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Climate · European UnionPo River drought leaves Lombardy with half its usual water reserves
The Po River in Lombardy is at its lowest recorded level for August, holding roughly half the water it usually does. The drought has triggered design work on a barrier to stop saltwater intrusion, with costs estimated between 25 and 100 million euros.
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Science & Tech · European UnionNASA WB-57 aircraft to chase 12 August 2026 solar eclipse over Iceland
NASA’s WB-57 research aircraft will fly at 50,000 feet on 12 August 2026 to observe the total solar eclipse over Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal. The mission aims to capture high-resolution images of the solar corona and study atmospheric changes during the event.
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Politics · European UnionDonald Trump’s September Ireland visit unconfirmed, Irish premier says
Irish premier Micheál Martin said no details of a possible Donald Trump visit to Ireland next month are confirmed. Outlets report Trump may attend the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course from 12 September, with a Dublin stop also expected, though final plans are unclear.
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Business & Economy · European UnionGerman industrial orders up 3.1% in June after May revision
German factory orders rose 3.1% in June from May, the federal statistics office reported, exceeding forecasts. The increase followed a downward revision of May’s growth to 0.3%. Mechanical engineering and electronics led the rise, though orders excluding large contracts fell.
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Politics · European UnionSpanish archbishop criticises mass migration after Ceuta border surge
A Catholic archbishop in Spain publicly criticised mass migration as a tool for political gain after thousands of people attempted to cross into the Spanish city of Ceuta from Morocco. Right-rated outlets reported the statement, while no left- or centre-rated outlets covered the story.
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Climate · European UnionEU wildfires and heatwaves force evacuations and spike deaths
Wildfires near Madrid and Bordeaux have forced over 300,000 evacuations, while drownings and heat-related deaths exceed 10,000 across Western Europe. The Santa New Mexican reports personal accounts of the crisis, including elderly residents enduring extreme heat without air conditioning.
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