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Europe news — August 5, 2026

Publications tagged with Europe published on August 5, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. CultureEuropeUnited KingdomEducation

    Meghan Markle Celebrates 45th Birthday with Poolside Photos and Videos

    Meghan Markle celebrated her 45th birthday on August 4th with a series of playful social media posts. She shared never-before-seen photos and videos, including a poolside swimsuit shot and a video of herself dancing in her kitchen with Prince Harry filming. The Duchess thanked her followers for their birthday well-wishes and marked the occasion with her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
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  2. WorldEuropeMiddle East

    Taliban Delegation Visits Moldova for Agricultural Cooperation

    A high-ranking delegation from Afghanistan's Ministry of Agriculture, led by Deputy Minister Sadr Azam Osmani, is on an official visit to Moldova from August 2 to 7, 2026. The purpose of the visit is to expand cooperation in the fields of agriculture, agricultural research, plant protection, modern agricultural technologies, and the implementation of joint scientific programs. The visit has sparked political controversy in Moldova, with the government announcing an investigation into how the visas were issued.
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  3. BusinessEuropeUnited Kingdom

    Fuel Theft in UK Surges Amid High Gasoline Prices

    Fuel theft in the UK has reached alarming levels, with nearly 200,000 pounds of fuel stolen daily due to high gasoline prices. The surge in prices, linked to the Middle East conflict, has led to an increase in incidents at fuel stations, with around 2,872 incidents per day, up from around 2,400 before the crisis. The total volume of stolen fuel has also increased significantly, with approximately 108,900 liters taken without payment per day. Business owners report increased verbal abuse and violent behavior from customers. To tackle this, Forecourt Eye has partnered with Facewatch for facial recognition systems. The political debate centers around whether price increases reflect actual costs or if businesses are exploiting the crisis for profits.
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  4. CultureEuropeUnited KingdomBooks

    Ted Lasso Returns to AFC Richmond

    After three years, Ted Lasso is back with his team at AFC Richmond. The season begins with Ted coaching a women's team, a new venture for the club. The first episode focuses on Ted's return to Kansas City and his decision to come back to England to coach the new women's team. The team is excited about the prospect of having Ted back, and the episode sets up the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for both Ted and the new women's team.
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