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Europe news — August 13, 2026

Publications tagged with Europe published on August 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

16 publications

  5. WorldEurope

    Neugebauer Wins Decathlon Gold at European Championships

    Leo Neugebauer, the world champion in decathlon, won the gold medal at the European Championships in Birmingham. He led from the start, despite a stumbling beginning in the 100 meters, and extended his lead with a European championship record in the discus throw on the second day. Neugebauer's strong performance in the final 1500 meters secured him the victory over teammate Niklas Kaul, who won the silver medal. Kaul also had medal chances throughout the competition.
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  9. SportsEuropeNorth AmericaWhite-collar

    Train Derails in East Sussex, Trapping Passengers

    A passenger train has derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex, with emergency services responding to the scene. Passengers are believed to be trapped in overturned carriages, with more than 40 on board. Southern Rail has confirmed no trains can run between Lewes and Brighton, Haywards Heath, Seaford, or Eastbourne as a result of the incident. The cause of the derailment is not yet known.
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  10. WorldEuropeIsraelCyberattack

    CSDD Suffers Cyber Attack, Personal Data Compromised

    The Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) in Latvia has been targeted by a sophisticated cyber attack over the weekend. Hackers gained partial access to the CSDD's IT system and obtained unauthorized historical payment voucher data for services provided by CSDD, including personal data such as personal codes/registration numbers, names, surnames/company names, payment details, vehicle numbers, and addresses. The incident was reported by 'Delfi'.
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  11. WorldEurope

    Gabon's Healthcare Infrastructure Expansion

    Gabon is rapidly developing its healthcare system ahead of its national holiday. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has inaugurated two new healthcare facilities in Libreville: the Centre Médical Tsa-Tsa Eugène d’Akébé and the Arrondissement Hospital Dr Paulin Obame. These additions aim to enhance the country's healthcare network and ensure long-term health sovereignty. The expansion includes equipping facilities with advanced diagnostic tools and emergency response capabilities.
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  15. SocietyLocal GovEuropeNorth America

    Massachusetts Legalizes Abortion Up to Birth

    Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a bill removing all gestational age limits for abortion, making it the 10th state to allow abortion up to birth. The law repeals a prior restriction that limited abortions after 24 weeks except in life-threatening circumstances. The new law allows for elective abortion through all weeks of pregnancy based upon the professional judgment of a medical doctor performing the abortion.
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  16. WorldEuropeMiddle East

    Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Europe, Darkens Spain

    A rare total solar eclipse crossed over parts of Europe on Wednesday, with Spain experiencing its first such event in over a century. The eclipse, visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, and Portugal, plunged Spain into daytime darkness for a few minutes. The phenomenon was widely watched and captured on video, including from an Iberia Airlines flight. It was the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe in 20 years.
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