Europa
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Cost of Wildfires in France Estimated at Nearly 500 Million Euros
The devastating wildfires in Gironde, Landes, and Var during the summer of 2026 have caused 25,000 claims for an estimated cost of nearly 500 million euros. France Assureurs, the federation…
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Haakon VIII Becomes New King of Norway After Death of His Father Harald V
Norway has entered a new era following the death of King Harald V. His son, Haakon, visited the Royal Palace on Friday, August 28, with his 22-year-old daughter Ingrid Alexandra,…
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French Mayor Threatens Resignation Over Lithium Battery Storage Project
In the tiny commune of Dambron, population 95, a German energy company’s plan to install 120 stationary lithium-ion batteries has ignited fierce opposition. The mayor now threatens to resign if…
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CIA Chief’s Surprise Moscow Trip Was to Warn Russia Not to Attack NATO
A Direct Warning Delivered in Moscow CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a surprise trip to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking any NATO member. The visit was his first publicly…
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Europeanized NATO Defense Under Reduced American Support
The strategic debate surrounding a Europeanized NATO raises urgent questions. Specifically, it highlights European defense capacity under reduced American support. Following recent U.S. force realignments, European allies must prepare to…
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The future of Ukraine´s drone democracy
The war in Ukraine has transformed modern warfare and accelerated the development of new military technologies. In The Future of Ukraine’s Drone Democracy, Nataliya Gumenyuk examines how drones have become…
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Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks
Russian officials have issued warnings suggesting that UK-based factories manufacturing drones for Ukraine could face retaliatory actions from unofficial or unknown sources.
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French Left Unites Around Climate Action
The main French left-wing parties have placed the fight against climate change at the heart of their political platforms. La France Insoumise (LFI) led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the Greens, and…
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The US is telling its trading partners – do as I say, not as I do
Treasury Report and Currency Paradox The US Treasury Department recently issued its major report on foreign exchange policies. Specifically, the publication warned international trading partners against manipulating their currencies for…
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Low Rhine Water Levels to Slow German Economy, Bundesbank Says
Rhine Shipping Disruptions Low water levels caused by recent heatwaves are expected to slow Germany’s economic growth in the third quarter of 2026. According to the Bundesbank, limited transport routes…
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv has submitted new proposals to the United States intended to bring an end to the four-and-a-half-year war with Russia.
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Palestine Action activists will not be sentenced as terrorists, judge rules
Five pro-Palestine activists convicted of causing 212,000 pounds ($290,000) in criminal damage to a bank branch in Burnley, England, will not face sentencing under terrorism laws.
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Footage shows clash with French police on beach as dinghy tries to leave for UK
Footage has emerged showing French police clashing with migrants on a beach in northern France as authorities attempted to intercept an inflatable boat bound for the UK.
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Proposed London datacentre ‘incompatible’ with net zero with 1m-tonne carbon footprint
Planning documents for the proposed £14.7bn East Havering Data Centre Campus in outer London reveal that the site would generate 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. In short, equivalent annually…
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Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Russian-controlled paramilitaries belonging to the Africa Corps group “summarily killed” nine civilians, including four children, in central Mali, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
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Israeli Military Opens Criminal Investigations Into Two Gaza Incidents
Context of the Investigations Israel’s military announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct during the Gaza war. The investigations concern the deaths of five-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian…
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‘Migration has been weaponised’: Italy’s security law criticised after death of Moroccan man in police restraint
The death of a foreign-born resident while being forcefully restrained by law enforcement has sparked widespread public outcry and intense political debate over legislative protections granted to security forces.
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New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought
Recent satellite analysis reveals a dramatic worsening of drought conditions across Central and Western Europe. This with nearly half of the continent’s land area affected and approximately 9 percent reaching…
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Afghan refugees face an uncertain future as Europe shifts to the right
Five years after the fall of Kabul, thousands of Afghan evacuees who resettled across Europe face mounting legal precarity and the prospect of deportation.
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Ukraine’s advance in Dnipropetrovsk amid escalating Russian missile strikes
Ukraine’s announcement that it has liberated additional territory in the Dnipropetrovsk region marks an important development in the ongoing war with Russia. According to Ukrainian authorities, 26 settlements have been…
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What Happens if Congress Codifies Russia Sanctions?
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 marks a pivotal effort by Congress. This to codify existing U.S. sanctions into permanent law, reasserting legislative authority and…
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Sheinbaum respalda a Andy López Beltrán y acusa a Estados Unidos de injerencia por la cancelación de su visa
La presidenta mexicana cuestiona la decisión de Washington y exige pruebas si existen acusaciones contra el político La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, salió en defensa de Andrés Manuel López…
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El ultra británico Farage revalida su escaño en el Parlamento tras vencer al estrafalario Conde Cubo de Basura
Una victoria contundente que también evidencia el desgaste de Reform UK El líder de Reform UK, Nigel Farage, recuperó su escaño en la Cámara de los Comunes tras ganar las…
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Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country’s first total solar eclipse in over a century
The Celestial Spectacle Millions of people crowded cloudless cities across Spain on Wednesday. They eagerly searched for the best views of a rare total solar eclipse. The alignment of the…
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Jeff Bezos se fija en el Liverpool mientras más magnates de EE.UU. compran clubes ingleses
Jeff Bezos estaría ultimando un acuerdo para adquirir una participación en el Liverpool Football Club, dentro de un consorcio encabezado por Amit Bhatia y en el que también participa el…
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Los turistas extranjeros gastan menos dinero por compra en Portugal
Los turistas extranjeros están gastando menos dinero por compra en Portugal, aunque el volumen total de compras continúa creciendo. Durante el primer semestre de 2026, el gasto medio por transacción…
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El calor extremo tensiona los “bancos de queso” italianos, donde el Parmigiano avala los créditos
Las olas de calor en el norte de Italia están afectando incluso a los llamados “bancos de queso”, almacenes climatizados donde se conservan cientos de miles de ruedas de Parmigiano…
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El calor extremo en Europa puede costar 180.000 millones de euros a la economía de la UE
El calor extremo y los incendios forestales podrían costar a las economías de la Unión Europea alrededor de 180.000 millones de euros en 2026, equivalente a aproximadamente el 1 %…
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Kazajistán ofrece una amnistía cripto para repatriar miles de millones en activos digitales
Kazajistán ha lanzado una nueva estrategia para atraer de vuelta los activos y las inversiones en criptomonedas que abandonaron el país después del auge de la minería. El Gobierno aprobó…
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András Baka’s election and Hungary’s break with the Orbán era
The Hungarian Parliament elected András Baka as the country ‘s new president, with 140 votes in favor and six against. His election is particularly significant because of his previous position…