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​W​hy are European leaders staying silent after our summer of climate shock?

Lethal temperatures ​and wildfires have exposed a widening gulf between voters demanding ​action and politicians unwilling to confront the long-term choices global heating requires

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Quote of the day by John F. Kennedy: "Change is the law of life. And those who ..."

Two nations, or two people, can face the same shifting circumstances around them and respond in completely different ways. One keeps orienting entirely around what has already happened, treating old grievances, old habits, and familiar arrangements as the fixed points everything else must be measured against. The other accepts that…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Volkswagen Is Planning To Shed Tens Of Thousands Of Jobs. Its CEO Says Cost Cutting 'Is Not Over'

"We not only measure ourselves ​against our own past performance. We measure ourselves ⁠against the best locations in Europe," Oliver Blume said.

International Business Times · Aug 26

Europe's obsession with return hubs may not live up to the hype

Five EU states are racing to build migrant 'return hubs' before new rules are put in place, with Uganda and Rwanda rumoured as the most likely sites – but recent cases point to significant legal and practical obstacles, while the actual numbers do not match the expectations.

Euronews · Aug 26

Americans say they lose weight in Europe – and I think I know why

Is it because of differences in the flour that’s being consumed? Or something to do with the European approach to getting around, asks Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Midday

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Euronews · Aug 26

European Sleeper announces overnight train network expansion into Scandinavia

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

New sleeper train will connect Brussels, Amsterdam and Copenhagen

European Sleeper made the announcement a month before its Brussels and Milan route begins

The Independent UK · Aug 26

In 1968, the Netherlands reclaimed land from the sea for factories; when the development was abandoned, birds colonised it and the accidental wetland became a 56-square-kilometre nature reserve

Initially drained by Dutch engineers for industrial development, the land remained untouched as factories never materialized. What was once barren ground transformed into the Oostvaardersplassen wetland, which captured the attention of ecologists and migratory birds alike. In 1983, its value was recognized, leading to its status as a nature reserve.…

The Times of India · Aug 26

What is the future for Notting Hill Carnival? Inside the battle for survival for Europe’s biggest street party

World-famous street party finds itself at a crossroads as it battles rising costs and safety fears as it celebrates its 60th anniversary

Evening Standard · Aug 26