Capital of Belarus, administrative centre on the Svislač and Nyamiha rivers
Belarus is facing heightened scrutiny as Zelenskiy has demanded the removal of equipment used by Russia from Belarus within a week. Kyiv warns of action if Lukashenko does not comply, amid ongoing border tensions and deepening Belarus–Russia ties.
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament after a stress fracture was confirmed, ending her bid to compete this year. Several British players are in action, including Katie Boulter, Fran Jones, Harriet Dart, Alicia Dudeney, Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic, with wildcards and rising stars featured in the draw.
Moroccan forces have detained scores of people near Fnideq after social media calls encouraged a repeat mass crossing toward the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Security services have used tear gas and set up checkpoints; Spain has kept extra police, soldiers and a maritime barrier in place while several news agencies were ordered to leave the Moroccan border town.
Spain has imposed reciprocal border checks on travellers from Italy after Rome has kept controls that it introduced following a deadly mass crossing into Ceuta on 30–31 July. Italy has said it will not lift checks until it is satisfied there is no new migration wave or security risk. The dispute has fractured EU unity and left thousands still in Ceuta.
Belarusian authorities have freed 25 prisoners as part of an interim deal tied to sanctions relief for two state companies, with Washington signaling further prisoner releases. U.S. envoy John Coale says more progress is possible as Lukashenko opens talks that could ease international isolation.