة أرباع مساحة إنجلترا - aawsat.com
More than two-thirds of England now in drought: Drought officials have declared 71.3% of England is now in drought, after the nation recorded its driest July since records began in 1836. - reddit.com
極端氣候席捲英格蘭　逾7成土地陷熱浪乾旱缺水 - cna.com.tw
Lebih dari dua pertiga wilayah di Inggris dilanda kekeringan - antaranews.com
La sécheresse dévore l’Angleterre : trois quarts du territoire et 45 millions de personnes affectés en quelques jours - lamontagne.fr
İngiltere'nin üçte ikisi için resmen kuraklık ilan edildi - birgun.net
อังกฤษเผชิญภัยแล้งหนัก พื้นที่กว่า 70% เข้าสู่ภาวะแล้ง หลังฝนตกต่ำสุดรอบ 190 ปี - infoquest.co.th
More than two-thirds of England in drought as heat alert issued for London - standard.co.uk
İngiltere'nin üçte ikisinde resmen kuraklık ilan edildi - sozcu.com.tr
Βρετανία: Σε κατάσταση ξηρασίας τα 3/4 της Αγγλίας, λόγω των ακραίων θερμοκρασιών - rosa.gr
英格兰旱情范围扩大超七成区域进入突发性干旱 - chinanews.com.cn
İngiltere'nin 3'te 2'si için kuraklık ilan edildi: Kuraklık bölgelerinde 45 milyon insan yaşanıyor - ensonhaber.com
Hitzewelle und Klimakrise: England zu mehr als 70 Prozent von Dürre betroffen - spiegel.de
Skoro tri četvrtine Engleske zahvatila suša - fena.ba
Mehr als 70 Prozent Englands von Dürre betroffen - diepresse.com
'Every drop we save' drought now threatening 27 million people's water - yorkpress.co.uk
Η βροχερή Βρετανία αντιμετωπίζει πλέον κατάσταση ξηρασίας σε ποσοστό 71,3% - protothema.gr
Σε κατάσταση ξηρασίας σχεδόν τα τρία τέταρτα της Αγγλίας - capital.gr
Bulletin AM briefing: Three-quarters of England in drought and Burnham’s vape shop crackdown - independent.co.uk
Gotovo tri četvrtine Engleske pogođene sušom - naslovi.net
Βρετανία: Η ξηρασία σαρώνει την Αγγλία – 27 εκατ. άνθρωποι βιώνουν περιορισμούς στη χρήση νερού - efsyn.gr
Sussex plunges into drought following driest July in 190 years - theargus.co.uk

Turkey passes PKK reintegration law after 468-88 vote

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:12:02 +0000

Turkey's parliament approved a law on Monday creating a legal framework for the disarmament and dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, and for some members to reintegrate into civilian life. Lawmakers passed the measure by 468 votes to 88, with six abstentions, after about 12 hours of debate. It was backed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party, its nationalist MHP allies and the pro-Kurdish DEM party. The law does not grant a general amnesty: it would suspend some investigations, trials and prison sentences for five or 10 years, depending on the offense, and would drop cases or deem sentences served if those covered commit no terrorism-related crime during that period. The text excludes people convicted of intentional killings and some serving life sentences, leaving jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan outside the stated provisions or with his status unresolved in the text. The measures would take effect only after Turkish authorities verify that the PKK has disbanded and surrendered its weapons, with the National Security Council's confirmation to be published in the Official Gazette. Lawmakers said about 3,500 PKK-linked detainees could be released in an initial phase, roughly a third of PKK-linked detainees held in Turkish prisons.

Highlights:

Application window: Those seeking coverage under the law would have six months to apply after the National Security Council decision is published in the Official Gazette.
Oversight mechanism: The measure sets up ministerial and parliamentary committees to monitor disarmament; FAZ reported that the Turkish intelligence service MIT would help oversee surrender and disarmament.
Regional effects: AP-linked accounts said the measure could support closer Turkish-Iraqi ties and Syrian government efforts to integrate areas controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which they described as affiliated with the PKK.
Political calculus: AP-linked accounts said the move could help Erdogan seek DEM support if parliament calls an early election that would let him run again beyond the presidential two-term limit.

