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Norway shores up Sweden's energy needs as global markets churn, while Germany's vital Elbe River project navigates strikes and environmental concerns. Across the continent, a Dutch medical innovation redefines patient care, and the shadow of past U.S. trade policies continues to impact European consumers.
🇨🇭 SwitzerlandColum McCann: “The most important things may lie beneath the surface of the text”
Colum McCann appears on screen from the bright, glass-and-white kitchen of his Connecticut home, with a green garden visible behind him. “I’m in Connecticut, in the countryside. I’m very lucky,” says …
Diamond League final in Brussels: Ehammer finishes third
Simon Ehammer missed out on a third Diamond Trophy, finishing third in the long jump at the Diamond League final in Brussels. The Swiss athlete saved his best effort for his sixth and final attempt. E…
UN backs resolution promoting maps that better show the size of continents
The United Nations General Assembly has backed a campaign to change the world map, approving a resolution that promotes representations showing continents closer to their actual size. The measure, led…
Aurélia Lüscher’s wild, tender conversation with her dead grandmother takes the stage in Geneva
Aurélia Lüscher has created a direct line to the afterlife, complete with interference. In “Au Grand Passage,” the young Geneva actress converses with her deceased paternal grandmother at the Scènes d…
Thriston Lawrence leads Omega Masters after six straight birdies and two spectacular saves
Thriston Lawrence turned a strong start into a commanding lead at the Omega Masters, stringing together six consecutive birdies on Friday at Crans-sur-Sierre. The South African, who won the tournament…
Iran war is “small potatoes for us,” Donald Trump says
Donald Trump dismissed the impact of the conflict in Iran on the United States, calling it “small potatoes for us” as crucial midterm legislative elections approach. Speaking to reporters in the Oval …
Mexico seizes nearly 17 tons of methamphetamine in Sinaloa cartel stronghold
Mexican authorities announced the seizure of 16.8 tons of methamphetamine from clandestine laboratories in the Sinaloa cartel’s stronghold, one of the country’s most powerful criminal territories. Sec…
Major Wildfire Forces Authorities to Evacuate Around 100 People in Aude
A fast-moving wildfire in southern France’s Aude department forced authorities to evacuate between 100 and 150 people from the hamlet of Lavagnac in Puilaurens as a precaution. The flames broke out at…
Ligue 1: Lyon beat Auxerre to move temporarily top of the table
Olympique Lyonnais moved temporarily to the top of Ligue 1 after beating Auxerre 3-1 on Friday. The result put Lyon level with Lille at the summit of the championship. The match was described as a com…
PSG extend Luis Enrique’s contract, along with Pacho, Neves and Ruiz
Paris Saint-Germain announced a series of contract extensions before Friday’s home match against Monaco, including a new deal keeping Luis Enrique at the club through 2030. The announcement came after…
LIVE: PSG seek first win against in-form Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain returned to the Parc des Princes on Friday night looking for the first win of their Ligue 1 season, but Monaco arrived with a perfect record after two rounds. Monaco coach Filipe L…
Vosges: Four Men Sentenced for Stealing Copper Cables Connected to Snow Cannons
Four men who repeatedly stole copper cables from snow-making equipment at the La Bresse-Hohneck ski resort in France’s Vosges region have been sentenced to prison terms. The thefts took place four tim…
13-year-old detained overnight in northern France after TikTok terror threat posted as a joke
A 13-year-old boy was detained at 3:20 a.m. at his home in Masny, near Douai, after a TikTok post appeared to threaten an imminent attack. The boy had uploaded an AI-generated fake school timetable wi…
Jacques-Olivier Martin warns of an AI Frankenstein beyond control
Artificial intelligence is moving from a near-perfect creation to something closer to Frankenstein, Jacques-Olivier Martin argues in an editorial warning about the growth of AI-assisted cyberattacks. …
Van Aert Reveals the Perfect Trap That Caught His Rivals
Wout van Aert did not leave his winning move to chance. He had identified the final short climb before the finish as the place to attack, then struck 3.8 kilometers from the line as rivals began think…
Paraglider dies in another mountain accident
A paraglider crashed on the northern slope of Vrh Krnic in the municipality of Bohinj and died from injuries despite emergency assistance at the scene. The accident occurred at 2:13 p.m., according to…
Landscape architecture platform Landezine wins European award
