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August 29, 2026
Icelanders Are Voting on E.U. Membership Talks. Here’s What to Know.
The Nordic nation is holding a referendum on Saturday on whether to start membership talks with the European Union. Voters are divided.
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August 29, 2026
Why Iceland and Others Might Want In, Not Out, of the E.U. Club
A few years ago, some feared the European Union was going out of style. Now Iceland is mulling membership alongside a long list of candidates.
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August 21, 2026
‘They’re Always Going to Be Polarizing’: Britons Split on Harry and Meghan’s Return
Recent surveys suggest the broader public views both of them negatively, especially in comparison to Harry’s brother, William, and his wife, Kate.
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August 20, 2026
What to Know About Prince Harry and Meghan’s Move Back to the U.K.
The couple are moving back after six years in the United States. What they will do, and much else, are still unclear.
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August 19, 2026
Queen Camilla Says It Was ‘Difficult’ to Keep Charles’s Cancer a Secret
“I was just longing to let it out,” Camilla said in rare public comments about the king’s 2024 diagnosis, which was not immediately revealed. “But obviously I couldn’t.”
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August 14, 2026
As Europe Gets Hotter, Its Transportation Systems Struggle to Cope
The continent’s railways and roads “were engineered for a climate that no longer exists,” one expert said.
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August 12, 2026
Key Takeaways From This Week’s Primaries, and the Deportees Stuck in ‘No Man’s Land’
Plus, why new Alzheimer’s tests are causing distress.
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August 12, 2026
How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton
Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.
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August 5, 2026
Finland Tries to Protect Children Against Deepfakes, With Russia in Mind
Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challenge.
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July 27, 2026
Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Tried to Join ISIS, Prosecutors Say
The man was sentenced to prison for preparing a serious act of violence against the state but released from detention in May.
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July 13, 2026
Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.
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July 6, 2026
Fatigue, Tension, Joy: England Pulls a World Cup All-Nighter
The game against Mexico started at 2 a.m. in Britain. Pubs were allowed to stay open unusually late for fans to share the drama together.
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June 29, 2026
Europe Heat Wave: Forecasts, Warnings and How to Stay Cool
A heat wave responsible for shattering numerous temperature records in Western Europe continued its shift east.
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June 24, 2026
Extreme Heat Across Europe Creates Divide Over Leaving Schools Open
Few schools in Britain or France have air-conditioning to keep children cool in soaring temperatures, leaving parents, teachers and officials divided about what to do.
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June 22, 2026
Does This Radio Host Really Know Everyone in Wales?
Elis James thinks he has a friend in common with just about everyone else in Wales. Don’t believe him? Give him 60 seconds to prove it.
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June 18, 2026
In Ancient Pits Near Stonehenge, Scientists See Hints of Solstice Ritual
British archaeologists may have found the remains of a site where people celebrated the solstice thousands of years ago, a few miles from the famed stone circle.
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June 15, 2026
What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans Around the World
Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures.
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June 10, 2026
Violence in Belfast After Brutal Stabbing Attack: What to Know
There was unrest in Belfast and elsewhere after video of a brutal stabbing circulated online, amplified by far-right activists.
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