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Germany says Bundeswehr on track to hit 2026 troop target

Military has grown to about 186,700 personnel – a 13-year high – as applications and hiring rise, Defense Ministry says17 August 2026

UK planners warn water restrictions could be extended to more businesses amid drought

Car washes, gyms, sports fields could face restrictions as nearly 75% of England in declared drought17 August 2026

Dutch coal-fired power plants see highest output in years: Report

Coal-fired plants reportedly last operated at comparable levels during 2022 gas crisis17 August 2026

4 Renaissance masterpieces stolen from museum in Sicily

Works attributed to Antonello da Messina include 3 panels from celebrated 1473 altarpiece17 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 protections17 August 2026

Czech fish farmers take emergency measures amid prolonged drought

Fish farmers reduce or suspend supplementary feeding to lower oxygen consumption, reports say17 August 2026

UK premier exchanged messages with individual posing as top Trump aide: Report

'No messages of significance' exchanged, texts 'quickly reported to appropriate authorities' once believed to be suspicious, according to source17 August 2026

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

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Germany says Bundeswehr on track to hit 2026 troop target

Military has grown to about 186,700 personnel – a 13-year high – as applications and hiring rise, Defense Ministry says17 August 2026

UK planners warn water restrictions could be extended to more businesses amid drought

Car washes, gyms, sports fields could face restrictions as nearly 75% of England in declared drought17 August 2026

Dutch coal-fired power plants see highest output in years: Report

Coal-fired plants reportedly last operated at comparable levels during 2022 gas crisis17 August 2026

4 Renaissance masterpieces stolen from museum in Sicily

Works attributed to Antonello da Messina include 3 panels from celebrated 1473 altarpiece17 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 protections17 August 2026

Czech fish farmers take emergency measures amid prolonged drought

Fish farmers reduce or suspend supplementary feeding to lower oxygen consumption, reports say17 August 2026

UK premier exchanged messages with individual posing as top Trump aide: Report

'No messages of significance' exchanged, texts 'quickly reported to appropriate authorities' once believed to be suspicious, according to source17 August 2026

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

Europe

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Europe

630 Polish municipalities impose water restrictions as drought spreads

German port strike disrupts cargo operations at key hubs including Hamburg

Brussels remains on yellow drought alert despite expected rainfall

Polish minister accuses Meta of censorship in deepfake scam dispute

UK says Russia should be 'in no doubt' about UK's resolve to stand against ‘aggression’

German chancellor fighting for political survival: The beginning of the end?

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