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The European Union will provide Greece "all the necessary operational support" to help tackle the migration surge from neighbouring Turkey, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says. The EU dispatched its highest officials to Turkey and Greece amid concern over a fresh migrant crisis and allegations that Ankara was trying to "blackmail" the bloc by opening its borders to thousands of refugees seeking to flee to Europe. IMAGES
Outgoing US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Ukraine to support the war-scarred country's leaders amid concerns that Donald Trump could establish a chill in ties with Kiev. IMAGES
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper arrives at Southport F.C.'s stadium to meet local people affected by the stabbing on Monday 29 July which has left three children dead and five others critically injured. Southport F.C. have made their club lounge available for those who wish to gather with others and to talk to specialist support staff. IMAGES
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits a flood-hit area in the southwestern German state of Saarland, alongside state premier Anke Rehlinger, after heavy rain swamps streets and buildings and forces evacuations. At least one person is injured but no deaths have been reported. IMAGES
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets with Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel during a visit aimed at reiterating the Luxembourg government's support for Ukraine, against a backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. IMAGES