# Pollar > Start with an event. Pollar is a pan-European editorial news outlet with AI-assisted summaries, evergreen topic threads, a daily brief, and live market data. Content is published in English, Polish, German, and French; the locale prefix in URLs selects the language (e.g. /en/, /pl/, /de/, /fr/). ## Daily editorial - [Daily brief](https://pollar.news/en/brief): twice-daily editorial digest of EU + world news, ~5 minutes of reading - [Markets](https://pollar.news/en/markets): EU + global indices, EUR-pivoted FX, commodities, crypto, US Treasury bonds — refreshed minute-by-minute from Yahoo Finance - [Explore on map](https://pollar.news/en/explore): events plotted geographically across Europe and the world ## Evergreen threads 12 long-running topic threads grouped into europe / world / other. Each thread has a thesis, a current state-of-play, week highlights, and a chronicle of recent developments (updated every 6h by the research agent). - [Brussels vs capitals: EU integration](https://pollar.news/en/threads/eu-integration): Sovereignty within the European Union is not static; it is continuously contested and renegotiated through legal rulings, treaty interpretat - [The Green Deal under revision](https://pollar.news/en/threads/green-deal): The EU's climate agenda has formally pivoted from legislative expansion to a phase of implementation, simplification, and competitiveness-dr - [The ageing Union's economy](https://pollar.news/en/threads/eu-economy): Europe's competitiveness is squeezed between weak productivity, demographic decline, and the green transition's cost, while persistent infla - [European democracies and populism](https://pollar.news/en/threads/democracy-populism): Populist and anti-liberal political forces are gaining institutional ground within the European Union, testing and at times reshaping the bo - [Demography and migration](https://pollar.news/en/threads/demography-migration): An ageing Europe faces a structural need for labour immigration to sustain its economy and welfare systems, yet political sentiment across m - [AI: capabilities, regulation, labour](https://pollar.news/en/threads/ai-revolution): The rapid convergence of frontier-model capabilities compresses competitive advantage cycles and strains regulatory guardrails, as leading l - [Climate: from mitigation to adaptation](https://pollar.news/en/threads/climate-adaptation): The world has crossed the 1.5°C warming threshold and the UN now formally deems the breach unavoidable, projecting at least 1.8°C. The EU is - [Culture, media and the new divides](https://pollar.news/en/threads/culture-media): The European information ecosystem faces increasing pressure from collapsing traditional media business models, algorithmic-driven polarizat - [China and the West: decoupling](https://pollar.news/en/threads/china-west): The strategic de-risking of Western economies from China has escalated into a reciprocal regulatory conflict, where China's legal countermea - [The war in Ukraine and its limits](https://pollar.news/en/threads/ukraine-war): US shuttle diplomacy has produced temporary strike pauses and a Zelenskyy energy-and-grain ceasefire proposal; both sides now signal readine - [The Middle East after Gaza](https://pollar.news/en/threads/middle-east): The Gaza war has accelerated a fundamental realignment of Middle Eastern power, shifting influence from traditional centers like Egypt and S - [The US under Trump: second term](https://pollar.news/en/threads/us-under-trump): US foreign policy under the Trump administration is shifting decisively from multilateralism toward a doctrine of transactional bilateral ba ## Recent events (last 50) Individual event briefs, AI-summarised from multiple sources, with structured locations / mentioned people / source attribution. - [Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 to win US Open and claim world number one](https://pollar.news/en/event/rybakina-secures-world-number-one): Elena Rybakina secured her first US Open title and the world number one ranking on Saturday, beating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabal - [Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls to slow AI capability growth, drawing backing from OpenAI and Musk](https://pollar.news/en/event/anthropic-researcher-quits-over-ai): Dario Amodei proposed a three-step framework to decelerate advanced AI training following autonomous agent hacking incidents and staff depar - [Rouen-Caen train derails with 186 aboard, injuring 44 in Normandy](https://pollar.news/en/event/french-train-derails-near-rouen): A regional TER train carrying 186 passengers derailed south of Rouen on Friday evening after striking a detached rail on the track, injuring - [Indonesia searches for 140 missing after passenger ship sinks in Java Sea](https://pollar.news/en/event/indonesian-passenger-ship-sinks): Indonesian emergency services launched a large search on Sunday after the passenger vessel Virgo Transport 8 sank in the Java Sea, leaving o - [Céline Dion returns to stage in Paris with 26-date residency after six-year hiatus](https://pollar.news/en/event/celine-dion-lands-in-paris): Canadian singer Céline Dion performed a two-and-a-half-hour concert in Nanterre on Saturday, opening a 26-date European residency following - [France defeats Germany 86-64 to set up World Cup final rematch with United States](https://pollar.news/en/event/france-reaches-world-cup-quarters): Les Bleues will face the United States at Berlin's Uber Arena on Sunday evening after a 22-point semi-final win, securing France's first med - [Donald Trump backs Irish unification in Dublin as UK maintains referendum stance](https://pollar.news/en/event/trump-travels-to-ireland): US President Donald Trump endorsed Irish reunification following talks in Dublin, while British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reiterated that - [Saudi Arabia halts East-West pipeline carrying 5m bpd after drone strike from Iraq](https://pollar.news/en/event/saudi-pipeline-hit): Saudi Arabia closed its 1,200-km East-West crude pipeline after drone strikes from Iraq, while Baghdad dismissed a commander and energy pric - [Iranian merchant vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member](https://pollar.news/en/event/ship-struck-in-hormuz): An Iranian commercial ship was hit by a projectile near Qeshm Island on Sunday, leaving one dead and three injured as regional oil transit r - [Reform UK secures 72 million pounds from crypto donors in two days](https://pollar.news/en/event/delo-gives-36m-for-reform): Two cryptocurrency investors donated 36 million pounds each to Nigel Farage's party, surpassing the annual fundraising total of all British - [Radio France workers strike over hiring of Valeurs actuelles editor Charles Sapin](https://pollar.news/en/event/radio-france-workers-strike): Trade unions launched a two-day walkout at Radio France on 13 September 2026 to demand the cancellation of a weekly France Inter political c - [OpenAI rules out 2026 IPO as Sam Altman and tech leaders call to slow AI development](https://pollar.news/en/event/openai-postpones-2026-ipo): Sam Altman confirmed OpenAI will not go public in 2026, citing safety challenges and recent security breaches as industry executives back ca - [Poland activates air defenses and issues emergency alerts during Russian strikes on Ukraine](https://pollar.news/en/event/poland-alerts-eastern-border): Poland deployed military aircraft and brought ground air defense systems to readiness twice in 24 hours as Russian drone attacks on Ukraine - [Miltos Tentoglou wins inaugural Ultimate Championship long jump with 8.35m](https://pollar.news/en/event/tentoglou-wins-budapest-long-jump): Greek long jumper Miltos Tentoglou secured first place at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on 12 September 20 - [Sofia Goggia leaves Argentina training camp early for medical tests](https://pollar.news/en/event/goggia-leaves-argentina-camp): Italian alpine skier Sofia Goggia has cut short her pre-season training camp in Ushuaia, Argentina, returning to Italy for medical tests aft - [Zelensky proposes meeting Putin at Miami G20 summit while Kremlin demands talks in Moscow](https://pollar.news/en/event/zelensky-seeks-putin-talks): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the December G20 summit in Miami, but - [Salvador Illa to hold Catalan Diada events in Extremadura to honor migrant ties](https://pollar.news/en/event/illa-visits-extremadura-for-diada): Catalan President Salvador Illa will travel to La Zarza and Merida on 16 and 17 September 2026, marking the Diada outside Catalonia while ho - [At least one dead and dozens missing after ferry MV Matui sinks off Vanuatu](https://pollar.news/en/event/dozens-missing-in-vanuatu-sinking): Rescuers in Vanuatu are searching for more than 30 missing people after the inter-island ferry MV Matui sank between Santo and Ambae on Frid - [Norris Takes Pole at Inaugural Madrid Grand Prix as Drivers Raise Overtaking Concerns](https://pollar.news/en/event/madrid-readies-madring-circuit): Lando Norris secured pole position ahead of Kimi Antonelli at the newly built Madring circuit, where drivers pointed out tight braking zones - [Jelena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6:4, 5:7, 6:2 to win US Open and claim world No. 1 ranking](https://pollar.news/en/event/rybakina-triumphs-in-ny): Jelena Rybakina won her