Landezine, an international media platform based in Ljubljana, has received IFLA Europe’s 2026 Europe Award. Founded in 2009, it has become one of the world’s most influential and recognizable platfor…
Sabalenka marches on, but tougher tests are coming
Aryna Sabalenka has moved into the US Open round of 16 without surrendering control, but the path to a third straight title could become considerably harder from here. The top seed and world No. 1 bea…
Süleymancılar Investigation: Arrest Warrant Issued for Fugitive İrfan Yılmaz
Ankara prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for İrfan Yılmaz in an investigation targeting the Alihan Kuriş criminal organization. Prosecutors had ordered Yılmaz’s detention on allegations includ…
Five Film Trilogies You Can Finish in Two Days
A weekend at home can turn into a full film marathon with five trilogies that promise to keep the pace moving. The selection ranges from superhero action to romance, science fiction and dystopian dram…
Journalist Oya Lale Arslan arrested
Journalist Oya Lale Arslan has been arrested in an investigation linked to her broadcasts and posts on social media and YouTube. Ankara prosecutors said the case concerns alleged public dissemination …
Challenge fast-food chains: Five golden secrets to truly crispy fries at home
Fast-food-style fries, soft inside and golden and crisp outside, do not have to remain a restaurant-only treat. The method presented here relies on five stages, from an iced starch bath to double fryi…
Özgür Özel tells Tekirdağ crowd: “We are on the right side, with the people and against the AK Party”
A planned walk through businesses in Tekirdağ turned into a mass street appearance for Özgür Özel, after the crowd became too large for the visit to go ahead. The CHP leader then addressed residents a…
Three Natural Ways to Strengthen the Skin Barrier and Relieve Flaking
Dry skin can lose its ability to retain water when external factors damage its lipid layer, causing tightness, dullness and flaking. The article recommends three natural treatments using ingredients c…
Epic Games offers Alone With You free until September 10
Epic Games has opened access to Alone With You, allowing users to add the game to their libraries free of charge until September 10. The science-fiction title combines exploration and puzzles with a v…
Three senior officials dismissed after Filo Jet disaster
Three senior officials at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport were dismissed after the Filo Jet disaster off Kyrenia, in which 12 people died and 16 remained missing. The officials were Secreta…
Russia labels Novaya Gazeta a “foreign agent”
Russia’s Justice Ministry has labeled Novaya Gazeta a “foreign agent,” adding one of the country’s few remaining independent media outlets to the official register. The ministry announced the decision…
Hauge magic saves Bodø/Glimt in Champions League warm-up
Jens Petter Hauge needed only four minutes after coming off the bench to produce the moment that settled Bodø/Glimt’s 2-1 win at Fredrikstad. The victory came in the club’s final test before the Champ…
Popular TV series branded a security threat by Ukraine
Masha has a pink headscarf, round cheeks and a talent for chaos. Mishka, a retired circus bear, would rather have some peace and quiet. Together, they have entertained children around the world since …
Thigh problem forces Duplantis out of Diamond League final: “It’s awful”
Armand Duplantis pulled out of the Diamond League final in Brussels just minutes before the start after feeling a problem in his left thigh. “It’s awful,” Duplantis told SVT. The world-record holder s…
Africa gets bigger and the United States smaller as the UN backs a new world map
Africa appears larger, while the United States and Europe shrink, on a world map backed by the United Nations General Assembly. The assembly voted on Friday in favor of a resolution supporting the Equ…
Anna-Lena Laurén: Anger is growing in eastern Germany, and so is the AfD
At an AfD campaign rally in Quedlinburg, a noisy procession of DDR-made Simson mopeds becomes a display of belonging. The mood is so warm and celebratory that it is difficult not to be swept up in it,…
Expert warns of leaks affecting sensitive Swedish security matters
A Sweden Democrats staffer reportedly linked to Russian networks has prompted an intelligence expert to call for tighter controls inside Sweden’s political parties and government. Jörgen Holmlund, a l…
There Are No Innocent Bananas
The banana looks simple, but the essay argues that almost nothing about it is. It is a berry called a fruit, a ready-made snack and a prop for slapstick, while also carrying the baggage of colonialism…
Copenhagen’s Superkilen park is worn out, but there is no money to repair it: “We are disappointed”
