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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 14, 2026
Severe heatwave triggers record temperatures and emergency alerts across Europe
Regional developments span Greek wildfires, Malta murder trial, and Croatian political dispute
Ukraine reports territorial gains and leadership shifts amid continuing security challenges
Former Italian prime minister Conte defends pandemic record before parliamentary inquiry
German defence spending faces criticism amid shifting domestic political landscape
Middle East maritime tensions rise as Strait of Hormuz standoff continues
Germany warns of escalating Russian hybrid attacks and election interference
Ceuta braces for renewed border crossing attempts after fatal July surge
Sofia and Kyiv investigate drone crash near Bulgarian gas pipeline
Russian strikes kill at least eight across Ukraine amid intense eastern fighting
Austrian teenager confesses to fatal hate crime amid rising bias offenses
Russian strikes hit Kyiv region as North Korean missile unit deploys to Voronezh
Record heatwaves and river droughts disrupt European transport and energy
Iran and Oman advance plan for Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor
US-Ukraine Patriot co-production deal delayed as drone strikes hit Russian warehouses
Serbian watchdog groups report surge in threats against journalists
Zelenskyy's remarks on Kosovo prompt regional reactions across Western Balkans
Cross-border aerial strikes escalate as Kyiv presses allies on air defenses
Ukrainian military highlights key conditions to weaken Russian war effort
Ukraine confronts mobilization challenges and command reforms as civilian casualties surge
Russia expands artificial intelligence surveillance as tech platforms face rising pressure
Record European heat fuels German wildfire evacuations and energy strains
EU navigates security readiness, defense autonomy, and rising import costs
Poland expands air fleet procurement and helicopter service capabilities
Romania cuts diesel excise tax as regional fiscal policies adapt to cross-border trade
Ukrainian drone operators face rising frontline risks and psychological strain near Zaporizhzhia
