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Security in Europe
Only one in ten in Europe sees the US as an ally

Only one in ten European citizens sees the US as an ally and trusts that American help would come if Europe was attacked. This is shown by a new survey conducted by the think tank ECFR in 15 different countries, reports The Guardian.

Many of those surveyed also believe that Europe's relationship with the US will improve the day Donald Trump leaves the White House.

- Across the continent, there is clear support for reducing dependence on Washington, says co-author Jana Kobzová.

Security around the Baltic Sea
Russia is rearming up along the border with northern Europe

The Russian military is rearming up along the border with the Nordic and Baltic countries for a possible war with the NATO countries around the Baltic Sea. This is shown by a review conducted by the Danish DR together with SVT, the Norwegian NRK and the Estonian Delfi.

Satellite images show that Russia is, among other things, rearming up a total of eight divisions in Sweden's vicinity. These are places near the Russian border with northern Norway, Finland and Lithuania.

Finnish Army Chief Pasi Välimäki tells SVT that the rearmament could lead to the number of Russian forces near the Nordic and Baltic regions increasing from just over 20,000 to around 80,000.

- It is a threat that we should take seriously, Must chief Thomas Nilsson tells the channel.

Political situation in Israel
Netanyahu to run for re-election this fall

Benjamin Netanyahu is running for re-election in Israel this fall, the ruling Likud party writes on X.

"And with God's help, he will win."

The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump questioned Netanyahu's future as prime minister. He is also said to have said that Netanyahu could soon be "very alone" in the war in the Middle East.

The election will be held in October.
 

Middle East Crisis  Israel-Hezbollah
Erdogan: Israel's attacks must end

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon must end, Reuters reports.

During a speech in parliament, Erdogan said that Israel's "aggressions" are not only becoming a growing threat to Turkey, but also to the entire world. He also accused Israel of pushing an initiative that will create instability in the Mediterranean region and warned against joining Israel's "scandal boat".

At least twelve people killed in shooting in South Africa

At least twelve people have been killed and at least nine have been injured in a shooting outside Johannesburg in South Africa, Reuters reports, citing police.

A large-scale operation has been launched and more than ten suspected perpetrators are being hunted by police.

There are few details about what happened, but according to police, several people are said to have entered a settlement and opened fire in several places.