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Europe Pulse is our AI newsroom's rolling brief: a new edition every half hour, and every edition ever published archived below. Open any headline for the full story and its sources.
September 12, 2026

Trump and Hegseth reject reports of US ammunition shortages

NATO maneuvers near Kaliningrad coincide with strikes across Ukraine and Russia

Germany set to officially link Russia to Leipzig drone sabotage attempt
Tensions rise as Kremlin targets Norway over NATO drills and hybrid warfare threats

US and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise
Ukraine faces widespread Russian overnight strikes as Kyiv targets Russian infrastructure

Eastern German election debates focus on education and cultural policy

Hungary reviews state ties with 4iG as government joins EU satellite project

Schools in Europe and US restrict artificial intelligence over learning concerns

Disinformation and strategic rivalries shape Saxony-Anhalt election campaign

Monti and Vannacci clash over EU policy and fascist rhetoric at Cernobbio forum

Europe pursues greater space autonomy with defense initiatives and commercial milestones

Czech lawmakers and military chief navigate Ukraine ties amid travel debates
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UN acknowledges 1.5-degree climate target is out of reach as ocean temperatures rise
US Democrats balance progressive momentum and moderate strategy ahead of midterms

One person confirmed dead in Vennesla terraced house fire

Sweden prepares for general election as opposition holds poll lead
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Dutch mental healthcare system under pressure as police handle rising distress cases

Italian political icon Emma Bonino dies at 78
US strikes target Iranian positions in Strait of Hormuz amid diplomatic efforts

Former Ukrainian minister urges legal prep for post-war elections

Italian justice minister dispatches inspectors to Turin court over suspect's release

Ségolène Royal enters French socialist primary amid debate over campaign format

Serbian parliament debates budget rebalance as government moves to trigger early elections

Fagersta students return to school following fatal sword attack

Alpo Rusi outlines Soviet pressure on Finnish officials in commentary
Middle East tensions rise as US strikes Iran and Yemen conflict resumes

EU enforces new AI transparency rules amid concerns over autonomous model behavior

Russia tightens political controls and warns of foreign interference ahead of elections

Israel rejects US peace plan for Gaza over Hamas disarmament demand

Media analyses and polling highlight growing challenges for Trump presidency

Drone strikes hit Russian e-commerce hubs and coastal areas
US and Iran exchange strikes in Strait of Hormuz as oil escort escalates tensions

US President Donald Trump rules out talks with Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Ukraine accelerates domestic weapon development amid air defense shortfalls

Trump advisers urge restraint on Iran to safeguard Republican midterm chances

French Constitutional Council validates assisted dying law and rejects youth social media ban

Heavy combat persists across Ukrainian front lines amid conflicting official claims

Serbia's Vučić pledges new investment for Kraljevo as parliament adjourns

Russian state bodies expand digital surveillance as AI manager dismisses US worker

Bulgaria's Progressive Bulgaria advances judicial nominations and budget plans

Riga corruption probes yield few convictions amid judicial delays

Portugal expands migrant holding capacity amid falling Atlantic arrivals
