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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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Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers

  • Rhine hits record lows in Germany and Netherlands amid heatwave-driven drought
  • Danube and Po rivers also near historic lows, disrupting power and farming
  • Hungary shut its nuclear plant; shipping and supply chains face disruption

The River Rhine has dropped to record low levels at several points in Germany and the Netherlands as prolonged heatwave conditions grip Europe, raising concerns about disruption to shipping, industry and agriculture on the continent's major waterways. Other key rivers, including the Danube and Italy's Po, have also…

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Fears Islamic extremists sneaked into Europe amid Ceuta invasion as violent criminals boast they have crossed border

  • Fears extremists may have slipped into Europe during a Ceuta border crossing
  • Some individuals reportedly boasted of crossing successfully
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Reports have raised concerns that Islamist extremists may have entered Europe undetected during a mass crossing at Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa, with some individuals reportedly boasting online or to reporters that they crossed the border successfully. The claims add to long-running anxieties in Spain and…

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Spanish Socialist’s Pre-Crisis Migrant Comments Resurface After 60,000 Cross into Ceuta

  • Approximately 60,000 migrants from Morocco crossed into Ceuta in 2021, resulting in 67 reported deaths
  • A Spanish socialist politician's earlier statements supporting migrant integration and voting rights are being re-examined
  • The politician's comments preceded the crisis by several months

In 2021, approximately 60,000 migrants, primarily from Morocco, crossed into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta over a brief period, with 67 deaths reported. The surge has prompted renewed examination of politica

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Rhodes and Maguire earn Solheim Cup wildcard picks

  • Rhodes and Maguire handed Solheim Cup wildcard picks by Anna Nordqvist
  • Maguire picked despite recent poor form, cites matchplay pedigree
  • Lopez Ramirez and Nadaud also named as rookie wildcards

Britain's Mimi Rhodes and Ireland's Leona Maguire have been named as wildcard picks for Europe's Solheim Cup team, which will face the United States in the Netherlands next month. Captain Anna Nordqvist selected Maguire despite a poor run of recent form, including four missed cuts in her last…

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Government shutdown averted as Senate strikes deal, Kay Granger dies, Ceuta migration surge sparks alarm

  • Senate leaders proposed funding the US government through 11 December, pending congressional approval.
  • Kay Granger, a former Fort Worth mayor and influential Texas Republican, died aged 83.
  • A mass crossing into Ceuta prompted a security and humanitarian response and intensified Europe’s migration debate.

US Senate leaders unveiled a bipartisan short-term funding measure intended to prevent a federal government shutdown during the midterm-election campaign. The proposal would broadly maintain existing spending levels until 11 December, carrying funding beyond the 30 September deadline, while including selected adjustments such as support for the WIC…

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Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: “We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal”

  • Megadeth announced their final UK and European tour spanning 24 dates from March to April 2027, beginning in Belfast and ending in Lisbon
  • Black Label Society and Testament will serve as support acts throughout the run
  • Frontman Dave Mustaine framed the tour as a multi-year global celebration of the band's legacy rather than a farewell

Megadeth have announced their final ever UK and European tour, called "Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations", featuring support from Black Label Society and Testament. Frontman Dave Mustaine described it as a "true celebration of metal" rather than a farewell, marking the latest stage of the thrash pioneers' multi-year,…

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EU announces new rules on AI transparency

  • EU's AI transparency rules became enforceable on 2 August 2026.
  • AI-generated content and chatbots must now be clearly labelled.
  • Breaches risk fines up to €15 million or 3% of revenue.

The European Union's new AI transparency rules under Article 50 of the AI Act came into force and became enforceable across the bloc on 2 August 2026. The regulations require publishers and developers to clearly label AI-generated or AI-assisted content and to inform users when they are interacting…

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CNN Appoints Stefano Pozzebon as Rome Correspondent, Boosting European Coverage (EXCLUSIVE)

  • CNN names Stefano Pozzebon as new Rome-based international correspondent.
  • He'll cover Italy and Europe for CNN's linear and digital platforms.
  • Pozzebon previously reported from Latin America, notably Venezuela and Colombia.

CNN has appointed Italian journalist Stefano Pozzebon as an international correspondent based in its Rome bureau, as part of the network's push to strengthen its European news coverage. He will cover major stories in Italy and across Europe for CNN's linear and digital platforms, working alongside CNN Vatican…

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Outplay Films Nabs Tom Tykwer-Produced Locarno Competition Title ‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Outplay Films acquires world sales for Tykwer-produced Locarno title
  • Film explores gender transition amid Russia's war in Ukraine
  • Directed by Isabelle Stever, produced via X Filme Creative Pool

France's Outplay Films has acquired world sales rights to "I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming," a Locarno main competition title produced by German director Tom Tykwer. The queer relationship drama, directed by Isabelle Stever, examines love and gender transition against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, marking a…

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Jennifer Lopez Couldn’t Help Recreating This Iconic Madonna Moment in Venice: ‘I Had To Do It’

  • Jennifer Lopez recreated Madonna's "Like a Virgin" gondola video in Venice
  • Trip celebrated Lopez's 57th and sister Lynda's 55th birthdays
  • Follows Madonna and Julia Garner's own version of the same scene

Jennifer Lopez recreated one of Madonna's most famous music video moments while on holiday in Venice, filming herself performing the gondola choreography from the 1984 "Like a Virgin" video. The clip, which Lopez captioned "I had to do it" on X, taps into decades-long pop culture ties between…

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