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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 16, 2026
German authorities track rising Russian hybrid threats and election interference
German defence procurement faces criticism amid shifting political landscape
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, leaving dozens dead
Rhine water levels drop to new historic lows amid European heatwave
Bulgaria and Ukraine investigate drone crash near strategic gas facility
Dutch mental healthcare sector in focus amid Rotterdam stabbing and search
Japan pushes casual summer dress codes as Dutch textile recycling rules face scrutiny
US Democrats face internal divides and plan Trump probes ahead of midterms
Russian authorities expand surveillance and tech enforcement as AI management tested in US
Serbian media watchdogs and associations report surge in threats and assaults
Wildfires threaten Megara as trial progresses in Malta and Croatian opposition seeks confidence vote
Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths amid record spread
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian warehouses as cross-border attacks intensify
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, insists on Hamas disarmament
Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Hamas signals conditional approval
Diplomatic efforts over Strait of Hormuz continue amid mixed signals from Washington and Tehran
Firefighters contain Dalmatia blaze as hundreds escape into sea near Omiš
Ceuta tightens border security ahead of feared August 15 crossing surge
Deadly strikes hit Ukraine and Russia as aerial attacks escalate
US delays Patriot production deal with Ukraine as drone strikes hit Russian warehouses
Middle East maritime tensions mount amid US-Iran impasse over Strait of Hormuz
Russian authorities report 12 killed in attack on oil facility
Russian strikes hit Kyiv region as North Korean missile detachment deploys in Voronezh
Putin warns West over ship seizures as North Korean missile unit deploys to Russia
Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine as Moscow claims gains in Donetsk
Ukraine navigates conscription tensions alongside military innovation
Ukrainian commanders and analysts outline conditions and strategy for ongoing war
August 15, 2026
Israel rejects 15-point Gaza roadmap as US-led council advances ceasefire phase
US political landscape heats up ahead of November midterm elections
Record heatwave and drought trigger wildfires and energy disruptions across Europe
Poland and Baltic allies advance military transport and aviation projects
Ukrainian drone units adapt to psychological strain and concealment demands in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian refinery strikes and rising winter grid concerns widen regional security focus
Italy issues alerts across 27 cities as fourth heatwave brings extreme temperatures
Czech Republic faces critical water shortages as severe drought persists
Record ocean temperatures and El Niño fuel global weather extremes
Iran asks Red Cross to intervene over pilots allegedly held in Qatar
Marchand, Moluh and Vanotterdijk claim European swimming titles in Saint-Denis
Ukrainian military marks major territorial advances amid leadership overhaul and security warnings