first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets, ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign as the world No. 1. - [Fire at Chilean nursing home kills 16 residents as government orders nationwide review](https://pollar.news/en/event/chile-nursing-home-fire): A late-night fire at the El Edén care home in Pitrufquén left 16 elderly residents dead and 10 others hospitalized, prompting state prosecut - [Italian prosecutors seize apartment and second phone in Denise Cosco death inquiry](https://pollar.news/en/event/denise-cosco-dies-at-35): The Velletri Public Prosecutor's Office has seized the Ariccia home of Denise Cosco and recovered a second mobile phone as investigators exa - [BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi declaration calling for restraint in Middle East conflict](https://pollar.news/en/event/brics-leaders-meet-in-delhi): Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc agreed on a joint declaration in New Delhi on Saturday, urging maximum restraint in the Middle East and - [May el-Toukhy wins Golden Lion at 83rd Venice Film Festival for Woman Unknown](https://pollar.news/en/event/el-toukhy-wins-golden-lion): The Danish filmmaker became the eighth woman to win the Golden Lion as Mathilde Arcel secured Best Actress and Lee Chang-dong took the Grand - [South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to secure 3-1 series victory](https://pollar.news/en/event/south-africa-win-baltimore-test): Six tries and a 68,173-strong crowd at M&T Bank Stadium carried the Springboks past the All Blacks to conclude their four-match tour. - [Enric Mas seals Vuelta a Espana lead as Mikel Landa wins penultimate stage on Collado del Alguacil](https://pollar.news/en/event/mas-nears-vuelta-triumph): Enric Mas expanded his overall lead over Primoz Roglic to 2 minutes and 15 seconds on Collado del Alguacil, while Mikel Landa captured a sol - [Russian missile destroys Dayana Yastremska family apartment in Odesa strike](https://pollar.news/en/event/yastremska-family-home-destroyed): Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska said a Russian Kalibr cruise missile destroyed her family's apartment in Odesa on Friday night, du - [Audrey Werro wins Ultimate Championship 800m in Budapest as US sprinters sweep 100m titles](https://pollar.news/en/event/budapest-ultimate-championship-begins): Switzerland's Audrey Werro ran 1:55.88 to beat Keely Hodgkinson in Budapest, securing a $150,000 prize on the second day of the inaugural Wo - [Fifteen-year-old rescued from capsized boat in Bering Sea after two days adrift](https://pollar.news/en/event/bering-sea-boat-rescue): A 15-year-old boy survived two days atop an overturned skiff off St. Lawrence Island before a fishing crew pulled him to safety and recovere - [Houthis capture Perim Island and Yemen coast, threatening Bab el-Mandeb strait](https://pollar.news/en/event/us-hits-iran-oil-ships): Houthi forces have seized Mocha, Dhubab, and Perim Island in Yemen, establishing control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as oil prices reached - [Philippine ferry fire death toll climbs to 76 as search teams recover 41 bodies](https://pollar.news/en/event/philippine-ferry-fire-kills-five): Rescuers in the Philippines recovered 41 additional bodies from the burned MV June Aster on Saturday, bringing the confirmed death toll to 7 - [Marc Marquez wins Misano MotoGP sprint as Marco Bezzecchi claims pole](https://pollar.news/en/event/bezzecchi-leads-misano-practice): Marc Marquez won the sprint race at the Misano World Circuit ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin, narrowing Martin's championship lead - [Shane Lowry takes four-shot Irish Open lead at Doonbeg as Donald Trump arrives](https://pollar.news/en/event/irish-open-at-doonbeg): Shane Lowry carded a third-round 65 at Doonbeg to take a four-stroke lead over Jacob Skov Olesen, closing in on his first individual title s - [Lando Norris takes pole ahead of Kimi Antonelli for 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid](https://pollar.news/en/event/norris-claims-madrid-gp-pole): McLaren driver Lando Norris starts from the front alongside championship leader Kimi Antonelli as Formula 1 debuts at the Madring street cir - [Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 4-1 with Kylian Mbappe brace at the Bernabeu](https://pollar.news/en/event/real-madrid-defeat-rayo-4-1): Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to move level on 12 points with L - [Swedish voters head to polls as right-wing coalition closes gap on centre-left](https://pollar.news/en/event/sweden-holds-general-vote): Swedish voters cast ballots on 13 September 2026 in a closely contested parliamentary election, following a late