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France tests M51.3 nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time

France on Oct. 6 conducted the first test launch of its upgraded M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile, marking a major step in the modernization of the country's nuclear deterrent as Paris seeks to strengthen its strategic posture amid heightened tensions with Russia.

Denmark and Greenland say US security deal will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty

Denmark and Greenland said Saturday that a proposed security agreement with the United States will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty, seeking to clarify President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington would gain “permanent control” over the Arctic territory’s security.

EU invites Canada to become first ‘Associate Member’ amid US trade rift

The European Union has invited Canada to work toward becoming its first “associate member,” proposing a new form of political, economic and security cooperation as Ottawa and Brussels confront a more difficult relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders call for constitutional change in UK

The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a joint memorandum calling for constitutional change, asserting their nations' right to determine their own futures.

Europe records busiest summer for air traffic despite Middle East war

Europe recorded its busiest summer for air traffic on record in 2026, with an average of 35,959 flights per day between June and August, even as the war in the Middle East disrupted established aviation routes and shifted holiday travel plans.

Europe EV sales surge 36% in August as China falls 11% and North America 33% year over year

Global electric-vehicle sales rose for a sixth consecutive month in August, with Europe providing the strongest growth among major markets as weaker sales in North America and China limited the overall increase.

Romania shuts last Nuclear Reactor due to low water levels on Danube River

Romania has begun shutting down the second and last operational reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear power plant after record-low water levels on the Danube left the facility without sufficient cooling water

More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as firefighters battle raging wildfires

Firefighters in France and Spain are battling fast-moving and deadly wildfires as extreme heat and strong winds fuel new fire fronts even as others are brought under control. The rapidly spreading blazes near Madrid and Bordeaux have engulfed forests, fields,...

Andy Burnham becomes UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade

Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on July 20, promising to restore political stability, tackle the cost-of-living crisis, and reshape the country's economic model after years of political upheaval.

Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic

Central Europe bore the brunt of an intensifying heatwave on as Switzerland, Denmark, Germany and the Czech Republic recorded unprecedented temperatures

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye activate Mecca Defense Pact amid regional escalation

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Mecca Defense Alliance on Oct. 5, including measures to provide and rapidly deploy agreed military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces escalating security threats.