Perspectives:

Turkish presidency: The presidency called the vote an important step toward a 'Turkey without terrorism' and said it would strengthen peace, unity and territorial integrity. (20 Minuten)
PKK leadership: The PKK leadership criticised 'serious errors and shortcomings', saying the text ignored parliamentary commission recommendations on democratisation and the Kurdish question and warning that many provisions would have no effect without Ocalan's release. (ORF)
ARD correspondent Katharina Willinger: Willinger said verifying disarmament could take time because confirming the PKK's dissolution and weapons handover would be a demanding process. (Tagesschau)
Sedat Derin, Diyarbakir shopkeeper: Derin welcomed the first steps toward reconciliation from his spice shop in Diyarbakir, saying many people had suffered and that he wanted something positive to result. (ZDFheute)

Sources:

Turkey Moves to Advance Peace Process With P.K.K. - nytimes.com
Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating PKK militants - dw.com
Turkey’s parliament passes landmark law to end conflict with Kurdish militants - ft.com
Turkey's parliament passes limited amnesty law for Kurdish PKK militants - France 24 - google.com
Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish militants - newarab.com
Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish PKK militants - france24.com
Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process - minutemirror.com.pk
Turkey passes law to dissolve PKK militant group - thenationalnews.com
Le Parlement turc vote une loi historique ouvrant la voie à la paix avec le PKK - rts.ch
Turkey’s parliament approves a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants - sootoday.com
Türkiye’s parliament opens debate on a pardon-like bill for PKK militants - timeslive.co.za
Turkiye MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish militants - gulf-times.com
Turkey's parliament approves a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants - newsday.com
Türkiye MPs Back Historic Law on Reintegrating Kurdish Militants - aawsat.com
Türkei und PKK: Parlament beschließt Gesetz zur Amnestie von PKK-Mitgliedern - spiegel.de
Turkey approves bill to formally disband Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK - dailytimes.com.pk
Turkiye passes law giving thousands of PKK members chance at amnesty - indiavision.com
Turks parlement stemt voor wet die amnestie PKK-strijders regelt, eist volledige ontwapening - nrc.nl
Jahrzehntelanger Konflikt: Parlament in Türkei verabschiedet Gesetz für Frieden mit PKK - tagesspiegel.de
Turecký parlament schválil zákon, který by umožnil propuštění části členů PKK - ceskatelevize.cz
Türkisches Parlament billigt PKK-Amnestiegesetz - orf.at
Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters - aljazeera.com
Tyrkiet vedtager historisk lov om amnesti til PKK - jyllands-posten.dk
Question kurde en Turquie: Le Parlement adopte une loi historique pour réintégrer les combattants du PKK - 24heures.ch
22h Parlamento turco aprova lei histórica para reintegrar combatentes do PKK - rtp.pt
Türkei: Parlament beschließt Gesetz zur Auflösung der PKK - faz.net
Parlament in der Türkei billigt Gesetz für Frieden mit der PKK - tagesschau.de
Turkin parlamentti hyväksyi PKK-taistelijoiden rajoitetun armahduksen - yle.fi
Friedensprozess: Türkei bringt PKK-Gesetz auf den Weg – viele Mitglieder könnten freikommen - sueddeutsche.de
Türkisches Parlament billigt PKK-Amnestie-Gesetz - derstandard.at
Турция прие закон, ускоряващ интеграцията на бойците от ПКК - dnevnik.bg
La Turquie adopte une loi historique sur la réintégration des combattants du PKK - sudouest.fr
トルコ、クルド人武装組織PKKとの和平法案可決　構成員の恩赦へ道 - asahi.com
Tyrkias parlament vedtar lov for å fremme PKK-fredsprosess - nrk.no
Turks parlement neemt wet aan voor einde aan strijd met PKK - nd.nl
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Tusentals PKK-medlemmar släpps från fängelse i Turkiet - sverigesradio.se
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Parlament Turske odobrio zakon o uslovnom pomilovanju hiljada boraca Radničke partije Kurdistana - danas.rs
Turkissa historiallinen päätös PKK-taistelijoiden armahduksista - suomenmaa.fi

Western Europe records hottest June-July as heatwaves persist

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:35:47 +0000

Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July period on record, with an average temperature of 21.62C, surpassing the previous record set in 2022, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Aug. 10. Copernicus said the figure reflected the "exceptional persistence of heat" since the start of summer, while soil moisture levels in July were significantly lower than during the severe drought of July 2022. The heat has been accompanied by drought and wildfires across much of the region, with unusually dry conditions reported in France, Spain, Austria, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Ireland and parts of Iceland. River flows were unusually low on the Seine, Rhine and Danube, affecting transport, irrigation and energy production in several European countries. Britain and France are preparing for another heatwave, with Météo-France warning of temperatures approaching 40C in southeastern France from Aug. 11 and the UK placing most of England under an amber heat-health alert as temperatures are forecast to reach 36C later this week. Extreme heat warnings were already in place in parts of Britain and France on Aug. 10, while drought and wildfire risks continued in Greece and Spain.

