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The Independent UK · Jul 14

World leaders gather in Doha to honour Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013.

Euronews · Jul 14

France flaunts firepower on Bastille Day

PARIS - France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade, as European rearmament gathers pace in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires

Firework displays cancelled as Paris military parade asserts ‘France’s rearmament ... and Europe’s strategic awakening’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Eurostar upgrades new fleet to withstand 55C after deadly European heatwaves

50 new double-decker all-electric trains were ordered last year

The Independent UK · Jul 14

The biggest skywatching day of 2026 is coming. Here's what you'll see in North America and Europe

Whether you're in Spain, Iceland, the U.K. or North America, here's exactly what you'll see in the sky on Aug. 12 — and when to look.

Space · Jul 14

Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day

Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength.

Euronews · Jul 14

Chip toolmaker ASML expected to shine light on capacity and China challenges

The Netherlands-based business is Europe's most ​valuable listed company with a market capitalisation of €610 billion ($696 billion) after the AI boom helped to lift its share price by nearly 70% this year as memory chip makers such as SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron rush to add capacity.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

European troops and planes join Bastille Day parade in show of unity for Ukraine

Some 500 soldiers from the "Coalition of the Willing" backing Ukraine marched down Paris's Champs-Elysees on ​Tuesday in ‌the annual Bastille Day parade, in a showcase of support for Kyiv and a symbolic flexing of European military muscle.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14

It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward with negotiations

Four countries are taking significant steps toward joining the European Union

The Independent UK · Jul 14