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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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France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress

  • Massive wildfires across France and Spain have scorched tens of thousands of hectares, displacing over 300,000 people
  • Residents near Bordeaux and Madrid regions describe intense smoke, advancing flames, and evacuations disrupting daily life
  • Emergency responders work to contain blazes as communities face ongoing trauma and uncertainty

Wildfires burning across France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate and scorched tens of thousands of hectares, with residents in Bordeaux describing thick smoke haze, poor air quality and mounting anxiety even though the flames themselves remain some distance from the city. Emergency responders…

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All senators invited to Zelensky meeting as Congress weighs Russia sanctions bill

  • Senators are invited to meet Zelenskyy in Washington.
  • The Senate may soon vote on Russia sanctions.
  • The bill has broad bipartisan support.

All 100 US senators have been invited to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his Washington visit, as the Senate considers moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. The meeting and potential vote could signal renewed congressional pressure on Moscow and support for Ukraine amid efforts to…

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Mind the ever-growing gap: the Premier League keeps spending big

  • Premier League clubs have spent £1.4bn+, more than the other big four leagues combined
  • Net spend of £523.6m dwarfs rivals like La Liga and Serie A
  • Fewer deals completed so far suggest more spending is still to come

Premier League clubs have spent more than £1.4bn on new players so far this summer, outstripping the combined outlay of the Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A. The gap matters because it underlines the growing financial gulf between English football and the rest of Europe, a…

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Canal+ Pledges More Than $1 Billion For French & European Cinema Over Five Years

  • Canal+ pledges over $1bn/€980m for French and European cinema over five years
  • Deal roughly doubles previous €480m three-year commitment, starts 2028
  • Comes amid industry concerns over Vincent Bolloré's influence at Canal+

Canal+ has agreed to invest more than $1 billion (€980 million) in French and European cinema over five years, in a new deal with France's BLOC group of film guilds and the director body ARP. The agreement, which begins in 2028 and covers Canal+ and CINÉ+ OCS, is…

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German officials want to know why Berlin attack suspect was free despite alleged ISIS support

  • Berlin Pride attack suspect had prior ISIS-support conviction but was free
  • Chancellor Merz questions how the attack could have been prevented
  • Suspect Abdul Ballout shot dead by police after 24-hour manhunt

German officials are demanding answers over how Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese descent, was free to carry out a violent attack near Berlin's Pride festival despite an earlier conviction linked to supporting the Islamic State group. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly questioned how the attack could…

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Hodgkinson & Asher-Smith in GB squad for Europeans

  • GB names 98-strong squad for home European Championships in Birmingham
  • Hodgkinson, Asher-Smith and Johnson-Thompson lead the line-up
  • Event runs 10-16 August; Ingebrigtsen hints at comeback

Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson headline a 98-strong Great Britain squad named for next month's European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, the first time the UK has hosted the event. All three had opted to skip the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Hodgkinson and Asher-Smith aiming…

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What you need to know if you’re travelling to France or Spain

  • Wildfires prompt mass evacuations across France and Spain
  • BBC advises travellers on what to do if affected
  • UK travellers urged to check FCDO advice before travelling

Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated in France and Spain as large wildfires affect both countries, prompting the BBC to issue travel guidance for those planning trips to the region. The scale of the evacuations underlines the severity of the fires and the disruption they are…

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Italian Film Bodies Slam Venice Over Lack Of Women In Competition: “It’s A One-Dimensional, Male-Dominated Selection”

  • Italian film bodies accuse Venice 2026 of a male-dominated competition lineup.
  • Only one female-directed film made the 21-title main Competition.
  • Festival head cites a drop in female-directed submissions this year.

Six Italian film industry bodies have publicly criticised the Venice Film Festival for a lack of female representation in its 2026 main competition lineup, calling the selection "one-dimensional" and "male-dominated". The open letter, published in La Repubblica, comes after the festival announced its Official Selection with only one…

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Tyla announces ‘A*POP’ world tour with dates across UK, Europe, North America and Africa

  • South African artist Tyla announced a 34-date world tour launching October 2026 across Europe, UK, North America and Africa
  • The tour supports her second album 'A*POP' (released 24 July), with UK dates in London, Glasgow and Manchester
  • General ticket sales open 31 July; critics gave the album mixed reviews for prioritising commercial safety over innovation

Tyla has announced a 34-date world tour, "A*POP", supporting her second album of the same name, released on 24 July 2026. The trek kicks off in Paris on 12 October and will take in Europe, the UK, North America and Africa, marking her first full headline tour across…

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The 2026 World Cup is over, but the onslaught of soccer relentlessly rolls on | Leander Schaerlaeckens

  • World Cup finished, but leagues and cups worldwide resume almost immediately
  • Writer says football's oversupply dilutes the sport's appeal and attention
  • Contrasts Fifa's expansion plans with NFL's scarcity-driven popularity model

Now that the 2026 World Cup has finished, football's calendar has snapped straight back into its usual non-stop rhythm, with domestic leagues and cup competitions across Europe and beyond already under way or about to start. Guardian writer Leander Schaerlaeckens argues this constant churn undermines the sport's own…

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