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France to summon Russian ambassador over cyber attacks

France will summon the Russian ambassador to Paris over an alleged Russian cyberhacking campaign against European countries including France, as the EU and Britain targeted Russia with coordinated sanctions.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 13

France's Macron says Europe will defend freedom at all costs

PARIS (FRANCE) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said Europe was ready to defend itself and freedom with "blood" if necessary, before a meeting of Ukraine's allies to reaffirm support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

Why the US economy stays strong even when its policies shock the rest of the world

The US economy is continuing to grow faster and generate more new jobs than Europe. Annual national income growth over the past five years has averaged 3.3% in the US against 2.6% in the EU. In the first quarter of 2026, the EU’s GDP was just 0.7% higher than a…

The Conversation · Jul 13

Russia's cyberwar on Europe: UK, EU strike back with joint sanctions, summon Kremlin's envoys

The UK and European Union have imposed their first joint cyber sanctions package, targeting 24 individuals and entities behind what they described as Russia's "persistent and increasingly reckless attempts to sow chaos and division across Europe."

The Times of India · Jul 13

Zelenskyy will discuss Ukraine support and air defenses with European leaders in Paris

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due in Paris for talks with European leaders about further support against Russia's invasion

The Independent UK · Jul 13

EU to limit children's access to social media gradually

The European Union is considering phased and gradual access to social media for children. Experts recommend supervised use of platforms for those aged three to twelve. Adolescents aged thirteen to eighteen will have evolving autonomous use with safety features. A legal proposal is expected later this year to harmonise approaches…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Why Eurostar's new ‘Celestia’ trains are being upgraded to survive Europe's hotter future

As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C.

Euronews · Jul 13

EU targets Russian intelligence officers accused of running a yearslong cyber spying campaign

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers, and private companies

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leaks: Price, battery, storage, design, Gemini AI features and all the biggest upgrades

Google Pixel 11: Google's upcoming Pixel 11 smartphones may launch without a 128GB storage option, according to recent leaks. Instead, the new lineup is expected to start with 256GB of internal storage. The leaks also suggest that the Pixel 11 series could see higher prices in Europe, possibly reflecting rising…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Europe's 'Schengen Shuffle' explained: Can it help you stay beyond 90 days?

The Schengen Shuffle allows longer European stays by alternating between Schengen and non-Schengen nations. This unofficial strategy adheres strictly to the 90/180-day Schengen rule for all travellers. Time spent in countries like Albania and Montenegro does not count towards the Schengen limit.

The Economic Times · Jul 13