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Europe is shaped by decisions made across borders, from the continent’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to debates over sanctions and military support. These choices affect security, diplomacy and the daily lives of people across the region.

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The topic also covers European politics, business, culture and sport, alongside events that test public safety and trust. Together, these stories offer a view of the forces changing life in Europe and its place in the wider world.

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Poll: Box Art Brawl: Metroid 40th Anniversary Special

  • Nintendo Life ran a Metroid 40th-anniversary box art poll across the whole series
  • Super Metroid's Japanese cover won decisively with 58% of 217 votes
  • Metroid Dread came second (17%); original Metroid finished last (4%)

Nintendo Life's Box Art Brawl feature marked Metroid's 40th anniversary by pitting the box art of all five mainline games against each other in a fan vote. Rather than comparing regional variants as usual, the special edition asked readers to pick their favourite design across the entire main…

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In ‘Demons,’ Love and Betrayal Become a Metaphor for the Relationship Between Russia and Ukraine (Exclusive Trailer)

  • Ukrainian director Natalka Vorozhbyt's 'Demons' uses a personal love story turned betrayal to metaphorically explore Russia-Ukraine tensions, premiering at Locarno Film Festival
  • The film operates across personal, political, and mystical dimensions, set in 1990s Ukraine with supernatural elements
  • Main character Nina symbolizes Ukraine's post-Soviet independence, making her fate central to the film's political allegory

The film from writer-director Natalka Vorozhbyt, premiering at Locarno, sees a drifter from Russia arrive in a remote village in central Ukraine and meet a strong and independent woman.

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Blame game as Brussels builds ‘Europe’s largest frying pan’ instead of shady square

  • Brussels' revamped Schuman Square lacks its promised green shading canopy
  • Costs spiralled after Covid and Ukraine war inflation delayed construction
  • Former minister and architect express anger and confusion over the outcome

A redevelopment scheme for Schuman Square, the traffic roundabout at the heart of Brussels' EU quarter, has fallen far short of its ambitions, leaving a bare concrete expanse rather than the green, shaded meeting place that was promised. The centrepiece of the design, a steel canopy with a…

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Grid operators brace for solar power dip during 12 August eclipse

  • Total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Spain and Portugal on 12 August
  • Partial eclipse also visible across northern parts of the United States
  • European grid operators braced for brief solar power dips and rebounds

A total solar eclipse took place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, with totality visible across Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, and parts of Spain and Portugal, while a partial eclipse was seen across northern parts of the United States, from Alaska to North Carolina. The event drew huge interest…

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Full solar eclipse on Wednesday evening could pile pressure on power grids across Europe, experts warn

  • Full solar eclipse due on Wednesday evening
  • Experts warn it may strain European power grids
  • Sudden solar generation dips can destabilise electricity supply

A full solar eclipse expected on Wednesday evening has prompted warnings from experts that it could put additional strain on power grids across Europe. The concern centres on the temporary loss of solar energy generation during the eclipse, which can create sudden fluctuations in electricity supply that grid…

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Due to “Unforeseen Logistical Challenges,” This 80s Rocker Just Canceled His Las Vegas Residency Days Before Opening Night

  • Morrissey canceled his four-night Las Vegas residency one week before the scheduled August 14 opening, citing unforeseen logistical challenges
  • This continues a well-established pattern: he has scrapped over 100 performances since 2012, including 22 shows in 2025 alone
  • Online responses from fans were largely dismissive, with many suggesting the real issue was simply unwillingness to perform

Morrissey has cancelled all four shows of his planned residency at the Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theater, just a week before the run was due to open on 14 August. Fans learned of the cancellation on Friday 7 August via email, which cited "unforeseen logistical issues"; the Wynn…

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Royal Navy steps up Russia patrols as US warns Putin could attack a NATO country within weeks

  • US warns Putin could strike a Nato country within weeks
  • Royal Navy patrols up 25% amid rising Russian threat concerns
  • Ukraine secures monthly US Patriot missile deliveries after fatal Kyiv strikes

The Royal Navy has increased patrols to monitor Russian military activity after US intelligence officials warned that Vladimir Putin could order an attack on a Nato country within weeks, potentially through a small land incursion or cyber attacks aimed at testing the alliance's resolve. The warnings follow a…

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Urgent hunt to find ‘violent’ attacker after woman ‘seriously sexually assaulted by man riding delivery bike’

  • Police seek suspect after alleged serious sexual assault in West Barnes.
  • Attack reportedly happened at about 11.30pm on Thursday.
  • Suspect was riding a delivery-style e-bike.

Police are urgently seeking a man after a woman was allegedly seriously sexually assaulted in West Barnes, south-west London, late on Thursday. Detectives have described him as a violent offender and appealed for information to help identify and arrest him. The assault reportedly took place at about 11.30pm.…

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Mason Mount injury overshadows Manchester United’s draw with PSG

  • Mount’s apparent foot injury overshadowed United’s PSG draw.
  • Mbeumo equalised after PSG’s early Mbaye goal.
  • United have two remaining pre-season matches.

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly in Gothenburg, but Mason Mount’s apparent foot injury dominated the occasion. The midfielder was substituted before 20 minutes had elapsed, renewing concerns over his fitness record since joining United in 2023 and potentially disrupting their preparations for…

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Ex-Black Sabbath Frontman Announces Retirement From Touring Ahead of Open-Heart Surgery

  • Glenn Hughes is retiring from touring for health reasons.
  • The 74-year-old requires another open-heart operation.
  • His planned US tour had already been cancelled.

Glenn Hughes, the former Black Sabbath frontman and Deep Purple bassist, has announced he is retiring from touring ahead of another open-heart operation. The 74-year-old said his health must take priority after medical tests indicated surgery was necessary, ending a live career that has spanned 58 years. Hughes…

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