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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.
October 16, 2026
Alpo Rusi details KGB threats against former Finnish Prime Minister Keijo Liinamaa
Iranian media reports oil tanker explosion in Strait of Hormuz
Finnish experts call for scrutiny over past Russia policy as anniversaries approach
Ségolène Royal qualifies for French left-wing presidential primary
US-Iran diplomatic talks stumble as Washington resumes strikes and Tehran sets terms
Ukrainian troops and veterans criticize systemic issues in military and mobilization policies
Swedish analysis outlines defensive challenges posed by missiles and drones in Ukraine
Trump's plan to allow Russian diesel exports draws pushback from Kyiv and US Congress
Polish experts advocate structural reforms as defense spending reaches record high
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to avoid energy targets amid ongoing strikes
Russian strikes kill five and injure 16 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region
Former Ukrainian defense minister calls for post-war election preparations
Trump hosts Xi in Washington for talks on Ukraine and global security
French court validates assisted dying legislation while rejecting youth social media ban
Ukrainian forces advance near Kupiansk as heavy fighting continues across front
Trump presses Ukraine and Russia to reach peace agreement before winter
US charges five Russian operatives over global sabotage and assassination plots
European defense autonomy efforts encounter industry pushback and strategic hurdles
German authorities identify suspects in Leipzig drone incident as EU warns Moscow
Tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz following claims of naval strikes
Israel rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas disarms
Moldova advances stricter tobacco rules as beverage sector opposes new tax
October 15, 2026
Former Slovenian footballers reflect on career moves and domestic league dynamics
US targets Iranian oil tankers following Strait of Hormuz missile attacks
EU extends Russia sanctions after removing two oligarchs from list
Reports highlight declining democratic metrics and grant cuts under Trump
US official denies Trump restricted Ukraine's access to SpaceX defense technology
US Treasuries rally as technology stock sell-off sparks growth fears
Marc Short warns corruption allegations pose growing liability for Republicans
Houthi strikes hit Riyadh airport for second day as operations remain suspended
Romania's PSD agrees to join proposed cabinet under Luca Niculescu
Italy issues extreme heat warnings for 27 cities amid persistent heatwave
US lawmakers move to block Trump's diesel agreement with Russia
Romania prepares October launch for Casa Verde Baterii program amid prosumer debate
Nineteen injured after bus collides with train near Channel Tunnel entrance
Nvidia and CoreWeave leaders address financial risk concerns amid growing AI debt
French authorities order remote learning for up to 500 schools amid escalating violence
Turkish opposition leader Özel condemns AKP over Üsküdar local vote
Firefighters contain Corbières blaze as French wildfire risks remain high