Highlights:

Regional contrast: Europe-wide, July ranked only 11th warmest at 20.49C because much of Scandinavia and eastern Europe was cooler than average while western Europe was far hotter.
Spanish records: Mainland Spain tied its hottest July since records began in 1961 at 25.7C and recorded its driest July with 4.3 millimetres of rain, Aemet said.
Water limits: More than 27 million people in Britain were under water-use restrictions, while France applied restrictions across 70% of the country as drought conditions worsened.
Economic estimate: Triodos Bank estimated heat-related disruption could cut EU GDP by about 1%, or roughly €180 billion, with labour productivity losses alone reducing GDP by about 0.6%.
Agriculture pressure: Triodos projected EU agricultural output could fall 3% to 7%, while farmers in several countries reported crop and pasture losses tied to heat and drought.

This is a clear example of how climate change is intensifying heat extremes, with heat and drought increasingly reinforcing one another - Samantha Burgess

Perspectives:

Samantha Burgess, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts: Burgess said persistent high-pressure systems trapped heat over western Europe and that dry soils lost their natural cooling effect, allowing heat to build more readily. (The Irish News)
UK Met Office: Chief forecaster Jason Kelly said high pressure and southerly or southeasterly winds drawing hot air from Europe were expected to push heat across England and Wales, likely peaking on Thursday. (Tenby Today)
British Environment Agency: Tony Grayling said hot and dry weather was taking a toll on farming and would have long-lasting environmental impacts. (Al Jazeera)
Triodos Bank: The bank said higher food prices, constrained power generation, higher electricity prices and disruptions to roads, rail and inland waterways would add to the economic damage. (Business Recorder)

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Rekordvarm sommar i delar av Europa - aktuellhallbarhet.se
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Verdenshavene var rekordvarme i juli - dr.dk
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Heitustu sumarmánuðir í Vestur-Evrópu í sögunni - visir.is
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歐洲再迎熱浪　乾旱野火肆虐河川水位降至歷史低點 - cna.com.tw
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Νέο κύμα καύσωνα με πολλές χώρες της Ευρώπης - capital.gr
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أنهار أوروبا تتجه نحو الجفاف التام وهذه هي العواقب - akhbarona.com
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World’s oceans also boiling, as Europe burns in heatwaves and wildfires - euobserver.com
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Avrupa yeni sıcak hava dalgasına hazırlanıyor - trthaber.com
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DMI melder om varmerekord: Kan medføre store konsekvenser - denoffentlige.dk
Auch heute bleibt es ätzend heiß - marktspiegel.de
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Ekstremne vrućine i suša prete da ponište ekonomski rast u Evropi - biznis.rs
Сильная жара и засуха наносят ущерб экономике Европы - lsm.lv
Это только начало: адская жара наносит тяжелый удар по экономике Европы - dv.ee
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180 Milliarden Euro Schaden: Extreme Hitze bedroht EU-Wachstum - kleinezeitung.at
Vara infernală din Europa „rade” creșterea economică a continentului - antena3.ro
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Organised crime suspect Kinahan charged after Dubai extradition

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:58:43 +0000

Daniel Kinahan, 49, was extradited from Dubai to Ireland on Sunday, August 9, and charged in Dublin with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between October 18, 2015, and April 6, 2017. An Irish government jet carrying him landed at Casement Aerodrome west of Dublin that evening. Police then arrested him and took him under armed escort to the Special Criminal Court. The court remanded Kinahan in custody until October 5, and he was transferred to the high-security Portlaoise Prison. He has previously denied the allegations against him and has not been convicted of the charge now before the court. Irish authorities sought his return after he was arrested in the United Arab Emirates in April on an Irish warrant, and Dubai courts later refused to block the extradition. US and European authorities have linked the Kinahan Organised Crime Group to drug smuggling and money laundering, while Irish police have estimated the group’s wealth at more than €1 billion.

