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9 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageFrance prepares for Fete nationale celebrations
The Local reports on the upcoming Fete nationale, highlighting a range of scheduled activities as France prepares to mark the annual occasion with a sombre tone.
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9 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe Local discusses outlook for French summer 2026
A recent podcast episode from The Local explores the challenges expected in France during the summer months and the potential political climate upon the return in September.
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9 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVolkswagen management to discuss restructuring and potential plant closures
German carmaker Volkswagen is set to hold management meetings on Thursday to address significant restructuring plans, as unions prepare to protest against potential job losses and...
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9 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMarine Le Pen proceeds with presidential bid following embezzlement conviction
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is continuing her presidential campaign despite a recent embezzlement conviction, a strategy that poses new questions for her support among undecided...
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9 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageGerman news roundup for Thursday July 9
The Local reports on rising political criticism, industrial uncertainty at Volkswagen, and record-breaking temperatures across Western Europe.
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9 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageDevotees gather in Rio de Janeiro to mark Zé Pelintra Day
Worshippers assembled in the Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro to observe Zé Pelintra Day through a series of traditional religious celebrations.
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9 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageMongolian wrestlers prepare for annual Naadam festival
Wrestlers are undertaking intensive training at the Basu camp ahead of Mongolia's iconic Naadam festival, utilising a variety of fitness and sporting drills to ensure peak performa...
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9 Jul 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Parliament business for 9 July 2026
The European Parliament outlines its scheduled agenda and proceedings for Thursday, 9 July 2026, according to the latest official release from the institution.
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8 Jul 2026 · 17:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageTrump avoids new Air Force One following NATO summit in Turkey
Donald Trump opted not to use the new Air Force One aircraft for his return journey from a NATO summit held in Turkey.
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8 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVenezuela requests frozen assets release for earthquake recovery
The Venezuelan government has requested access to frozen assets to assist with earthquake recovery efforts, as the United Nations launches an emergency appeal for relief funding.
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8 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThousands participate in peace march commemorating Srebrenica victims
More than 6,500 people have joined a peace march in Bosnia to honour the victims of the Srebrenica genocide.
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8 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUber Eats and Deliveroo to introduce heat-related breaks for French cyclists
Delivery platforms Uber Eats and Deliveroo have announced that they will implement mandatory afternoon breaks for cyclists in regions of France issued with severe heat warnings.
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8 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageEuropean Union to revise crypto regulations in 2027
The European Union plans to amend its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation to expand oversight of non-EU issuers following shifts in United States digital asset policy.
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8 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageTrump signals further air strikes on Iran following military escalation
Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran at an end following overnight US military strikes and retaliatory Iranian attacks on American bases in the Gulf.
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8 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Health: live coverageCommissioner Lahbib addresses Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
Commissioner Lahbib addressed the European Parliament regarding the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, highlighting significant regional...
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8 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Health: live coverageCommissioner Várhelyi addresses European conference on Animal Health Law
Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi welcomed a diverse group of partners to a European Commission conference held in Brussels to discuss the implementation of the Animal Health Law.
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8 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageWildfires continue across France as holiday season begins
France reports over 14,500 hectares burned since June, with heatwave and wildfire warnings remaining in effect as the holiday season gets underway.
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8 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU refuses to suspend new EES border controls
The European Union has rejected calls to pause the implementation of new border checks, despite warnings from the aviation industry regarding potential travel disruption this summe...
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8 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU rejects calls to suspend new EES border controls
The European Union has confirmed that strict new border checks will proceed despite industry concerns regarding potential disruption at airports during the busy summer season.
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8 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coveragePremier League pre-tax losses rise over 600 percent
English top-flight football clubs have reported a significant surge in combined pre-tax losses, despite record-breaking revenue figures recorded during the 2024/25 season.