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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 17, 2026
German authorities report surge in suspected Russian hybrid attacks and election interference
German defence procurement faces scrutiny as political tensions mount
Russia's Supreme Court bars anti-war party Yabloko from parliamentary elections
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza proposal, demanding Hamas disarm first
Russian drone strikes kill at least eight across Ukraine
Bulgaria and Ukraine probe drone crash near border gas pipeline
Israel rejects Gaza peace plan amid deadly Lebanon strikes and diplomatic hurdles
Deadly aerial strikes hit Kyiv and Russian regions as drone warfare intensifies
Oman mediates Strait of Hormuz talks amid competing demands from Washington and Tehran
Deadly Russian strikes hit Kyiv region as North Korean missile unit deploys in Voronezh
Ukrainian commanders outline conditions for ending war amid evolving military strategy
Global militaries accelerate integration of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems
Poland and Baltic allies advance air fleet modernisation across multiple platforms
Spain and Morocco boost border security in Ceuta amid social media calls
Ukrainian drone operators navigate psychological and combat pressures on Zaporizhzhia front
Balkans react to Zelenskyy Kosovo remarks as EU warns against Ibar River rhetoric
Putin warns West over ship seizures as reports highlight North Korean missile deployment and growing FSB influence
Cross-border strikes intensify between Ukraine and Russia amid rising casualties
Ebola fatalities exceed 2,000 in DR Congo as rapid outbreak widens
Reports reveal details of Trump's covert departure from Ankara summit
Strong earthquake off Flores island triggers tsunami waves and leaves dozens dead
