Armed conflicts and attacks

The toll from yesterday's bombings in Damascus, Syria, increases to one person killed and 36 more injured. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/8/syria-says-one-killed-36-wounded-after-damascus-blasts-during-macron-visit

International relations

The European Parliament passes a resolution condemning Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over his decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, who were responsible for the Volhynia genocide. (TVP World)

• https://tvpworld.com/94234914/ep-regrets-ukraines-disregard-for-polish-sensitivities?fbclid=Iwb21leAS7E9NjbGNrBLsTxmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrjn6Qdj16IN6-Z1OrJCPkx_QMfa4mJa866q_qc3xC1NlCkw2hVtNJqURBox_aem_zxfrqdbHP60fAujJmgrvQg