Europa
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France’s First Battery-Powered Regional Train
France’s first battery-powered regional train entered service on Monday, August 31, running between Nîmes and Vauvert in the Gard department. The Occitanie region, SNCF, and Alstom will test the train…
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UK and Belgium Record Hottest Summer Ever in 2026
The summer of 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in the United Kingdom and Belgium, according to their meteorological agencies. The UK’s average temperature reached 16.5°C, while Belgium recorded 20.3°C.…
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France’s 2026 Wildfires Set Carbon Record
France’s wildfires this year have released over 1.5 million tonnes of carbon, according to Copernicus. That is nearly four times the annual average since 2003. It is the highest ever…
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España pide a la UE el apoyo de Frontex para “agilizar” la clasificación de migrantes en Ceuta
España ha pedido apoyo a la Unión Europea (UE) para atender la situación migratoria en Ceuta. El ministro del Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, solicitó ayuda a Frontex, Europol y la Agencia…
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Russia Is Bombarding Europe With a New Wave of ‘Gray Zone’ Attacks
A Wider Campaign Below Open War Russia has intensified a campaign of gray zone actions against European supporters of Ukraine. These activities remain below the level of conventional war but…
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Drought Weakens Swiss Economy as Rhine Hits Record Lows
The Rhine River is at its lowest level in history. Cargo traffic near Basel has nearly stopped. The river is Switzerland’s only direct link to the sea. It flows to…
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Gas Bills Jump in Europe as Middle East Tensions Drive Price Surge
Gas prices go up 5.6 percent on September 1. The reason: ongoing Middle East conflict. For 6 million households, the bill rises from €162.89 to €172.05 per megawatt-hour. Since April,…
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El Niño Threatens to Push Up Food Prices in Europe
The return of El Niño in 2026 threatens global agricultural production and could drive up food prices. Inflation, expected to ease with hopes of opening the Strait of Hormuz, has…
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Iceland Votes on EU Membership in Tight Referendum
Voting has closed in Iceland’s referendum on EU membership. The question is whether to resume negotiations with the European Union. Polling stations shut on Saturday, August 29. However, a clear…
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The Future of Ukraine’s Drone Democracy
Ukraine confirmed Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister on August 19. The appointment followed weeks of uncertainty after mass protests over President Zelensky’s firing of Mykhailo Fedorov. Khmara is a special…
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Iceland Rejects EU Membership Talks
Icelanders have rejected a government proposal to resume EU accession talks. Official results show 52.8 percent voted “no” and 47.2 percent voted “yes.” The vote took place on Saturday, August…
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Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Loses External Power for Over a Week
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine has been without external power for more than a week. The UN’s nuclear watchdog issued the warning. The plant is occupied by Russia.…
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Greenland Seeks Truth Commission on Forced Contraception
Greenland has requested a truth and reconciliation commission following two expert reports on forced contraception that reached different conclusions on whether Denmark committed genocide between the 1960s and 1990s. The…
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French Cheese Producers Fear Future After Scorching Summer
This summer’s heatwaves have hit milk production hard. Dried-up pastures have forced farmers to use winter feed stocks, and many producers of protected cheeses can no longer follow their rules.…
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French Business Leaders Hear Von der Leyen Defend EU Agenda
French business leaders aired grievances at the Medef conference on August 26. Medef president Patrick Martin criticized the EU’s response to US tariffs and called China “even more threatening.” He…
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US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say
Critical Missile Shortages in Europe Currently, the United States military is experiencing a beyond critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. Specifically, this severe shortfall primarily involves Patriot missile…
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Muere Harald V, Rey de Noruega, a los 89 Años
El Fin de un Reinado de Cercanía y Modernización Institucional La monarquía europea ha sufrido la pérdida de una de sus figuras más emblemáticas y respetadas. De acuerdo con el…
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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.