Europe

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Summit with Russia, India and Iran shows leverage that wars have given China’s Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet before the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug 31.

Trump administration plans $5 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources say

The grants risk deepening tensions between the Trump administration and European governments, some of which have already accused Washington of interfering in their domestic politics.

Stranded boats, out-of-work fishermen as Danube hits record lows

The waters of the Danube, Europe’s second longest river, have dropped in parts to a record low due to successive heatwaves.

Austria sees record number of heat-related deaths in June and July

A very low water level of the river Wienfluss (Vienna river) cutting through the City park (Stadtpark) is seen on a sunny and hot day in Vienna, Austria, on May 28.

Ransomware group says it stole Berlin data, offers it for auction

Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and Berlin’s Senator for Interior, Digitalisation and Sport Iris Spranger attending a press conference on Aug 28 about a cyberattack which hit the Berlin’s Senate network.

News analysis

What lies behind CIA boss’ lightning visit to Moscow – and did he succeed in his mission?

A French soldier with an anti-tank system during the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) military exercise Eagle Spearhead in Cincu, Romania, on Aug 18.

Haakon, the reluctant prince who became Norway’s new king

Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon took on the crown following the death of King Harald.

No signs Russia prepping military attack on NATO countries, says EU official

A US Army soldier looking out from an M113 armoured personal carrier during A NATO training exercise in Germany on Aug 26.

‘Much more to be done’: US sounds out NATO allies on how they’re stepping up to defend Europe

Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby (left) delivering a press briefing on Aug 27 with NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte at the defence alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Reactions to death of Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide

Supporters of the deceased Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic hold his picture and light flares on the Varadinski Bridge In Novi Sad Serbia, Serbia, August 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stefan Stojanovic

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