Foreign policy
Former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur Dies at 97
Édouard Balladur, who led France from 1993 to 1995, died after a brief illness on 31 August 2026. He had worked alongside President François Mitterrand.
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Europe
Regional reporting associated with Europe.
Elections
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversees signing of multi‑billion‑dollar deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, and GE Vernova
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversees signing of multi‑billion‑dollar deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, and GE Vernova
General News
Stabbing death of 34‑year‑old British woman in Portugal
A British woman was stabbed to death in a hotel corridor in Portugal.
War and security
Russia Blamed for Alleged Drone Attack on Leipzig Airport
EU summons Russian diplomats; Germany orders closure of Russian consulate and cultural centre in Berlin
Business
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Teams With Palantir CEO to Launch New Defense Company
Mykhailo Fedorov and Alex Karp are partnering to create a fresh venture in the defense sector.
General News
G20 finance leaders conclude talks in Asheville, back final statement despite Russia tensions and China dissent
Finance ministers finish two-day summit in North Carolina, issuing a communique while Russia's participation and China's objections stir debate
General News
12 dead, dozens injured as Kyiv hit by Russian drone attacks on September 1
Russian air attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine on 1 September 2026, involving jet‑powered drone swarms, killed 12 people, injured many others (including three children), and damaged homes and warehouses.
General News
UK’s Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes House of Commons debut as PM
Reported by South China Morning Post and france24.com. First detected September 1, 2026 at 20:40 UTC.
General News
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian drones have effectively closed Russian airspace
Reported by PerthNow and Daily Maverick. First detected September 1, 2026 at 19:39 UTC.
General News
Explosive‑laden Drone Found Near Ukrainian Plane at German Airport
Germany Points Finger at Russia for Drone Discovered in August
War and security
Russian attack on rail workers in Kyiv injures 20, including two children
A strike on railway lines in the Ukrainian capital caused a dozen injuries, with two minors among those wounded, officials reported today.