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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.
October 29, 2026


European heatwave triggers red alerts in Italy and record temperatures in Austria

Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes as regional talks open in Tehran

European leaders address defense, energy caps, and BiH reforms at MED9 summit

Historical analyses highlight 1989 as a global geopolitical turning point
Trump expresses confidence in potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine

Former Slovenian captain Čeh and striker Mlakar evaluate domestic league landscape

US charges alleged Russian agents over assassination and sabotage plots

Portugal's parliament rejects far-right censure motion against minority government

Death toll rises following Toledo train collision

Five killed and 16 injured as Russian forces bombard Dnipropetrovsk region

Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

Iran claims strikes on vessels in Strait of Hormuz as US downplays impact

US forces execute strikes on Iranian targets following Strait of Hormuz escalation

EU extends Russia sanctions as strikes continue in Ukraine and border regions

Russia targets Kyiv energy grid as EU warns against hybrid threats

Former Ukrainian defense chief calls for early election planning
October 28, 2026

Wall Street Journal report scrutinises US diplomat's role in $6bn energy deal

US Supreme Court allows temporary continuation of third-country deportations

Orange Order parade in Portadown blocked by counter-protesters
Nordic analysts weigh Russian warfare capabilities amid rising diplomatic tension

Ukrainian prosecutor general accuses anti-graft chief before departing country
Fatal train collision in Spain and road accidents in Turkey leave dozens dead

Ukraine passes minority language law to unblock EU accession talks

French emergency crews contain Aude wildfire as national destruction reaches 115,000 hectares

Ségolène Royal and Olivier Faure join expanded French left-wing primary

France deploys heavy security and arrests 1,314 during nationwide protests
Trump postpones tariffs on robotics and industrial machinery to pursue negotiations
CNN and media partners expand lawsuit over Trump White House press access
Israel election count shows ongoing deadlock between Netanyahu and Eisenkot

Serbia aims to attract two major investors to Kraljevo, parliament pauses session

French cities calm after overnight curfews following widespread unrest

United States conducts fresh strikes in Iran as talks over Strait of Hormuz continue

US-Russia diesel agreement sparks political and diplomatic backlash

Ukrainian military personnel highlight systemic issues while defense ministry expands medical training

Turkish opposition leader Özel criticises AKP over Üsküdar council vote

Serbians vote in snap election as student list challenges Vučić's party

Trump and Xi discuss Ukraine and trade in White House talks

UN reaches milestone on autonomous weapons as European militaries expand AI integration

French Constitutional Council validates end-of-life bill, blocks youth social media ban

Ukrainian forces advance near Kupiansk as Russian strikes target Kyiv region
