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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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Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes

  • Trump cancelled Iran strikes, citing possible resumption of peace talks
  • Brent crude fell about 5% to $83.47 a barrel
  • UK petrol and diesel prices still hit new highs despite the rally

Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks and government bonds rallied on Monday after Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and said peace talks were set to resume, easing fears of a wider Middle East conflict disrupting oil supplies. The move reverses some of the sharp rises…

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Five Finger Death Punch, Helloween, Electric Callboy, Knocked Loose, Dragonforce and many more announced for Wacken Open Air 2027 lineup

  • Wacken Open Air 2027 line-up announced with dozens of bands.
  • Five Finger Death Punch, Helloween and Electric Callboy headline.
  • Dragonforce, Knocked Loose, Edguy and Kanonenfieber also confirmed.

German heavy metal festival Wacken Open Air has revealed a large batch of acts for its 2027 edition, with US groove metal band Five Finger Death Punch, German power metal veterans Helloween and electronicore act Electric Callboy topping the bill. The announcement, made through Metal Hammer, signals another…

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It’s not just the US: Xbox Series S is now more expensive than a Switch 2 in the UK and Europe, but probably not for long

  • Xbox Series S now costs more than Switch 2 in Britain.
  • Microsoft has raised console prices beyond the US.
  • Nintendo may yet increase Switch 2 pricing.

Microsoft has increased the price of the Xbox Series S in the UK and parts of Europe, leaving the entry-level Xbox console more expensive than Nintendo’s Switch 2. The change matters because the Series S has been Xbox’s lower-cost current-generation option, while the Switch 2 is a newer…

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Pogacar to ride Vuelta a Espana for Grand Tour treble

  • Pogačar to race the Vuelta a España, chasing a Grand Tour treble
  • Would be only the ninth rider ever to achieve the feat
  • Vuelta runs 22 August to 13 September, starting in Monaco

Tadej Pogačar, fresh from winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title, has confirmed he will race the Vuelta a España this month in pursuit of a rare Grand Tour treble. The Slovenian, riding for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, would become only the ninth cyclist in history to win…

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Megadeth announce first UK dates in 11 years as part of new European leg of farewell tour

  • Megadeth to play UK for first time in 11 years
  • Dates added as part of European farewell tour leg
  • Marks band's return to British stages before retirement

Megadeth have announced their first UK concert dates in 11 years, forming part of a newly added European leg of the thrash metal band's ongoing farewell tour. The move ends over a decade-long absence from British stages and gives long-standing fans in the UK a fresh chance to…

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‘Deck de France’ is a new free software that can turn your bike trainer into a controller for your Steam Deck

  • New free software links bike trainers to Steam Deck controls
  • Aimed at combining indoor cycling with handheld gaming
  • Full technical details weren't available in the retrieved article text

PC Gamer has reported on a new free tool called "Deck de France", which lets cyclists use a bike trainer as a controller for their Steam Deck. The software appears aimed at combining indoor cycling training with handheld PC gaming, letting pedalling and trainer resistance data feed into…

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MEGADETH Announces March/April 2027 European Tour With BLACK LABEL SOCIETY And TESTAMENT

  • Megadeth announce 24-date European farewell tour for March–April 2027
  • Black Label Society and Testament join as support throughout
  • Tickets go on general sale 7 August, following an August presale

Megadeth have announced "Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations", a 24-date European leg of their ongoing multi-year farewell tour, running from March to April 2027. The thrash metal veterans will be joined throughout by Black Label Society and Testament, and the run follows a hugely successful year for the…

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Love Language: Sekou Interviewed

  • Clash interviews rising songwriter Sekou on music and his love of fragrance
  • He visits Grasse, France, to meet CHANEL perfumer Olivier Polge
  • Sekou, 21, has backing from Justin Bieber and Elton John, new mixtape out

British songwriter Sekou, 21, spoke to Clash about the connection between fragrance, confidence and creativity, in an interview built around his visit to Grasse in the South of France to meet Olivier Polge, CHANEL's Perfumer-Creator. The piece frames fragrance as central to Sekou's sense of self-presentation, tying it…

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Microsoft raises prices of Xbox by 25% to 30% in Europe with the Series S now costing more than the Series X at launch

  • Xbox Series X/S prices rise 25-30% across Europe
  • Series S now pricier than Series X's original launch cost
  • Marks a major shift in Xbox's budget console value pitch

Microsoft has increased the recommended retail prices of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles across Europe by between 25% and 30%, according to PC Gamer. The rise is notable because it pushes the entry-level Series S above the price at which the more powerful Series X…

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