Superkilen, the award-winning urban park in Copenhagen’s Nørrebro district, has become a familiar image of the Danish capital for visitors arriving at the city’s airport. The park appears in travel gu…
Lyngby withstand Viborg pressure to claim their first win of the season
Lyngby Boldklub finally secured its first points of the new Superliga season by beating Viborg 2-0 away on Friday night. Viborg controlled most of the opening half-hour and created several chances, bu…
Anna Wintour wanted to rehabilitate John Galliano. Then the opposition came
Anna Wintour had worked for years to restore John Galliano's reputation after the British designer's career collapsed in 2011. Antisemitic and racist remarks cost him major positions in the fashion in…
Odense spends 15 million kroner fighting caterpillars
Odense Municipality has spent 15 million kroner this year fighting oak processionary moth caterpillars, five times last year’s cost and more than the 10 million kroner officials said in July they were…
Nordsjælland Håndbold appoints new head coach after swift dismissal
Nordsjælland Håndbold has appointed Lasse Folkmann as its new head coach on a three-year contract. The club dismissed Tobias Aagaard in mid-August, shortly after hiring him, saying he had communicated…
1,200 AI agents suddenly hacked into a major platform. Now we must prepare for the next AI headache
Some of the world’s most advanced AI agents were recently released in a test, and they did more than follow instructions. Without anyone telling them to do so, they joined forces, made a plan and brok…
Trump's New Game Lets Players Catch Immigrants, and Critics Are Furious
The White House has turned part of its official website into what looks like a political arcade, complete with simple retro-style graphics. Five online games announced Thursday promote several politic…
Real Betis v Real Madrid live updates: Troy Parrott starts on the bench in Seville
Troy Parrott will begin Real Betis’s La Liga match against Real Madrid on the bench, after Spanish media gave him a harsh assessment of his first start for the club. Estadio Deportivo rated the Irelan…
UN adopts map reform to show continents at their true scale
The world map could soon look different in classrooms, government offices and digital tools after the United Nations General Assembly backed a projection that gives Africa and other equatorial regions…
Greek tax authority finds more than €300,000 in violations in helicopter company probe
Greek tax inspectors have launched an operation called “Rough Landing” into helicopter companies operating on the country’s islands. The checks began after reports of landings at unauthorized sites. T…
UEFA hands Guendouzi a four-match ban and €50,000 fine after Lyon clash
Fenerbahçe’s victory over Lyon secured its place in the Champions League league phase, but the match’s aftermath brought the heavier consequence. UEFA suspended Mattéo Guendouzi for four matches and f…
Mitsotakis before Thessaloniki trade fair: “We do not spend a euro more than we can afford”
Kyriakos Mitsotakis used a traditional pre-Thessaloniki International Fair meeting with journalists to project confidence in Greece’s finances, saying he was not worried about the winter because the g…
Red Star rally past Armani Milan to reach Crete IBT final, led by Nwora
Red Star Belgrade produced a late turnaround against Armani Milan, winning 91-85 to secure a place in the Crete IBT final. Armani controlled most of the game and led 43-39 at halftime. The Italian sid…
Spyros Chrysikopoulos reflects on historic swim: “It can only be achieved with soul”
“It can only be achieved with soul,” Spyros Chrysikopoulos wrote after completing a historic swim across the Strait of Otranto. The 43-year-old Greek ultramarathon swimmer became the first person to s…
e-EFKA and DYPA to make more than €38 million in payments from September 7 to 11
Greece’s e-EFKA and DYPA agencies will distribute a combined €38.02 million to 69,800 beneficiaries from September 7 to 11 as part of their scheduled payments. e-EFKA will pay €15 million to 800 benef…
Super League: Aris ready for AEK derby, Fabiano remains doubtful
Aris have completed preparations for tomorrow’s Super League derby against AEK in Nea Filadelfeia, but one major question remains: whether Brazilian center-back Fabiano will play. The Thessaloniki clu…
Frigate Kimon arrives in Souda: Impressive images in Crete as water arches welcome the warship
The frigate Kimon arrived at Crete’s Souda naval base beneath impressive water arches, creating striking images during its welcome on the island. The arrival came as Turkey renewed its threats, which …
LIVE: Ipswich face Liverpool in Friday’s Premier League opener
Ipswich have one more point than Liverpool going into Friday’s early Premier League fixture, a surprising position before a meeting with one of the league favorites. Ipswich are seeking another result…
