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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.
August 26, 2026
Himalayan flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead and hundreds missing in Nepal
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Dutch authorities respond to localized unrest and far-right political activity
Extreme heatwave persists across Europe as temperatures hit record highs
German authorities investigate suspected Russian sabotage and hidden weapons cache
Fedorov calls for elections in Ukraine as Russian strikes hit major cities
US launches economic campaign against Iran as Tehran leverages Strait of Hormuz
US Supreme Court temporarily permits continued construction of White House ballroom
SPD ministers push for constitutional climate adaptation clause in Germany
Israel rejects US-backed Gaza plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
Trump and Hegseth deny US military weapons shortages amid Iran conflict
Ukrainian parliament to vote on new defence minister amid military leadership overhaul
Bulgaria confirms drone crash involved model used by Ukraine
Russian strikes kill five and injure 16 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region
Moldovan government moves to license grain imports as tobacco regulations draw scrutiny
European Union enforces new transparency rules for artificial intelligence systems
CIA Director Ratcliffe makes unannounced visit to Moscow over NATO concerns
Trump signals potential resolution on Strait of Hormuz despite lack of formal Iran talks
Ukrainian drone strikes trigger new Russian defenses as regional casualties rise
US-Ukraine Patriot missile co-production deal delayed past winter, envoy says
Ukraine frontline pressure and Atlantic submarine fears highlight European security risks
Kremlin crackdowns and succession questions highlight growing pressure on Russia
Israel rejects disarmament proposal as strikes continue across Gaza and Lebanon
Satellite imagery confirms Ukrainian strikes on Russian defense plants as frontline combat escalates
UK and Ukraine establish landmark AI defense technology partnership
US optimistic on Strait of Hormuz deal as Iran and Oman agree on alternate route
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian retail hubs and coastal areas as casualties rise
Falling approval ratings and foreign policy tensions pressure Trump ahead of US midterms
Hungary orders audit of state ties with tech conglomerate 4iG
US and Iran offer contrasting outlooks on Strait of Hormuz reopening
Left Bloc urges guaranteed abortion access amid hospital service disruption in Portugal
Serbian president promises two major investment projects for Kraljevo
Poland marks Armed Forces Day with military parades and defense pledges
Canada targets $20 billion in US goods with counter-tariffs as trade talks collapse
Depleted US weapon stockpiles raise security concerns among allies
