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Europe Pulse
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 18, 2026
Trump confirms Ankara plane swap and dismisses munitions shortage reports
Zelenskyy's Kosovo stance triggers diplomatic friction across Western Balkans
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
Zelenskyy nominates former intelligence head Khmara as Ukraine's defence minister
Cross-border strikes escalate as casualties mount across Ukraine and Russia
US dispatches carrier to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln after prolonged Middle East mission
AI evaluations reveal autonomous breaches, deceptive tactics, and guardrail failures
Europe faces prolonged heatwave as Italy issues widespread red alerts
US and Iran escalate standoff over Strait of Hormuz as truce expires
Ceuta braces for renewed border crossings amid social media campaigns
German defence minister faces scrutiny over procurement priorities
US administration turns to Supreme Court over White House ballroom construction
US leadership rejects claims of munitions deficits amid regional strain
German authorities investigate over 100 suspected foreign hybrid attacks
Severe drought strains Czech water basins as hydrologists warn of long-term climate pressure
Russian strikes kill five in Dnipropetrovsk region
Rotterdam stabbings and cold case search put Dutch mental health sector in focus
Diplomatic push continues over Strait of Hormuz amid mixed signals
Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza plan as envoys push Cairo talks
Intensive cross-border strikes hit Kyiv and Russian regions as Zelensky appeals for air defence
Firefighters extinguish Croatian coastal blaze as injured fight for life in Split
Croatian president moves to convene parliament over hazardous waste scandal
Iran and Oman near maritime corridor deal as security concerns persist in Hormuz
Patriot co-production deal with Ukraine delayed past winter, US envoy says
Negotiations continue over Strait of Hormuz as Trump hints at imminent deal
Cross-border strikes and artillery barrages escalate in Russia and Ukraine
Rescue efforts continue in Colombia as earthquake death toll mounts
Ukrainian drone commander outlines conditions for victory as Kyiv updates defense strategy