Highlights:

Security operation: The transfer involved armed police, Defence Forces personnel and prison officers, with Irish media reporting use of a recently acquired bombproof escort van for high-risk detainees.
Special court: Ireland’s Special Criminal Court hears organised crime and terrorism cases before three judges without a jury when prosecutors say ordinary courts cannot ensure effective justice.
Potential sentence: If convicted of directing a criminal organisation, Kinahan faces a possible prison sentence of up to 30 years.
Flight tracking: FlightRadar24 showed the government jet’s IRL290 flight became the world’s most followed flight at one point, with more than 43,000 people tracking it.

I think we all know I won't be getting bail, but thank you for your time. - Daniel Kinahan

Perspectives:

Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan: O’Callaghan said on X that the extradition sent a message that suspected perpetrators of serious organised crime would find no safe haven, and described it as a landmark of judicial cooperation with Dubai. (Dawn)
Irish police chief Justin Kelly: Kelly said the arrest showed Ireland’s determination, with international policing partners including Dubai Police, to target transnational organised crime groups. (The New Arab)
Irish and UAE justice ministers: The two ministers issued a joint statement describing Kinahan as one of the most high-profile individuals sought for prosecution in connection with transnational organised crime. (Dawn)

Sources:

From Boxing to Iranian Oil: Inside the Global Business Empire of Daniel Kinahan - europeanbusinessmagazine.com
Irish cartel boss Daniel Kinahan charged after extradition from Dubai - lemonde.fr
OPSADNO STANJE U DABLINU, BLINDIRANA VOZILA I DVOJNO OSIGURANJE: Iz Emirata stigao šef zloglasnog kartela, povezan s Edinom Gačaninom (VIDEO) - slobodna-bosna.ba
Suspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland - bbc.co.uk
From Dubai luxury to an Irish jail cell: Daniel Kinahan’s drastic lifestyle shift - theguardian.com
Daniel Kinahan Extradited From the U.A.E. to Ireland - nytimes.com
Irish cartel boss Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai and charged in Dublin - france24.com
Infamous cartel kingpin Daniel Kinahan extradited to Ireland following decade-long global manhunt - minutemirror.com.pk
Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai - timeslive.co.za
Crime boss Kinahan to appear in Dublin court after extradition - dawn.com
Man accused of being crime boss wakes up in Irish prison after a life in Dubai - newsletter.co.uk
Daniel Kinahan wakes up in Irish prison accused of being crime boss after life in Dubai - stv.tv
Cartel boss Kinahan lands in Ireland after extradition from Dubai - brecorder.com
Extradé de Dubaï vers l’Irlande, le chef présumé du KOCG Daniel Kinahan inculpé et incarcéré dans une prison de haute sécurité - leparisien.fr
Daniel Kinahan appears in court in Ireland after extradition - crimeworld.com
Flown from UAE, alleged cartel boss Kinahan charged in Ireland - newarab.com
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Forsprakki eins af hættulegustu glæpasamtökum heims ákærður í Írlandi – Framseldur frá Dubai - nutiminn.is
Für Irlands meistgesuchten Mann Daniel Kinahan endet ein Versteckspiel in aller Öffentlichkeit - derstandard.at
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Daniel Kinahan's life in Portlaoise Prison – 'ongoing battle' to murderous inmates - dublinlive.ie
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Daniel Kinahan's wife lavish life in Dubai unveiled with glittering wedding and six luxury homes - manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Na Irskem obtožili domnevnega vodjo kriminalne združbe Daniela Kinahana - sta.si
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Īrijas tiesā pēc izdošanas parādās viens no pasaulē meklētākajiem noziedzniekiem - delfi.lv
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Russian court bars Yabloko from September Duma elections

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:05:21 +0000

Russia’s Supreme Court on Aug. 10 annulled Yabloko’s registration for the September State Duma elections, removing the only officially registered party opposing Moscow’s war in Ukraine from the parliamentary ballot. The court granted a lawsuit by the pro-Kremlin nationalist Rodina party, which sought Yabloko’s exclusion after the Central Election Commission approved the party’s candidate list in late July. Rodina accused Yabloko of violations, including undeclared foreign-linked campaign support, copyright violations and extremist material; Yabloko leader Nikolai Rybakov denied the accusations and said the party would appeal. Supporters gathered outside the Supreme Court in Moscow during the hearing. After the verdict, many chanted “Shame! Shame!” and Yabloko said: “The decision will be appealed. Friends, let’s not despair”.

