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Denmark vows swift border action if migrant flows continue from Spain’s Ceuta

Prime minister says government will not ‘hesitate for second’ to take necessary steps as parliament debates situation in Ceuta12 August 2026

West London data center approved despite power, water concerns

Greater London Authority warns that around 10 times electricity capacity currently used by London’s existing data centres has already been requested in the grid connection queue12 August 2026

Spain prepares for the eclipse of the century

1st total solar eclipse over peninsular Spain since 1912 to briefly plunge parts of country into darkness12 August 2026

Rare total solar eclipse set to sweep across parts of Europe

Totality to be visible in parts of Spain, Portugal, Greenland and Iceland, while much of Western Europe will witness partial eclipse12 August 2026

UK set for biggest solar eclipse since 1999

More than 90% of Sun will be behind Moon for most of UK during solar eclipse, which will occur shortly after 1700GMT12 August 2026

EXPLAINER - Clacton by-election: What to know about 'unusual' UK vote

Voters in Clacton will be casting their votes on longest ballot paper in British electoral history as 34 candidates contest seat12 August 2026

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UK courts ban Meta smart glasses

Move comes month after courts in New York announced ban on controversial glasses, which can record video while being worn12 August 2026

German opposition parties warn over government plans to reform intelligence agencies

Lawmakers say draft law violates constitution and could pave way for creation of ‘secret police’12 August 2026

Bjork to perform at Iceland festival during total solar eclipse

1-day Echolalia rave combines electronic music with brief darkness of total solar eclipse12 August 2026

UK to hold emergency meeting on extreme heat, wildfires, drought

Government spokesperson says firefighters, farmers and NHS staff face weather-related challenges12 August 2026

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