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18 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePolitical tension and water shortages challenge Germany
The Local reports on rising political instability in Germany alongside urgent concerns regarding the country’s dwindling drinking water resources as summer pressures mount.
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18 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance blocks access to online betting site Polymarket
French authorities have moved to block access to the prediction market platform Polymarket, citing ongoing betting activity despite a pre-existing national ban.
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18 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageGermany and France strengthen defence cooperation following jet project failure
Leaders from France and Germany have agreed on a symbolic measure to bolster European defence and nuclear deterrence, aiming to move past the collapse of a joint project.
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18 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFree online resources for learning the German language
The Local has compiled a list of recommended websites and applications to assist those looking to learn German at no financial cost.
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18 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageFrance and Germany strengthen defence ties following jet project collapse
Following the collapse of a joint fighter jet initiative, leaders from France and Germany have agreed on new measures to bolster European security and nuclear deterrence.
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18 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageFrance and Germany to Develop Joint Roadmap on Chinese Trade Imbalances
President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz have announced plans to draft a strategy addressing trade practices with China by this September.
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18 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman politician faces criticism over US surrogacy arrangement
A senior member of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party has drawn controversy for using a surrogate in the United States, where the practice is permitted unlike in Germany.
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18 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageFrance and Germany to Develop Joint Roadmap Regarding Chinese Trade Practices
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have announced plans to establish a collaborative strategy by September to address trade imbalances with China...
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18 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUnderstanding the French expression une histoire à dormir debout
The Local examines the origins and meaning of the popular French idiom une histoire à dormir debout, which refers to an unbelievable or far-fetched story.
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18 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSupport organisations for foreign residents in Germany
A new report from The Local identifies various organisations designed to assist both new arrivals and long-term foreign residents in navigating life and bureaucracy in Germany.
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18 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageTrain travel gains popularity for German summer holidays
Rising petrol and flight prices are driving more travellers in Germany to choose rail transport for their summer staycations, according to a report by The Local.
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18 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageAustrian market sees record performance driven by semiconductor growth
A surge in an Austrian chipmaker's share price has transformed Vienna’s traditionally bank-dominated market into one of the eurozone's strongest performers for 2026.
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18 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Morning News Bulletin for 18 July 2026
Euronews has released its latest international news briefing covering developments across politics, business, culture, and travel for 18 July 2026.
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17 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU foreign policy chief Kallas visits naval missions in Red Sea
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited personnel serving with EU naval missions to receive briefings and meet troops protecting vital shipping routes in the Red Sea.
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17 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMagnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off coasts of Mexico and Guatemala
A powerful earthquake has hit the border region of Mexico and Guatemala, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert for coastal areas within a 300-kilometre radius.
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17 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews evening news bulletin for 17 July 2026
Euronews has released its latest summary covering key international developments across politics, business, culture, and travel for 17 July 2026.
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17 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageWorld Cup organisers monitoring wildfire smoke before New Jersey final
Euronews reports that World Cup organisers are closely tracking air quality conditions in New Jersey as wildfire smoke impacts the region ahead of the upcoming final.
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17 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance faces widespread wildfires as 25,000 hectares burn
Dozens of wildfires have broken out across France, resulting in the destruction of 25,000 hectares of land, according to reporting by The Local.
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17 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench authorities warn of motorway toll payment scams
Drivers in France are being targeted by fraudulent text messages and emails falsely claiming to be part of the country's new barrier-free motorway toll system.
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17 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageChina rejects US election interference accusations
Beijing has officially responded to allegations of electoral interference made by Donald Trump, dismissing the claims as entirely without merit.