Highlights:

Election dates: Russia’s nationwide parliamentary and municipal votes are scheduled for Sept. 18-20, with 450 State Duma seats at stake.
Prior exclusions: Several Yabloko figures had already been kept off the ballot.
Campaign wording: Yabloko campaign slogans included “For a ceasefire agreement, diplomacy and peace!”, “Our goal is to prevent nuclear war!” and “For a Russia free from fear and political repressions!”.

Excluding Yabloko from the election means refusing dialog with people who ask questions that are uncomfortable for the authorities. - Nikolay Rybakov

Perspectives:

Yabloko: Rybakov said there were “no grounds at all” to remove Yabloko, arguing that the Central Election Commission had checked and unanimously accepted the party’s documents. (Euronews)
Rodina: Rodina leader and State Duma deputy Alexei Zhuravlyov alleged “numerous violations” in Yabloko’s campaign, including foreign funding outside official accounts and activity on banned social networks. (Euronews)
Central Election Commission and Rosfinmonitoring: A Central Election Commission representative cited Rosfinmonitoring data alleging foreign funding; Yabloko said the issue involved foreign shares that the party was legally required to divest before elections. (Meduza)
Yabloko supporters: A protester identified as Yevgeniya said supporters had gathered to show they were numerous and united behind the party because they wanted peace. (iDNES.cz)

Sources:

Ukraine drone strike kills 13 in Russian oil hub

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:45:30 +0000

A Ukrainian drone strike hit Nizhnekamsk in Russia’s Tatarstan region on Monday, killing at least 13 people and wounding between 75 and 78, according to regional authorities cited by several reports. Ukrainian officials said the military struck the Taneco oil refinery in the city, while Russian officials said industrial and civilian sites were hit. Nizhnekamsk lies roughly 1,200 km east of the Ukrainian border, has about 240,000 residents and hosts two refineries and a petrochemical plant. The strike ranked among the deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. The head of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, said a drone hit a hostel, killing nine people, while the Uzbek consulate said seven of the dead were Uzbek citizens. Russia’s Investigative Committee opened a criminal case into what it called a terrorist attack; Ukraine’s General Staff said the raid formed part of efforts to reduce Russia’s military potential.

Highlights:

Wider barrage: Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted 456 Ukrainian drones overnight across about 15 regions and occupied Crimea, without saying how many reached targets.
Siberian target: Ukrainian drones also sparked a fire at an industrial facility in Tyumen, while Ukraine’s General Staff said it damaged part of a Tobolsk petrochemical complex.
Ukraine casualties: Russian artillery killed five people in Bugaivka in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, and Russian strikes on Sumy wounded 14 people, including a child.
Energy campaign: Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months, causing fuel shortages and reducing Russian refining capacity.
Civilian deaths: The UN said long-range attacks by both sides have driven a rise in civilian deaths this year.

We do deliver entirely justified responses, and every Russian strike will be met with our response. Russia's war will be felt more and more at their own home – in Russia - Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Perspectives:

Andriy Kovalenko: The head of Ukraine’s Centre for Countering Disinformation said Ukraine selects facilities that support Russian attacks, weapons production and the war effort. (BBC News)

Sources:

Meloni, Frederiksen urge EU return hubs abroad

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:17:48 +0000

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen published a joint social-media statement on Monday rejecting what they called “uncontrolled immigration” into Europe and calling for return centres in third countries, along with other measures outside Europe. The two leaders said they come from different political camps and lead countries of different sizes, but described the statement as a shared position on European security, migration control and “European values”. Their statement linked illegal migration to pressure on public services, crime and loss of public trust, and said migrants living in Europe, including those with legal status, should respect European laws and values. Meloni and Frederiksen also said they were proud of Europe’s Christian cultural heritage and wanted to protect it. The appeal followed renewed EU debate after the Ceuta border crisis, in which several sources described tens of thousands of people crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave within hours or in late July and early August. Italy and Denmark had previously led a letter to EU institutions calling for action against illegal migration, stronger external borders and measures addressing so-called “pull factors,” with 22 EU member states signing it.

