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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 13, 2026
UN warns of rising Iranian executions alongside report on Afghan femicides
Record European heatwave and drought disrupt nuclear energy and transport
Ukrainian drone attacks and Russian air strikes inflict casualties across border regions
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Ukrainian drones target regions across Russia
Trump and Hegseth reject claims of US ammunition shortages following Iran strikes
Drone carrying explosives prompts temporary closure of Leipzig/Halle Airport
Ukrainian drone operators battle psychological strain in Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine expands long-range strikes as Russian attacks devastate frontline areas
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan requiring troop withdrawal
US intelligence warns Putin could test NATO cohesion as Ukrainian defenses strain
US officials summon tech executives over AI containment breaches and safety failures
Donald Trump confirms secret plane swap in Turkey over Iranian security threat
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down at end of month
Donald Trump used secret transport to depart Turkey amid Iranian threats
Death toll rises following powerful earthquake in Colombia
Middle East maritime crisis deepens as US-Iran negotiations remain stalled
Kiel Institute head criticizes German defense minister over procurement
Report reveals systemic failures in French child abuse investigations
Norwegian athletics team faces grief and transition at European Championships
Norway reports rising prison backlog alongside major consumer disputes
Italian legal proceedings progress alongside inmate lifeguard initiative
Rare solar eclipse darkens European skies for first time since 1999
Conte defends Covid response during Italian parliamentary inquiry
Explosive drone crashes near Bulgarian gas pipeline
Diplomatic dispute between Italy and Spain deepens over border controls
French firefighters contain Aude wildfire as severe heat maintains elevated risk
Wildfires persist in Greece as trial testimonies and political challenges unfold across Southern Europe
Serbian media groups report rising threats and violence against journalists
Spanish authorities brace for potential new border surges in Ceuta
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Belgrade for bilateral talks
US-Ukraine Patriot deal delayed past winter as drone strikes hit Russian logistics
US midterms approach as Trump administration shifts diplomatic and visa policies
Secret Service staged decoy departure for Trump in Turkey over Iranian threat
At least 15 killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv as North Korean missile unit deploys to Voronezh
Russian strikes leave heavy casualties across Ukraine as Moscow claims frontline gains