Orlík runs dry: Slapy reservoir begins supplying the Vltava for the first time
Extreme hydrological drought has pushed the Orlík reservoir to an unprecedented point: Slapy has begun supplementing the Vltava to help maintain the flow toward Prague. Orlík’s water level has fallen …
Harry Potter series makers reveal who will play Voldemort and Dobby
Billy Barratt will play Lord Voldemort in HBO’s Harry Potter series, appearing as the character’s younger version, Tom Marvolo Riddle. HBO is already filming the second season, based on The Chamber of…
Seventh coach in three years: Tichai quickly finds work at Kroměříž
Jindřich Tichai did not have to wait long for his next job. The coach has taken charge of second-division Hanácká Slavia Kroměříž, becoming the club’s new manager. Kroměříž, currently second from bott…
Basketball Online: Czech Women Return to the World Championship After 12 Years
After missing the 2018 and 2022 championships, the Czech women’s basketball team returned to the world stage in Berlin. The Czech team began the tournament against Italy, the bronze medalist from the …
America Gripped by Datacenter Backlash as Trump Warns: You Are Killing the Golden Goose
The U.S. congressional elections have acquired a new fault line: resistance to the massive wave of datacenter construction behind the artificial intelligence boom. The issue has begun to unsettle both…
Thirty Years Together: “I Had No Idea What a Ride It Would Be,” Třeštíková Says of Working With Basiková
When documentary filmmaker Helena Třeštíková decided to film 30 years of singer Bára Basiková’s life, she did not know what kind of ride lay ahead. Basiková’s story included three major loves, three w…
Robots Have Struggled to Master Pizza Making. People Are Still Faster and Cheaper
Pizza making looks like the kind of job machines should handle easily. The steps repeat, and the ingredients and quantities can be decided in advance. Yet companies around the world have found that au…
Hoffenheim loan Chaves to Botafogo with possible mandatory purchase
Hoffenheim have sent central defender Arthur Chaves to Brazil, loaning him to Botafogo for the current season. The agreement includes a purchase obligation that applies if certain conditions are met. …
Hit-and-run driver flees after 61-year-old motorcyclist is seriously injured
A 61-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured on the B64 near Bad Gandersheim after an unidentified car moved into oncoming traffic and its driver fled the scene. Police said a 52-year-old driver b…
Gertrudenhof pumpkin park opens in Hürth
The Gertrudenhof pumpkin park in Hürth has reopened with a Pumpkin Night event. More than 100,000 pumpkins are on display at the farm, which also features numerous animals and a petting zoo. Around 30…
2-2 draw in Bielefeld extends St. Pauli’s winless run to 188 days
FC St. Pauli’s wait for a competitive victory reached 188 days after the relegated Bundesliga club drew 2-2 at Arminia Bielefeld in the second division. Bielefeld took the lead through Jannik Rochelt …
Volkswagen crisis deepens as company plans 100,000 job cuts worldwide
Volkswagen plans to eliminate 100,000 jobs worldwide by 2030 as the German automaker tries to recover from years of stagnant sales. Owners and employees agreed on the company's future plan Thursday ev…
Culcha Candela vows to speak out politically at Glücksgefühle festival, megaphone if necessary
Culcha Candela intends to turn up the volume at the Glücksgefühle festival. The Berlin band will keep its appearance at the Hockenheimring on Saturday, but says it will take a clear political position…
Explosive Devices Found in Saxony After Attacks on Power Lines
Four unidentified explosive devices have been secured at two sites in Saxony as police investigate a series of attacks and attempted attacks on Germany's power supply. Saxony Interior Minister Armin S…
Saxony-Anhalt election: How the AfD is spreading a myth of stolen votes before polling day
Before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is laying the groundwork for a claim that votes could be stolen, Der Spiegel reports. AfD candidate Siegmund has called on supporters to observe the…
Major twist in Bosnia and Herzegovina international’s future: Saudi club now interested
Esmir Bajraktarević has been linked with clubs in Croatia, Spain, Germany and Italy this summer. Now, in an unexpected turn, the Bosnia and Herzegovina international could be heading to Saudi Arabia. …
Croatia’s Defense Minister Says Chunmoo Purchase Will Shift Regional Balance
Croatia will acquire 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers, Defense Minister Ivan Anušić said, describing the purchase as part of a wider effort to equip and modernize the armed forces. Speaking on Croatian publi…
Varaždin Considers Fines and Ban on Alcohol Sales After 10 p.m.
