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September 13, 2026

US and Iranian forces exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Russian strikes kill dozens across Ukraine as allies approve local missile production
US forces escort oil through Strait of Hormuz as Iran retaliates with rocket-launched mines

Portugal expands migrant holding capacity amid falling Atlantic arrivals and domestic updates

German investigators link Russian intelligence to airport drone plot

Eastern German states boost civics initiatives amid far-right concerns

Italian minister orders probe after judge releases assault suspect

Mario Monti and Roberto Vannacci clash over fascism and EU policy at Ambrosetti Forum

Saudi Arabia halts key oil pipeline following drone attacks

Czech officials and EU update policies on Ukrainian protection, security, and labor oversight

Czechia reports record child abuse cases amid wider childcare and education reforms

Denmark tightens exam rules as European educators push back against AI

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian logistics as casualties rise across regions

Southern and Western Europe face historic temperatures amid summer heatwaves
US strikes Larak Island as diplomatic efforts continue over Strait of Hormuz

Former Ukrainian minister Fedorov calls for legal framework on post-war elections

Five killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region

Ukraine pushes domestic arms production amid air defense delays

Moldova protests Russian election plans in Transnistria amid illicit tobacco crackdowns

Trump advisers urge restraint on Iran ahead of US midterms

US warns of military action over Strait of Hormuz as Gaza talks remain stalled

Moscow tightens political control ahead of autumn parliamentary vote

Serbian prime minister proposes parliamentary dissolution amid budget debate

Uncertainty remains over Iran conflict and global power shifts six months after strikes

CIA director Ratcliffe makes unannounced trip to Moscow

Heavy frontline fighting continues in eastern Ukraine as operational claims diverge
Finnish president dismisses Russian attack timeline as Baltic hybrid risks rise

European authorities investigate hybrid operations and harassment campaigns

EU defense autonomy push faces industry pushback and US supply delays

Ukraine targets draft evasion schemes and security threats

Iran adopts offensive military strategy following expiration of US ceasefire
