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in Vladimir PutinWhat would a realistic peace deal need to include to be acceptable to Ukraine, Russia, and Europe simultaneously—or is that combination impossible? — Dana WhitfieldDana Whitfield · Aug 21, 2026

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Developing·Aug 30, 2026

August 2026 deep partial lunar eclipse across the Americas and Europe

A deep partial lunar eclipse on Aug. 28, 2026 will darken about 96% of the Moon, visible across the Americas, Europe and parts of Africa, though not India due to daytime timing.
Skywatchers across Michigan, Saskatchewan, the Coachella Valley and France prepare for the reddish partial eclipse, with peak viewing times varying by region.

2 stories · 670 sources

Developing·Aug 27, 2026

European football federations' rift with FIFA's Infantino ahead of 2027 election

Saudi Arabia's football federation publicly backs Infantino after FIFA abandons its Forward Enterprise plan, urging unity and direct dialogue among stakeholders.
UEFA says it may pursue Swiss criminal charges against Infantino over secret plans to sell World Cup stakes, with Čeferin calling Trump's interference in FIFA affairs 'shocking'.

4 stories · 77 sources

Developing·Aug 26, 2026

Norway's Arctic drilling push and European gas exports

Equinor and Uniper sign a 15-year deal to supply more than 30 terawatt-hours of natural gas annually to Germany from 2027 to 2041, bolstering Norway's role as a key European energy supplier.
Norway's government appeals to the Supreme Court to overturn rulings that invalidated permits for the Breidablikk, Tyrving and Yggdrasil oilfields, citing updated emissions assessments.

3 stories · 20 sources

France August inflation rises to 2.4% (prelim)Finance — 4dFrance's August inflation quickened to 2.7% year-on-year in the harmonized measure, driven by higher energy costs, especially petroleum products. Monthly CPI rose around 0.7% to 0.8%, and the euro-area HICP also advanced to 2.7% from 2.4%, with services and manufactured goods showing mixed movements.

Europe’s fish farms suffer drought-driven lossesEnvironment — 3dExtreme drought and record heat across Central and Eastern Europe have shrunk rivers and ponds, threatening juvenile fish and causing multi-million-euro losses for the region’s fish farms while prompting calls for better water management amid ongoing climate pressures. The crisis spans Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania, and beyond, with reports of pond drying and mass die-offs, and a Norwegian study highlighting parasite diversity on coastal aquaculture as an indicator of broader ecosystem stress rather than isolated outbreaks.

France Plans Wide-Ranging 2026 Reforms — 5dFrance faces a precarious budget season ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with a hung parliament, one of the euro zone’s highest deficits, and a minority government navigating potential budget carryovers and contentious reforms, including pension policy. At the same time, residents face September changes such as mandatory e-billing for businesses, tighter MaPrimeRénov’ rules, and ongoing debates among candidates on pensions, taxes, immigration, and Europe as Paris maps out future fiscal goals.

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Tomatina 2026 festival begins today in Buñol — 6dBuñol’s La Tomatina festival draws more than 20,000 participants to hurl up to 165 tons of tomatoes in a one-hour melee, with many international revelers among the crowd and non-locals paying a 15-euro entry. The event, rooted in a 1945 spontaneous fight, was banned under Franco in the 1950s, later revived and propelled by 1980s media attention, and today attracts visitors from around the world, including a growing Indian contingent inspired by the Bollywood film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, with safety rules like squashing tomatoes and wearing goggles and earplugs shaping the experience.

IJRTrump Insists He Will Never Nuke Iran Despite His Own Pentagon Reportedly Saying They Were Considering ItFrancis Kapper · 11 min · 10h

Four Antonello Paintings Stolen in Messina — Aug 16, 2026The MuMe regional museum in Messina, Sicily, was broken into during Ferragosto on Saturday night, with thieves bypassing alarms to steal four Renaissance works attributed to Antonello da Messina, including three panels from the San Gregorio Polyptych and a Pietà panel. Authorities and museum officials called it a devastating loss and launched an investigation, with the artworks valued at tens of millions of euros and the theft straining regional cultural heritage pride.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

AkzoNobel Q2 profit beat; Axalta merger on trackBusiness — Jul 22, 2026AkzoNobel posted 5% organic growth in Q2 core profit with adjusted EBITDA of 398 million euros, beating expectations as price increases offset higher input costs linked to the Middle East. The company reaffirmed progress on the Axalta merger, with a shareholder vote on August 5 and a planned closing in 2026–2027, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of at least 1.47 billion euros and a stable leverage profile near 2x.