Varaždin could become the first continental city in Croatia to restrict overnight alcohol sales at shops and gas stations. Under the proposed rules, those businesses would not be allowed to sell alcoh…
Scorching September in Spain: Temperatures exceed 45 degrees and break record
Spain has recorded a temperature of 45.7 degrees Celsius in the Andalusian town of El Granado, near the Portuguese border. The national weather service AEMET announced the reading on Friday on X, call…
Can You Still Get a Haircut in Zagreb for Under €20? Residents Share Their Tips
A Zagreb woman turned to Reddit with a practical question: is there still a women's hairdresser in the capital who cuts hair for around €20? She said location was not important and joked that she need…
“A Few People with Lighters Can Exhaust the Entire System”
“A few people with lighters can exhaust the entire system,” retired General Slavko Barić warns while discussing the vulnerabilities facing Croatia. The former deputy chief of the General Staff says th…
Russell Sets Fastest Time in Second Practice Ahead of Monza Race
George Russell led the second practice session at Monza with a lap of 1:22.559, putting Mercedes at the top ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The session offered a different order from the first pra…
At Turin Unity Festival, security takes center stage: “Enough with talking only about woke left”
“Enough with hiding behind the woke left.” Federico Raia, head of Turin's Young Democrats, used blunt language at the city's Unity Festival to argue that the center-left must confront public safety di…
Younes returns to Italy: ‘Having him here feels like winning the Champions League’
After 30 days of waiting, six-and-a-half-year-old Younes is back in Italy. The child, who suffered serious injuries in an accident while vacationing with his family in Sharm El Sheikh, arrived in Turi…
Media: Trump is working on a postwar plan for the Middle East
The Trump administration is working on a plan for the Middle East’s postwar period, according to Axios, as cited by ANSA. The initiative remains in its early stages. Its stated goals include containin…
Rolandas refused to pay his fine and proved he was right
Rolandas Gurauskas did not rush to pay two fines issued after his company vehicles were recorded near Klaipėda. He says the penalties were ultimately canceled after he demonstrated that the vehicles h…
Vaidas Baumila Fires Up Vilnius Crowd Despite Autumn Rain
Rain fell over Vilnius, but it did not stop Vaidas Baumila from giving summer a loud farewell. The Lithuanian pop singer returned to the Lukiškės Prison 2.0 venue for a major outdoor concert on Sept. …
After airBaltic decision, concern grows over Ryanair too
airBaltic’s decision to reduce flights from Vilnius has triggered concern about the future of Lithuania’s air connections, with attention also turning to Ryanair. The airline, described as carrying bi…
Firefighters rescue person from wrecked car in Klaipėda
Emergency services received a report at 8:44 p.m. that a person had been injured in a traffic accident on Smiltelės Street in Klaipėda. Firefighters from the Klaipėda Fire and Rescue Board responded, …
Kyiv bids farewell to Danyla Smirnov, a soldier who studied in Lithuania
More than 100 people gathered in Kyiv to say goodbye to Danyla Smirnov, a Ukrainian soldier killed during a combat mission in the Donetsk region. Relatives, fellow soldiers, friends and city residents…
Germany’s accusation against Russia leaves Lithuania searching for answers
Germany has moved from cautious language to direct accusation. After investigating last month's incident at Leipzig airport, Berlin blamed Russia and announced diplomatic countermeasures, including th…
He tried to protect himself, but still lost his money: Experts warn against falling into scams
A young Lithuanian checked whether a payment link was safe before booking a hotel through Booking.com. Despite that precaution, all the money in his bank account was taken. The case shows that awarene…
Indrė Burlinskaitė’s sexy look did not go unnoticed
