Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth.
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Read the full report at CNBC WorldEurope's headline index is up 10% in 2026 so far, but below the surface, the sectoral picture is far more nuanced.
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WorldPingIn today’s newsletter: The past week shows how quickly images, rumours and right-wing political opportunism can eclipse the facts on the ground Good morning.
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The two Spanish enclaves in North Africa remain at the centre of a diplomatic standoff between Spain and Morocco.
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Asian travelers' appetite for Europe remains resilient despite record-breaking heat, with spending in Northern Europe projected to increase.
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WorldPingUK’s Secret Intelligence Service praised for playing long game and having ‘a taste for dirty tricks’ MI6 has been ranked as the most powerful foreign intelligence service in Europe ahead of France and the Netherlands, according to a peer review.
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WorldPingAfter Washington cut off access to a top U.S. model, Mistral’s push for sovereign AI looks more appealing than ever. But Europe’s AI champion is still chasing the frontier—and relying on American tech to get there.
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