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Spain’s PM says Ceuta migrant surge inquiry ongoing, far-right behind ‘fake’ information
Published on 31/08/2026 – 11:38 GMT+2 Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Monday that a mass influx of at least 72,000 migrants to the enclave of Ceuta a month ago was still under investigation, while denouncing “fake information” spread by the…
Macron in Sweden to sign frigate deal and strengthen partnership
France’s President Emmanuel Macron is set to sign a multi-billion euro deal for four French frigates with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm on Monday, alongside a framework aimed at strengthening Franco-Swedish cooperation. Under the terms…
China dependence to make EU’s green transition more costly – Hoekstra
Published on 31/08/2026 – 10:00 GMT+2•Updated 10:02 Europe must accept higher short-term costs to reduce its dependence on China for clean-energy technologies, EU Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has told Euronews, warning that delaying action will…
‘Europe’s climate and security challenges are inseparable’: Hoekstra
Europe must spend more upfront to protect itself from increasingly severe climate disasters, European Union Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews, arguing that paying for fires, floods and other damage after they strike will ultimately cost…
US defence firm plans medium-range missile production near Leipzig
Published on 30/08/2026 – 21:14 GMT+2 US defence contractor Covenant plans to start producing medium-range missiles near Leipzig from 2027, according to sources, with up to 1,000 missiles a year thought to be possible. The plans could bring a previously…
French presidential race: De Villepin to run, Faure joins primary
Although he is not yet officially a candidate in France’s 2027 presidential election, Dominique de Villepin is getting very close. Speaking to BFM TV Sunday, the conservative politician — who formerly served as prime minister under Jacques Chirac and heads…
Is Germany’s Laacher See volcano stirring again?
Earthquakes occur in Germany again and again, but many never notice them. That’s because these tremors occur deep below the ground and often have low frequencies. But far beneath the surface, something could be stirring. That is the suspicion of researchers…
Relief and sorrow in Iceland as EU membership talks referendum fails
Published on 30/08/2026 – 17:49 GMT+2•Updated 18:10 A mix of relief and dejection spread across Iceland on Sunday after the country narrowly voted “No” to resuming talks with the European Union on potential membership. Many Icelanders had gathered in the…
EU offers muted reaction after Iceland rebuffs accession talks
Published on 30/08/2026 – 17:21 GMT+2•Updated 17:24 The European Commission has issued a muted reaction after Iceland rejected the reopening of accession negotiations with the bloc in a hotly contested referendum, a decision that risks dampening the momentum…
Major manhunt underway after woman killed in shooting at Swiss rave
Published on 30/08/2026 – 8:55 GMT+2•Updated 15:54 One person was killed after shots were fired at an event attended by around 3,500 people in the Swiss town of Aarau in the early hours of Sunday, Aargau cantonal police said in a post on X. Police said the…