Analysis shows that Meta published ads raising funds for the Israeli Defense Forces
A new analysis shows that Meta allowed ads that raised 2.05 million euros for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), bypassing EU laws. The organization Eko identified at least 117 ads from two groups soliciting funds for the Israeli military between March and June 2025. According to Eko, Meta not only did not stop these campaigns, but repeatedly enabled them.
EU and Japan prepare for delicate balancing act with US
At Wednesday's summit in Tokyo, the EU and Japan are expected to reaffirm their commitment to a rules-based economic order as they grapple with trade tensions with the U.S. Both sides are locked in tariff disputes with the Trump administration and face the threat of further tariff hikes by August 1.
Although they share common principles, the EU and Japan follow different approaches in negotiations with the US, with the EU preparing countermeasures while Japan is more cautious.
A huge forest fire in Greece forces several villages to evacuate
According to a 2024 report, Europe is the continent with the fastest temperature increase, warming twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.
In Greece, a huge fire near the city of Corinth forced the evacuation of several villages, as hundreds of firefighters and aircraft battled the flames in extreme conditions as temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius. Experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the risk of fires in the region, which remains high due to heat waves, drought and strong winds.
Thousands gather in Ukraine to protest as Zelensky signs bill that weakens anti-corruption agencies
Thousands of citizens protested in Kyiv and other cities, urging President Zelenskyy not to sign a law that critics say undermines Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions. Parliament passed a bill that limits the independence of NABU and SAPO, prompting strong reactions from civil society and EU officials, who called it a “serious step back” for the country’s European integration.
Despite criticism, Zelenskyy signed the law, sparking anger and concern about the future of the fight against corruption in the country.
