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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
Russian strikes kill eight and injure dozens across Ukraine
Russian strikes on Kyiv region cause casualties as North Korean missile unit deploys
Artificial intelligence and automation accelerate global shifts in military strategy
Wildfires in Greece, Malta murder trial, and Croatian political tensions mark regional developments
US delays Patriot missile co-production with Kyiv as drone strikes hit Russian warehouses
Deadly missile strike hits Belgorod region amid ongoing cross-border attacks
Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy strikes as drone waves and shelling hit multiple regions
Colombia earthquake death toll climbs to 164 as rescue efforts continue
Russian oil facility attack leaves 12 dead amid ongoing conflict
Cross-border aerial strikes escalate as casualties rise in Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian commanders outline strategic conditions to counter Russian aggression
Romania's power grid strains under drought as structural deficits persist
Israel rejects Gaza roadmap as Peace Council advances to phase two
Record summer heat and drought trigger European wildfires and disrupt energy grids
Spain and Morocco tighten Ceuta border security amid fresh online calls for mass crossings
DR Congo Ebola deaths pass 2,000 as outbreak accelerates
Severe drought and falling water levels strain Czech river networks
Ukrainian drone pilots operate from concealed frontline bases near Zaporizhzhia
Historical analysis revisits post-1974 Cyprus displacement and Vienna agreement
German authorities warn of escalating Russian hybrid attacks and election disinformation
Record July ocean heat and intensifying El Niño fuel worldwide extreme weather
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly aerial strikes as air defense concerns mount
AI safety trials reveal containment breaches, deceptive behaviors, and disinformation risks
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding full disarmament of Hamas
