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3,000 hectares up in flames: Belgium battles its biggest wildfire on record

Belgium’s biggest wildfire on record continued to spread towards the German border on Sunday, as firefighters backed by Dutch helicopters, the army and teams from neighbouring countries battled a blaze that has already scorched around 3,000 hectares in the High Fens nature reserve.

The Times of India · Aug 16

Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Euronews · Aug 16

Europe wildfires: latest developments

PARIS (FRANCE) - Two people died when fires broke out on a Greek island, and Belgium was tackling a record blaze in its east Sunday, as Europe faced wildfires spurred by high temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

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Europe emerges top destination for India's electric car shipments in Q1

In early 2026-27, Indian electric vehicle exports surged, with Europe becoming the leading market. Spain topped the list in shipments, followed closely by the United Kingdom, which also started importing substantial numbers of Indian electric vehicles. This rise underscores India's growing influence in global electric mobility, also extending its reach…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

The world is on fire: True scale of devastating blazes wreaking havoc across the globe

IN DEPTH: Driven by record-breaking temperatures and drought, wildfires have scorched a land mass the size of Spain, France and Germany combined so far this year. Climate experts tell Maira Butt that the fires seen this summer are faster-spreading and more devastating than anything seen before

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Europe continues to battle wildfires as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded history

The fire in eastern Belgium doubled in size over 24 hours by Sunday morning. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated on Saturday, with three helicopters and two water-bombing aircraft arriving from Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

Euronews · Aug 16

Belgium turns to European air support as wildfire rages near German border

Belgium called in aerial reinforcements from across Europe on Sunday as firefighters battled the country’s largest wildfire in more than a century, with flames spreading rapidly through a difficult-to-reach nature reserve near the German border.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 16

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Week in pictures: A solar eclipse, quake in Colombia and Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank

A solar eclipse seen across parts of Europe, ongoing search-and-rescue efforts in Colombia after a devastating earthquake killed at least 300 people and left hundreds missing, and escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, condemned by the US ambassador to Israel as "acts of terror": FRANCE 24…

France 24 · Aug 16

Navi Mumbai Int'l Airport welcomes first foreign freighter cargo

Navi Mumbai International Airport welcomed its first international freighter flight. This marks a significant expansion of its cargo operations. The airport is adding thirteen new freighter services to its network. These services will connect Navi Mumbai to key Asian and European markets. This development strengthens the airport's role as a…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Gamers Shrug Off $100 Price Tag as 90% Pick GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Over Standard $80 Version

Gamers in the US and Europe are overwhelmingly choosing the $100 Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 over its cheaper $80 standard version, with around 90% of pre-orders going for the pricier copy.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

Morocco arrests nearly 300 migrants near Ceuta amid renewed crossing fears

Scores of would-be migrants, most of them from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on Saturday, two weeks after tens of thousands of people attempted to enter the territory.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 16

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Euronews · Aug 16

Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany

Firefighters battled Belgium's largest wildfire, which burned 3,000 hectares of land. The blaze in the High Fens nature reserve spread towards the German border. European reinforcements arrived to assist with containing the significant and ongoing fire. Cooler, humid weather offered hope for efforts to control the flames. Residents evacuated from…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Lunar eclipse August 2026: Where will it be visible, what time will it peak and how to watch

Lunar eclipse: On August 27-28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will grace our skies, although it won't be visible from India during the day. As the Earth's atmosphere refracts light, the Moon will take on a beautiful reddish-orange hue. Skywatchers across many regions, including parts of the Americas, Europe,…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves

Low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced closure of nuclear plants in France

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Amy Hunt continues whirlwind week with third gold as Dina Asher-Smith makes European history

Victory in the 4x100m relay put Asher-Smith top of the all-time most decorated list of athletes at European Championships, while Hunt is on course for an incredible quartet of golds

Fortune · Aug 16

Microsoft exec on Southern Europe’s big AI moment: skills — not technology — will determine who leads the region’s AI future

“I see Greece as more than a market; I see it as an innovation hub,” Charles Calestroupat, Microsoft’s VP for Southern Europe, told Fortune Greece.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 16

Europe's shrinking rivers give rise to debate over how to tackle drought

Europe's shrinking rivers are disrupting industry, reducing power generation and intensifying the debate over how to respond to worsening drought. As water levels fall across the continent, authorities and businesses alike are looking for ways to keep freight moving and critical infrastructure operating. Hydrologists warn, however, that digging rivers deeper…

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The Economic Times · Aug 16

India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRI

India must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes have raised freight, insurance and working-capital costs, particularly hurting MSME exporters trading with Europe and the US.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

European businesses face significant losses from extreme heatwaves. Traditional insurance often fails to cover these indirect operational disruptions. Many companies report substantial turnover declines during prolonged hot weather. Parametric insurance offers a potential solution for automatic payouts. Businesses must also adapt operations to withstand increasing heat impacts.

Euronews · Aug 16

Exploring Andorra: The best things to do in the microstate aside from skiing and shopping

The highest capital city on the continent, Andorra la Vella boasts historic buildings, impressive sculptures and the largest thermal spa in southern Europe.

Euronews · Aug 16

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 16

The Tartan Army hopeful who turned down Mourinho and learned from the legends

In an exclusive sit-down, Brondby captain Luis Binks on learning from legends like Mourinho and Henry, and why he has his heart set on playing for…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Charting the Global Economy: US CPI softens, UK economy expands

US inflation showed little acceleration in July, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's pause on rate hikes. European economies continued to show resilience, with the UK expanding in June. France also expects to maintain its economic momentum this quarter. Investors favored higher-yield assets in emerging markets.

The Times of India · Aug 16

One week of extreme heat in Europe linked to 16,000 excess deaths: Report

Around 16,000 more people than usual died across Europe during a week of extreme heat in late June, according to a report based on European mortality data. The sharp rise in deaths came as temperatures surged across much of the continent.

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