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Belgium is fighting its largest wildfire on record in the High Fens region near the German border, with flames consuming 2,700 hectares and forcing the evacuation of approximately 600 residents. International assistance has been mobilized.
Spanish, Belgian and British airlines are running specially configured flights on Wednesday to allow passengers and researchers to observe the total solar eclipse from high altitude, avoiding cloud cover and creating a premium astronomical experience.
Exceptionally low water levels on Germany's Rhine River have exposed a 500-kilogramme World War II bomb near Cologne, prompting authorities to evacuate 360 residents and workers while explosives experts prepare a delicate defusing operation.
Spain has evacuated approximately 950 people from 12 villages after a significant wildfire erupted in a national park bordering Portugal. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned of an extremely tense wildfire situation as Spain battles multiple blazes.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have formally submitted binding bids to acquire a controlling stake in TAP Air Portugal, with Portugal's government expected to choose a partner by September.
France's escalating wildfire crisis has left more than 85 firefighters injured as massive blazes consume forests across the country. Over 220,000 people have been evacuated in the Gironde department alone.
Wildfires have consumed 1,700 hectares across southeastern France's Var department, forcing hundreds to evacuate and disrupting electricity to thousands of households as the region grapples with extreme summer temperatures.
Intel is pumping €5 billion into its Irish operations to ramp up production of advanced semiconductors for artificial intelligence and data centre applications, signalling confidence in Europe's tech ambitions.