ECB Hikes, Signals 2% by 2028; Euro Near 1.14Finance — Jul 20, 2026{"summary":"FX markets show the EUR/JPY cross stubbornly hovering in a narrow range around the mid-185s as carry-trade dynamics persist and traders weigh the BoJ’s policy stance against an anticipated ECB decision. The euro is trading near steady levels ahead of the ECB meet, with markets pricing further ECB hikes into 2027 amid firmer oil prices and geopolitics driving risk sentiment, while the pound outperforms on resilient UK data.","summary_sources":[]}

July Inflation Softens; Fed Path and Geopolitics in FocusFinance — Aug 10, 2026The US dollar hovered near a two-month low as markets awaited this week’s inflation data, with weaker July jobs data easing expectations for a Fed rate hike and sending Treasury yields lower. Meanwhile the euro and yen held firm, oil prices rose, and analysts say inflation signals will continue to drive currency moves this week.

Global Yields Surge to Two-Decade HighFinance — Aug 16, 2026Global bond markets are muting risk appetite as euro-area yields push toward multi-decade highs amid Middle East tensions, with Germany’s 10-year around 3.20% and the ECB anticipated to lift deposit rates to about 2.76% by 2027. Meanwhile, a broad shift in monetary policy is under way as markets price widespread rate hikes outside the U.S., with inflation pressures and AI-led spending fueling divergence, reduced demand for U.S. Treasuries, and a push toward bullion as a hedge, challenging bonds’ traditional diversification role.

On X · @FabrizioRomanoFulham Agree Deal for Real Madrid Midfielder Manuel ÁngelFulham have agreed terms to sign 22-year-old Spanish midfielder Manuel Ángel from Real Madrid, with Real retaining a sell-on clause. The news has sparked mostly amused and positive reactions, with memes about Fulham becoming 'Real Madrid Castilla West' rather than polarized debate.6,182 likes · 8m

Anonymous Euro Diplomats Panic Over Trump’s Hardline Crime Crackdown: ‘Cowboy Era’ — Aug 25, 2025European diplomats are whinging about “international law” on the front page of Politico while President Donald Trump pursues his agenda of cleaning up America by cracking down on the worst criminals and most violent…

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Shakira Opens Up About Dealing With Tax Evasion AllegationsReporting — Sep 22, 2022Singer Shakira has denied committing tax evasion despite the allegations. Prosecutors in Spain have alleged that the 45-year-old did not pay 14.5 million euros in taxes to the Spanish government between 2012 and 2014…

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Long-Hidden Picasso Portrait of Muse Dora Maar Sells for $37 Million in Paris Auction — Oct 24, 2025A vibrant and long-concealed Picasso portrait of his muse and partner Dora Maar has fetched a stunning 32 million euros (about $37 million) at a Paris auction — marking the highest art sale in France this year. Painted…

Klopp Appointed Germany Coach Through 2030 — Jul 23, 2026Jurgen Klopp is poised to become Germany's head coach, reuniting with former Liverpool aides Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz and adding Sven Bender to his backroom staff as he reshapes the national team's setup. A four-year deal through Euro 2028 is anticipated, with official unveiling and confirmation of the staff expected amid ongoing speculation and discussions.

Germany IFO Rises for Third Month in July — Jul 27, 2026Germany’s IFO indicators for July show a modest rebound in sentiment, with the overall business climate around 86.6 and current assessments near 86.5 as expectations rise, even as energy costs, a weak manufacturing sector, and cooling demand temper momentum. Analysts highlight the need for structural reforms and energy competitiveness to sustain growth, with markets eyeing euro implications amid mixed signals.

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Deutsche Bank HQ Raided in Cum-Cum Tax Probe — Jul 22, 2026German prosecutors raided Deutsche Bank's Frankfurt headquarters as part of an investigation into Postbank transactions from 2008-2010, with the bank saying it’s being treated as a third party and cooperating. The probe centers on cum-cum tax-avoidance schemes, with reports naming former Postbank executives as suspects and potential losses running into hundreds of millions of euros.