Highlights:

Border controls: Italy said Spain's decision to impose reciprocal border controls was 'unacceptable' after Italy introduced checks on travellers from Spain following the Ceuta events.
Return figures: Frontex’s latest report said irregular crossings into the EU fell almost 40% in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier.
EU pact: Germany’s Tagesschau reported that the EU Migration and Asylum Pact entered into force in June and includes stricter checks at the bloc’s external borders.

We do not accept uncontrolled immigration into Europe, and we have promoted a rigorous migration policy, both in our own countries and across Europe, - Giorgia Meloni

Perspectives:

Giorgia Meloni and Mette Frederiksen: The two prime ministers said European citizens expected concrete action from political representatives and argued that ordinary people had paid too high a price for uncontrolled immigration. (Euronews)
Tommaso Foti, Italian European affairs minister: Foti called the joint statement an important political signal and said the two leaders, from different political orientations, recognised the need to change pace on security and immigration. (Secolo d'Italia)
DR analyst: Danish public broadcaster DR said an analyst viewed the message as aimed partly at European voters, and reported Frederiksen’s decision to continue working with Meloni. (DR)
Gianfranco Schiavone: Schiavone told HuffPost Italia that the heated climate around migration risked breaking up the EU, in an article that contrasted the leaders’ language with falling irregular-arrival data. (HuffPost Italia)

Sources:

Ceuta leader calls for detention centre after 80,000 crossings

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:42:17 +0000

Ceuta’s regional leader, Juan Jesús Vivas, called on Monday for a migrant detention centre after Spain’s North African enclave was overwhelmed by mass crossings from Morocco in late July. Spanish government figures initially put irregular entries at about 72,000, while Territorial Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres later raised the estimate to about 80,000; Madrid says around 70,000 people have returned to Morocco. Vivas said 8,000 to 11,000 migrants remain in the city, well above central government estimates, and said the situation was not back to normal. Those still in Ceuta include unaccompanied children, who cannot be summarily deported. Migrants face shortages of food, water, shelter and sanitation as local services strain under the pressure. The crisis has opened a dispute inside the EU: Italy introduced checks on travellers arriving from Spain on August 1, and Spain responded with checks on arrivals from Italy on August 10. The European Commission, Meta and TikTok also agreed to create a dedicated channel with fact-checkers to flag Ceuta-related disinformation, after false online narratives were linked to the late-July crossings and concern grew over calls for another attempt on August 15.

Highlights:

Local protests: Ceuta’s four religious communities helped organise a Sunday rally that police put at 5,000 people and organisers put at more than 10,000. Protesters demanded stronger border control and more help from Madrid.
Casualty figures: Spanish authorities cited 80 to 83 deaths linked to the crossing attempt, Morocco reported 11 deaths on its side of the border, and Moroccan rights groups put the total at least 141.
Airport checks: On the first day Spain’s reciprocal controls took effect, police checked 199 passengers on 12 flights from Italy, with the measure applied at airports and seaports because the two countries share no land border.
Return hubs: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and European People’s Party chief Manfred Weber called for more return or repatriation centres outside the EU after the Ceuta crisis.
Spanish politics: Vox said it would boycott a child-protection meeting tied to a €25 million extraordinary fund for unaccompanied minors, while the Popular Party said it would attend and listen.

A space that acts as an internment centre for foreigners must be set up, where these people can be held and remain confined - Juan Jesús Vivas

Perspectives:

Ceuta regional government: Vivas met with Territorial Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres on Monday to discuss the crisis, following a weekend protest that demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sánchez and Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska over their handling of the situation. (EURACTIV)
Spanish Interior Ministry: Madrid described Italy’s checks on travellers from Spain as “unfair, contrary to the EU’s interests and discriminatory for the Spanish population.” (The Local Spain)
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani: Tajani said checks could be lifted after August 15 if there is no new surge into Ceuta, while continuing to argue that Europe should protect its borders and manage migration jointly. (The National)
Thierry Breton: The former EU internal market commissioner called for an urgent Digital Services Act inquiry and platform-data access for approved researchers to examine online content that fed the Ceuta crossings. (EURACTIV)
Gerald Knaus: The migration expert argued that European leaders reacted with too much panic and said reliance on Morocco leaves Europe exposed to similar incidents in the future. (FD)

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