surge by Prime Minister Ulf - [United States reaches World Cup final with 76-66 semifinal victory over Spain](https://pollar.news/en/event/spain-beats-australia-89-66): The United States overcame a 57-57 third-quarter tie to defeat Spain 76-66 in the World Cup semifinals in Berlin, securing a final against F - [Tottenham Hotspur draw 0-0 with Everton to extend goalless start to four matches](https://pollar.news/en/event/tottenham-held-0-0-by-everton): Tottenham Hotspur extended their scoreless start to 403 minutes after a 0-0 draw against Everton at home, leaving Roberto De Zerbi's side 17 - [Hull City hold Chelsea to 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge to stay unbeaten](https://pollar.news/en/event/hull-hold-chelsea-2-2): Promoted Hull City came from behind to draw 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, moving to eight points and third place in the Premier Leagu - [Zelenskyy proposes direct talks with Putin at December G20 summit in Miami](https://pollar.news/en/event/zelensky-open-to-putin-meeting): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered to meet Vladimir Putin during the G20 summit in Florida on 14-15 December, while Moscow resp - [Audrey Werro wins Budapest 800m in 1:55.88 to close outdoor season unbeaten](https://pollar.news/en/event/werro-wins-800m-title): The 22-year-old Swiss runner clocked 1:55.88 to defeat Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol in Hungary, collecting $150,000 in prize mone - [US and France reach women's basketball World Cup final with semifinal wins in Berlin](https://pollar.news/en/event/us-meets-france-in-final): The United States beat Spain 76-66 and France defeated Germany 86-64 in Berlin to set up a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game. - [United States and Europe tie 8-8 at Solheim Cup after Jennifer Kupcho makes late putts](https://pollar.news/en/event/alexander-leads-irish-open): The United States and Europe enter the final day of the Solheim Cup locked at 8-8 after Jennifer Kupcho won the final four-ball match on the - [France proposes temporary tax cuts on family gifts and cash transfers in 2027 budget plan](https://pollar.news/en/event/france-eases-family-gift-taxes): Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled the 'Transmissions 2027' plan on 12 September 2026, introducing temporary tax exemptions and reduc - [Blizzard announces open-world shooter StarCraft for 2030 release at BlizzCon](https://pollar.news/en/event/new-starcraft-shooter-announced): Blizzard Entertainment announced at BlizzCon 2026 that it is developing a story-driven open-world shooter simply titled StarCraft, scheduled - [PISA results trigger regional clashes in Spain as Madrid and Castile and León defend curriculum policies](https://pollar.news/en/event/pisa-2025-results-released): Spain faces widespread educational debate following PISA results that placed Madrid first in math and science while national averages fell b - [May el-Toukhy wins Golden Lion at 83rd Venice Film Festival for Woman Unknown](https://pollar.news/en/event/may-el-toukhy-wins-golden-lion): Danish director May el-Toukhy won the Golden Lion for Woman Unknown on Saturday as the 83rd Venice Film Festival concluded on the Lido, with - [May el-Toukhy's Woman Unknown wins Golden Lion at 83rd Venice Film Festival](https://pollar.news/en/event/woman-unknown-wins-golden-lion): May el-Toukhy took the top award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival for Woman Unknown, while Mathilde Arcel and John Malkovich earned the prin - [Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win US Open and claim world number one](https://pollar.news/en/event/sabalenka-reaches-us-open-final): The Kazakh player sealed a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory over the two-time defending champion in New York on Saturday, securing her third Grand Slam - [Donald Trump's renovated childhood home in Queens sells for $1.93 million](https://pollar.news/en/event/trump-childhood-home-sells): The five-bedroom Jamaica Estates property in New York, built in 1940 by Fred Trump, changed hands after developer Tommy Lin completed a $500 ## Search and discovery - [Search](https://pollar.news/en/search): full-text + semantic search across all events - [Sitemap](https://pollar.news/sitemap.xml): every public URL across the four locales - [News sitemap](https://pollar.news/sitemap-news.xml): Google News feed, last 48h of events - [Full content dump](https://pollar.news/llms-full.txt): all current event summaries + thread state-of-play in one markdown file (preferred when you want pollar context in a single fetch) ## About + policies - 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