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European stocks rise as oil lifts energy sharesFinance — Jul 21, 2026European shares edged higher as tech and AI-linked gains supported markets, with indices like the STOXX 600 and Euro STOXX 50 advancing while oil prices eased on U.S.-Iran mediation hopes amid the Yemen blockade. Gains were led by chipmakers such as ASML, ASMI and Infineon, with banks and Novartis also boosting sentiment ahead of upcoming earnings reports.

ZEW Sentiment Surges to 26.3 in GermanyFinance — Jul 21, 2026Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment jumped to 26.3 in July 2026, driven by stronger export-oriented industries and resilient domestic demand, while the automotive sector remained weak and upside risks from Iran tensions and higher oil prices linger. The Eurozone mood also improved, with the euro-area ZEW sentiment at 23.4, signaling broader optimism alongside Germany’s ongoing reforms, though uncertainties remain.

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Italy poised to name Andrea Pirlo head coach — Jul 24, 2026Italy appears set to appoint Andrea Pirlo as its new head coach of the men's national team after missing the 2026 World Cup, with Gennaro Gattuso leaving the role and the federation aiming to rebuild ahead of Euro 2028 and 2030 qualifiers. Reports indicate Guardiola and Ancelotti declined, leaving Pirlo, who currently coaches UAE’s United FC, to lead the Azzurri through a contract potentially covering the 2030 World Cup period.

EU Fines Google €890M Under DMA, Largest Yet — Jul 20, 2026EU regulators are poised to fine Google under the Digital Markets Act, with reports of a potential one‑billion‑euro penalty for suspected search bias and Play Store anti‑steering practices, signaling the DMA’s first major enforcement action against a gatekeeper. The move follows the EU’s 4.125‑billion Android ruling and comes as AI‑driven search features raise concerns about publisher traffic and Alphabet’s market position amid regulatory scrutiny.

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Tottenham Sign Alice Sombath in Club-Record MoveSports — Jul 21, 2026Tottenham Hotspur Women have signed France defender Alice Sombath from Lyonnes for a club-record fee, joining six new arrivals this summer as Spurs push to finalize their squad ahead of a full pre-season. The 22-year-old Champions League winner and Euro 2025 participant said the league is highly competitive and stressed that her qualities can help Spurs, who view her addition as part of a long-term building project under manager Martin Ho.

Samsung Invests in Mistral as Europe Expands Sovereign AITech — Jul 21, 2026Microsoft and French AI firm Mistral are expanding a multibillion-dollar partnership to deploy Mistral’s Europe-based GPU infrastructure and open models across Azure, Azure Local, and Foundry, boosting European capacity while preserving access to U.S. software and security features. The deal aims to reduce reliance on U.S. technology, support regulated industries, and accelerate broader deployment of Mistral’s Medium 3.5 and OCR 4 models, with Nvidia GPUs and European data sovereignty at its core.

Europe museum robberies turn increasingly violent, Europol says — Aug 24, 2026Europol reports a shift in European museum robberies toward more violent, high-risk methods and targets, with thieves focusing on precious metals, gemstones, and culturally significant artifacts, including the Louvre heist. The trend includes ad-hoc, social-media–recruited groups and even cross-network participation, using tools like sledgehammers, explosives, and firearms to breach venues and intimidate staff.

Trump National Defense Strategy Warns Europe Must ‘Remain European’ Or Risk ‘Erasure’ — Dec 5, 2025The Trump administration released its new U.S. National Defense Strategy (NDS) on Friday, which explicitly stated that Europe must “remain European” to protect its own and America’s interests, warning the continent is…

Europe Troop Options Planned by Pentagon — 5dThe Pentagon is conducting a six-month review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe and will present at least four detailed options to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by November 6, ahead of the official completion deadline. European NATO allies fear the process could presage substantial force reductions and a shift of defense responsibilities onto them, while the Trump administration has pressed for reduced U.S. security guarantees in Europe.

On X · @FabrizioRomanoArsenal Refuse to Meet Lyon’s €40m Valuation for Malick Fofana as Sunderland Push AheadArsenal view Olympique Lyon's €40m asking price for Malick Fofana as too high and will only proceed with a changed deal structure; Sunderland are actively pursuing the winger. Fan reactions are predominantly frustrated with Arsenal's stance, though a minority supports fiscal discipline.9,229 likes · 9m

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