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Europe swelters as heat wave grips continent, Italy issues nationwide red alert

Italy issued its highest heat alert across major cities as Europe faced extreme weather. Record temperatures were recorded in Austria, while France battled significant wildfires. Hungary reduced nuclear power output due to low river levels and drought. Germany expressed concerns over shrinking rivers impacting transportation and industry. Balkan nations are…

The Economic Times

Hungary's Parliament to vote on new president as the country awaits Magyar's candidate

The parliamentary vote comes just weeks after chess champion Judit Polgár rejected the prime minister's nomination. Magyar has not revealed his candidate yet, but he has met with several high-profile public figures.

Euronews

Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat

Austria recorded its highest temperature ever as a severe heatwave grips Europe. Hungarians reduced power use to ease grid pressure amid a significant drought. Italy issued red heat alerts for major cities, with temperatures nearing forty degrees Celsius. Wildfires raged in Albania, forcing evacuations and continued firefighting efforts. Europe's agriculture…

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Spain says 70,000 out of 72,000 migrants that entered Ceuta in mass border crossing have returned to Morocco – as it happened

Minister tells reporters least 75 people died after EU ministers meet to discuss response to the crisis

The Guardian - UK

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head at summer break

Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels going into the summer break after Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix

Motorsport

Hungary's nuclear crisis tests new PM Magyar's leadership

Record-low Danube water levels have forced Hungary's Paks nuclear plant into partial shutdown, cutting output as demand surges. Former governing party Fidesz is seizing on the outage to question the still-new government's competence.

Euronews

Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor

Hungary and Romania face energy crisis as record-low river levels force atomic power plants to reduce output

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Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency

Governments in Central and Eastern Europe are working to conserve electricity as low water levels on the Danube River threaten power plants

The Independent UK

Extreme Heat Hits Europe's Power Supply: Why Hungary Was Forced To Shut Down Its Biggest Plant

Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant shuts down due to low Danube River levels amid a heatwave, risking energy shortages. Officials urge moderate electricity use as the European Commission considers intervention.

International Business Times UK

South-eastern Europe faces heatwave energy crunch as Romania detonates Danube rock to increase water flow – as it happened

Explosives used to move a large rock and let more water flow to cool nuclear power plant

The Guardian - UK

Built to last, gone in months: How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's regime

Since Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won a landslide in April, Hungary's president, top prosecutor and state media chiefs have all been removed, as the new government moves swiftly to unwind 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.

Euronews

Hungary PM Magyar flags 'critical' days ahead with looming nuclear shutdown

Hungary faces a critical five days as the Danube's low levels force its nuclear plant shutdown. The Paks power plant will cease generation amid a looming 40-degree Celsius heatwave. This situation places enormous strain on the power grid and public services. Water level drops have disrupted shipping and tourism across…

The Economic Times

Hungary shut its only nuclear plant for the first time in 44 years after the Danube fell too low to cool its reactors; nearly half its electricity supply is now affected

Hungary's sole nuclear facility has been offline due to unprecedentedly low levels of the Danube River. This shutdown exacerbates power shortages amid a fierce summer heatwave, prompting the government to urge both households and businesses to conserve energy. Consequently, Hungary must depend on costly electricity imports from neighboring countries, highlighting…

The Times of India

Life after Orban: Hungary Inc. digs in as new political era takes hold

Hungarian business magnates are shifting operations to smaller projects. This change follows a new government's move to end alleged cronyism. Firms linked to the former ruling party face a more competitive landscape. Some companies may not survive the significant corporate shake-up. Investors anticipate a market-friendly environment under the new premier.

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The Guardian - UK

Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europe’s dried-up rivers have yielded

Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants and tourism across eastern Europe – as well as unearthing some surprises

The Independent UK

Hungary braces for a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant as the Danube River hits record lows

Hungary's only nuclear power plant is shutting down for the first time due to record-low water levels on the Danube River

Euronews

EU considers emergency meeting as nuclear shutdown leaves Hungary facing energy crisis

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar has warned of an energy crisis after record-low Danube water levels forced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant, which supplies nearly half the country's power.

Motorsport

"It reminds me of the old days" - Drivers cherish flat out F1 Hungary GP

With little energy management to be done, Formula 1 drivers were enjoying being able to drive more naturally at the Hungarian Grand Prix

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Hungary's Paks nuclear plant faces shutdown as Danube water levels hit record low

Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, which provides nearly half the country's power, may shut down within days as Danube water levels hit record lows. PM Péter Magyar says supply remains secure.

Euronews

How the heatwave is taking a toll on European industry as key waterways run low

Prolonged low water levels have forced several European industries, including oil refining, nuclear power and chemicals, to reduce output because of raw-material and cooling-water shortages.

The Independent UK

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Greatest Soccer Games of All Time—Ranked

These are the best matches that truly captured everything that makes soccer the beautiful game.

The Guardian - UK

‘People are loving it’: Formula One chief Domenicali hits back at critics of regulations

Stefano Domenicali has issued a rebuttal to critics of Formula One’s current regulations, claiming most fans are enjoying the sport more than ever

Motorsport

‘Even AI would have predicted McLaren's Hungary GP win’ - why Mercedes isn’t worried

McLaren romped from pole to victory in Hungary, after becoming the first team to break Mercedes dominance in F1 qualifying this year

Euronews

No evidence Hungary corruption probe breached rule of law, say experts, contrary to Orbán claims

Conflicting claims have emerged in Hungary about why a data centre linked to former PM Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party was raided as part of a wider corruption investigation. The Cube takes a look.

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