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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 12, 2026
Russian strikes hit Kyiv region as North Korean unit deploys to Voronezh
Record heat and severe drought disrupt European energy and river transport
US defense priorities shift as Europe seeks military independence
Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire roadmap as Peace Council advances second phase
Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv as cross-border drone attacks escalate
US President Trump denies ammunition shortages while claiming renewed talks with Iran
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian refinery and logistics as civilian toll rises
Europe faces fourth heatwave as Italy issues alerts and Austria sets temperature record
Drone operations take heavy psychological toll on Ukrainian troops in Zaporizhzhia
Greece battles blazes as Croatian opposition files no-confidence motion
Former Italian prime minister defends pandemic response at parliamentary inquiry
Ukraine restructures army command amid rising winter security threats
US signals potential Hormuz agreement as Iran approves shipping coordinates with Oman
German authorities investigate over 100 suspected foreign hybrid attacks ahead of elections
Trump confirms secret plane swap in Turkey following Iranian threat
US asserts Strait of Hormuz cleared as Tehran demands concessions
German defense minister criticized over military procurement strategy
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
German authorities investigate explosive drone breach at Leipzig airport
Death toll rises in Colombia following magnitude 7.4 earthquake
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Climate pressures and regulatory hurdles impact energy, food, and waste policy
Ukraine promises probe after drone crashes near Bulgarian gas facility
Rhine water levels drop to historic lows as drought threatens shipping
Russian strikes inflict heavy casualties across Ukraine as Moscow claims frontline gains
Regional media highlight contrasting motives behind Zelenskyy's visit to Serbia
United States faces midterms amid diplomatic restructuring and new visa rules
Ukraine pursues war crimes trial and treason cases over Russian occupation
US Patriot missile deal with Ukraine delayed as drone strikes hit Moscow area
Ukrainian drone strikes cause casualties across Russia as frontline battles persist
US and Iran navigate Hormuz negotiations alongside broader Middle East developments
At least 12 dead in attack on Russian oil infrastructure
