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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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Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire

  • Volunteer firefighter investigated over Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris
  • Fire burned 2,000+ hectares, forced 1,000 evacuations
  • Part of wider European wildfire surge amid extreme heatwaves

A volunteer firefighter has been placed under formal investigation in France on suspicion of deliberately starting the devastating Fontainebleau forest fire south of Paris, which has burned more than 2,000 hectares and forced around 1,000 people to evacuate. President Emmanuel Macron visited the scene and said France had…

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See VOIVOD Perform With ERIC FORREST In Budapest During Summer 2026 European Tour

  • Eric Forrest is filling in for VOIVOD's Snake on summer 2026 European tour dates.
  • Snake is away for a family matter; Forrest played Budapest on 14 July.
  • Both men have been dealing with serious health issues within their families.

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger is missing dates on the band's summer 2026 European tour to attend to a family matter, with former VOIVOD vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest stepping in as a temporary replacement. This matters to fans as it keeps the tour running rather than being cancelled outright,…

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Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe

  • EU orders Google to open Android and Search to rivals
  • Rival AI assistants get Gemini-level access to Android
  • Google must comply by January and July 2027, or face huge fines

The European Union has ordered Google to open up key parts of Android and Google Search to rival companies, in a move that could significantly weaken its grip on two of the most important platforms in tech. The decisions, issued under the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), require…

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Sega’s Gamescom Line-up Includes Alien: Isolation 2 And Crazy Taxi: World Tour

  • Sega confirms Gamescom 2026 line-up including Alien: Isolation 2
  • Alien: Isolation 2 and Crazy Taxi: World Tour are set for Switch 2
  • Persona 4 Revival and other titles remain unconfirmed for Switch 2

Sega has revealed the playable line-up for its Gamescom 2026 booth, which will feature Alien: Isolation 2 and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, both confirmed for Switch 2. However, attendees are likely to try PC or PS5 builds rather than Switch 2 versions at the show itself, as those…

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The Secret Garden review – thoughtful adaptation takes root in the imagination

  • The Egg, Bath stages puppetry version of The Secret Garden for its 20th anniversary
  • Visually charming puppets and design praised, but storytelling feels choppy
  • Martin Bonger's supporting performances singled out as most captivating

The Egg theatre in Bath marks its 20th anniversary with a puppetry adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel The Secret Garden, written by Tom Wentworth and directed by Stephanie Kempson. The production is praised for its craft and imaginative staging, with animal puppets moving through the audience…

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Uber to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero in $14.8bn global deal

  • Uber to buy Delivery Hero for $14.8bn, creating a food delivery giant
  • Berlin HQ and jobs protected until 2029; deal closes in 2027
  • Some markets (Glovo, foodora, Yemeksepeti) sold separately to ease competition concerns

Uber has agreed to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero for $14.8bn (£10.7bn/€12.6bn), a deal that would create one of the world's largest food delivery groups by combining Uber Eats with Delivery Hero's brands across 99 countries. The tie-up reflects a wider consolidation trend in the takeaway delivery sector, as…

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Boutique Festival Agency Casa Leo PR Launched by Raindance Execs David Martínez and Jacky Orozco (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Raindance's Martínez and Orozco launch London PR firm Casa Leo PR
  • Agency to guide indie filmmakers through festivals and awards campaigns
  • Early clients include Netflix and director Humberto Busto's Venice title

Raindance Film Festival executives David Martínez and Jacky Orozco have launched Casa Leo PR, a new London-based boutique agency offering bespoke publicity and strategic guidance to independent filmmakers navigating festivals and awards season. The launch fills a gap for indie producers in Europe and Latin America who often…

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Protests in Ukraine’s cities against Zelensky’s removal of defence minister

  • Zelensky sacked defence minister Fedorov, sparking street protests in Ukraine
  • Move revealed rift between Fedorov and army chief Syrskyi
  • Maj-Gen Yevhenii Khmara named acting defence minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise decision to replace popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered protests in Kyiv and other cities, along with anger from civil society and MPs. Crowds, mostly of young people, gathered on Thursday morning carrying signs reading "Hands off Fedorov" and "Stop sabotaging victory!",…

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Dismissal Of Ukraine’s Defense Chief Sparks Political Crisis For Zelenskyy

  • Zelenskyy sacked defence minister Fedorov, triggering rare protests in Ukraine
  • Fedorov accused army chief Syrskyi of blocking reforms and dividing the country
  • Air force commander resigned in protest; new PM Koretskyi already approved

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked rare public protests and a political crisis after dismissing reformist defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, whose removal came amid an open dispute with army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi during Zelenskyy's second cabinet overhaul in a year. Fedorov, a 35-year-old tech expert who had sought…

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Fabergé or Fauxbergé? Flower from Tsarist Russia with royal links which was kept hidden in a shoebox in Liverpool could be worth £250,000

  • Liverpool shoebox flower may be genuine Fabergé with royal links
  • Featured on BBC's Fake Fortune programme for authentication
  • Could be worth up to £250,000 if verified genuine

A woman in Liverpool has discovered that a decorative flower ornament, kept hidden in a shoebox for years and linked to the Russian imperial family, could be an authentic Fabergé piece worth up to £250,000. The item, examined as part of the BBC's Fake Fortune, is being investigated…

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