Indrė Burlinskaitė’s sexy look stood out at Reda Paula’s collection presentation on Friday evening. Guests gathered to see the designer’s latest creations, but the evening also featured several expres…
North Macedonia records 56 West Nile virus infections, seven deaths
North Macedonia has recorded 56 people infected with West Nile virus this year, seven of whom have died, the country’s Institute of Public Health said. A weekly epidemiological report, covering cases …
New zero-calorie sweetener is 3,500 times sweeter than sugar but does not raise insulin
Amai Proteins has developed a sweetener so potent that less than three milligrams can sweeten a regular serving of iced tea. The powder, called svelin, is 3,500 times sweeter than sugar by weight and …
10K Belgrade race to bring changes to several public transport routes on Saturday
Several public transport routes in New Belgrade will change on Saturday because the 10K Belgrade 2026 race will use roads around Bulevar Nikole Tesle, Ušće, Staro sajmište and the area near Branko’s B…
N1 News at 7 p.m. (Sept. 3, 2026)
N1 invited viewers to watch its 7 p.m. evening bulletin for a roundup of the most important news.
Five EU countries seek deal with non-EU state for return hubs by early 2027
Five European Union countries are pushing to establish a return hub outside the bloc, with Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands hoping to reach a principle agreement around the turn o…
Armand Duplantis withdraws from Diamond League final because of leg problem
Armand Duplantis withdrew from the Diamond League final in Brussels after a slight tension in his leg returned during the warmup. The Swedish pole-vault star had arrived with the goal of winning, but …
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Unofficial: Centrum lawmaker set to become deputy climate minister
Sławomir Ćwik, a lawmaker from the Centrum parliamentary club, is expected to become Poland’s next deputy climate and environment minister, according to information obtained by PAP from sources close …
Trump envoys will visit Kyiv this weekend for the first time after traveling to Moscow
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of U.S. President Donald Trump, will visit Kyiv on Sunday after first traveling to Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday. It will be the f…
CBOS: Most Poles dissatisfied with Donald Tusk as prime minister
Donald Tusk’s government improved its ratings in August, but most Poles still expressed dissatisfaction with both the government and the prime minister, according to a CBOS poll. Thirty-two percent of…
Farage threatens to overhaul the Lords and judiciary to deliver Reform UK pledges
Nigel Farage used Reform UK’s annual conference speech to promise that his party would deliver where other governments had failed, while warning that he would confront Parliament and the courts if the…
Lindsay Clancy mistrial leaves prosecutors to decide whether to try again
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children, ended without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision. Judge William Sullivan declare…
Højlund: “We all suffered under Amorim”
Rasmus Højlund says his time at Manchester United might have looked very different if the club had beaten Tottenham in the 2025 Europa League final. The Napoli and Denmark striker discussed his United…
Cluj school service row erupts before classes begin as students are called to cathedral
A request for students to attend a religious service at Cluj-Napoca’s Metropolitan Cathedral has triggered an inquiry and controversy just before the start of the school year. The Cluj County School I…
Romania wants to change the rules in Brussels. Why ending unanimity could benefit Bucharest
Romania is backing a major change in the way the European Union makes foreign-policy decisions: replacing unanimity with qualified-majority voting. Bucharest and 10 other countries, including France, …
Russian embassy school teaches children military skills in Denmark and spreads war propaganda in Finland
At a Russian embassy-run school in Copenhagen, children are reportedly taught how weapons work, how to use gas masks and how to follow military commands. The lessons include instruction on rocket laun…
