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Germany’s Social Democratic Party seeks constitutional change to tackle extreme heat, climate crisis

Junior coalition partner proposes expanded federal funding powers, national heat action plan, construction-law changes and stronger worker protections

Germany’s Social Democratic Party seeks constitutional change to tackle extreme heat, climate crisis

Junior coalition partner proposes expanded federal funding powers, national heat action plan, construction-law changes and stronger worker protections

Czech fish farmers take emergency measures amid prolonged drought

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Belgian-German border wildfire slows after rain; firefighters remain on high alert

Overnight rain and a wind shift eased the immediate threat, but firefighters say the fire is still burning—especially in the peat17 August 2026

Record-low river levels deepen Poland’s drought but power supplies remain secure, minister says

Poland has seen low river levels for much of the summer, with 61% of monitored rivers already in low-water zone17 August 2026

Swiss Cities Association calls for nationwide response to climate change, heat waves

'Adapting to climate change is a task for society as a whole,' association's head says17 August 2026

EU foreign policy chief to present 'most far-reaching sanctions list' against Russia: Report

'In the fall, I will present the most far-reaching sanctions list since the beginning of the war,' Kallas tells German newspaper 17 August 2026

EXPLAINER - Europe’s drought deepens as rivers shrink, crops suffer, supply chains falter

Critically low levels on Rhine, Danube and Po are disrupting freight transport, fuel deliveries and irrigation across Europe 16 August 2026

Wildfire kills 2 on Greek island of Salamina near Athens

Strong winds hamper efforts to bring blaze under control, authorities say16 August 2026

Spanish F-18 shoots down suspected Russian drone over Romania

Drone intercepted during NATO air defense mission after entering Romanian airspace from direction of Moldova16 August 2026

Wildfire burns 2,700 hectares in eastern Belgium as hundreds evacuated

More than 250 emergency personnel deployed overnight as blaze spreads toward German border town of Monschau16 August 2026

12 killed after tourist bus overturns in Hungary

At least 10 others injured in accident involving bus carrying 57 passengers and 2 drivers16 August 2026

France opens investigation into tax platform cyberattack affecting nearly 700,000 users

Stolen data includes names, tax income details, withholding tax rates; does not enable access to secure accounts15 August 2026

Germany’s Social Democratic Party seeks constitutional change to tackle extreme heat, climate crisis

Junior coalition partner proposes expanded federal funding powers, national heat action plan, construction-law changes and stronger worker protections

Germany’s Social Democratic Party seeks constitutional change to tackle extreme heat, climate crisis

Junior coalition partner proposes expanded federal funding powers, national heat action plan, construction-law changes and stronger worker protections

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Turkish president congratulates new UK prime minister in phone call, vows to deepen Türkiye-UK ties

Senior German lawmaker urges EU sanctions on Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza killing remarks

Cyberattack hits Berlin state ministries

Londoners urged to remain vigilant as wildfire threat 'remains high'

Moscow accuses London of complicity in Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russia

Tehran bans 2 French embassy employees from returning to Iran

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