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The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany
The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany. On the site of the decommissioned Biblis nuclear power station, the switch is being made: from nuclear fission to fusion power. Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie got access to the protected site.
Russia
Russians go to polls with no party against Putin or war in Ukraine
The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.
Business
Revolut considers dual New York and London listing for IPO
Revolut is considering listing simultaneously in New York and London when it eventually goes public, its founder has stated, a plan that would keep the fintech partly at home while giving it access to the deeper American market it has long preferred.
Art
'Iris' and 'Weeping Willow': Unseen Monet paintings set for Paris sale
A total of 28 works from the Schlumberger collection are being sold at Sotheby's France. Valued at more than €40 million, they include four paintings by Claude Monet, pieces by Paul Cézanne and Gustave Moreau, and a sculpture by Camille Claudel.
Turkey
Turkish actor and World Cup star among 16 held in Istanbul drug raids
Istanbul police detained Galatasaray veteran Hasan Şaş and Netflix actor Aras Bulut İynemli alongside a rapper, a sports journalist and influencers in the fourth such celebrity drug operation since late 2025. Prosecutors said the investigation covers use, facilitation and supply of narcotics.
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Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote
Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.
Europe News
Canberra responds to Metsola’s EU 'associate membership' suggestion
Hot on the heels of the European Union inviting Canada to become an associate member, potentially paving the way for other far-flung nations to join in a similar capacity, the Australian government has addressed its own prospects.
Culture news
'Macbeth' defies burning curse as Lisbon's Teatro D. Maria II reopens
The D. Maria II theatre reopens with "Macbeth", the Shakespearean tragedy being performed when a 1964 fire destroyed the building. Now the Bard of Avon's "cursed play" is being revived by Pedro Penim, this time with real flames on stage.
Europe Today
Canada welcomes EU's 'associate member' offer, but what next?
Europe Today digests what Canada's new EU associate member status actually means, as EU finance ministers meet in Dublin over spiralling energy costs. Also on the show: Fresh reactions to the EU's new Kids Act, which aims to restrict social media and AI chatbots for children under 15.