The newly appointed government lineup did not bring major surprises for the French public but introduced some new faces, most notably the right-wing politician Bruno Retailleau, who was appointed as Minister of the Interior.

Syrian and Palestinian refugees detained in Libya's Zuwarah detention center have called on the UN and human rights groups for "urgent intervention" to escape the harsh conditions in the prison.

The EU continues to pressure Hungary to stop violating asylum rules.

Libyan Prime Minister Dbeibeh is calling for increased financial support from the EU to manage the rising influx of irregular migrants, while also voicing concerns about the situation.

Cyprus intends to use the buffer zone as a powerful symbol of its strict immigration policy, suggesting to potential migrants that a bleak and uncertain future awaits them on the island.