David Miller, a former professor at the University of Bristol, has been a controversial figure due to his anti-Zionist views. In 2024, an employment tribunal ruled that his anti-Zionist beliefs qualified as a protected philosophical belief under the UK Equality Act 2010.

The war in Iran is causing significant economic hardship globally. Ireland, which imports 100% of its oil and nearly all its gas, is particularly vulnerable. In Austria, gasoline prices have risen, prompting a temporary fuel price cap and devastating reduction in tourism revenue.

The MoU involved the US lifting its naval blockade and easing restrictions on Iranian oil exports, in exchange for Iran maintaining commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. However, within weeks, the US reinstated sanctions and launched military strikes, leading to renewed tensions.

Indonesian Sumud Flotilla activists have filed a complaint with the Attorney General's office, saying the Israeli regime has committed crimes against humanity, piracy, and unlawful detention.

The US-Israeli war against Iran has had severe consequences for ordinary people, including food shortages and potential famine due to disrupted planting.

Spain is experiencing an unprecedented wildfire emergency, with 32 large-scale wildfires recorded by late July, more than four times the number recorded in 2025. Deadly blazes have also claimed lives in the south.

The debate in Italy over the US use of Italian military bases in the conflict with Iran has intensified, with opposition lawmakers demanding clarification on Italy's support under classified bilateral treaties.