Russian media are dominated by the ongoing Ukrainian drone campaign, with state-aligned outlets (RIA Novosti, Interfax) reporting on strikes on Belgorod and Russian forces hitting logistics centers in Kyiv region, while independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) highlight the scale of drone attacks and fires at refineries. Kommersant reports on a CIA proposal for a trilateral summit, and RT covers Finland's president dismissing NATO attack fears.

The Turkish media focus on the capsizing of a ferry off Girne, northern Cyprus, with President Erdoğan expressing condolences and vowing accountability (Hürriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Bianet, Daily Sabah). The incident dominates headlines, overshadowing other stories.

Editorial priority has shifted to the "September entitlements," focusing on the imminent expiration of the UNIFIL mandate and Lebanon's security vacuum (Kataeb, Janoubia). Sovereigntist and state-aligned outlets emphasize the necessity of state authority and weapons in the south (LBC, MTV Lebanon), while the Hezbollah-aligned press maintains a focus on ideological unity against external enemies and US-Israeli coordination (almanar_fr, Al-Manar).

Indian media continues to lead with the Nepal flood disaster, now reporting over 781 deaths and 149 Indians rescued, with new angles on mass burials of unidentified victims and DNA collection. Concurrently, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's New York remarks on Hindu identity and diversity have sparked coverage, with The Wire Hindi and News18 highlighting his statements and protests.

The Italian media are leading with the health crisis of Alessandro Di Battista in Cuba, with reports of two doctors from Rome's Gemelli hospital flying to Havana to assess his transportability. The story, covered by ANSA, Adnkronos, Il Fatto Quotidiano, and Libero Quotidiano, has overshadowed other news, including the Cagliari-Inter match and the shooting at a rave in Switzerland.

The German media are leading with the ARD summer interview with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, where he addressed the AfD's rise in Saxony-Anhalt, hybrid threats from Russia, and dismissed criticism of his leadership. Multiple outlets (Zeit, Spiegel, merkur.de, Welt, Tagesspiegel, Berliner Zeitung, FAZ) focus on his statements and the upcoming state elections. Concurrently, the debate over political correctness and the concept of 'alternativlos' is highlighted by Junge Freiheit.

The newspapers report on two distinct stories: TVN24 covers Trzaskowski's claim that the Zondacrypto affair also burdens the president, while wPolityce reports on Duda breaking his silence with a strong blow to Tusk. These stories reflect a split between legal-political accountability and political confrontation.

The French media are focused on the Socialist primary, with Olivier Faure officially entering the race, setting up a duel with Raphaël Glucksmann (L'Obs, L'Humanité, France TV Info). Concurrently, Édouard Philippe's interview on BFMTV and his rally with Gérald Darmanin are scrutinized, with Mediapart accusing him of right-wing policies behind a social facade.

The Spanish press continues to focus on the Ceuta migrant crisis, now highlighting its feminist dimension with a personal account of a young woman forced into marriage, while infoLibre contrasts real African migration with far-right narratives. Meanwhile, El Periódico interviews Catalan president Illa, who says the Diada will also be celebrated in Extremadura, and RTVE covers Iceland's referendum on EU membership.

The Dutch media lead with the Nepal rescue efforts, where a tunnel with 100 people trapped has been found (RTL Nieuws), while the crew of the sunken Cyprus ferry has been arrested (NOS). Domestically, the Holland Acht's dramatic world championship win is celebrated (NRC), and the migration pact's failures in Ceuta are scrutinized (de Volkskrant).

The Japanese media are focused on the aftermath of record heavy rain in Fukui Prefecture, with a Level 5 special warning issued and 19 rivers overflowing, causing widespread flooding and mudslides (NHK, TBS, Kyodo). Concurrently, the Nepal landslide disaster is covered with on-the-ground reports from Sankei and Asahi, detailing the destruction in Bidur.

The UK media continues to focus on the Nepal flood disaster, with the death toll rising to 626 and nearly 3,000 missing, as rescue efforts persist (BBC News, Channel 4 News). Domestically, the government's early release scheme changes, which will keep PC Harper's killers in prison, receive attention (HuffPost UK, Metro).