# 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 economic competitiveness is under pressure from low productivity, weak investment, demographic decline, and the cost of the green t - [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): Models are learning faster than the institutions behind them can adapt, with this thread tracking frontier-model capability jumps, the AI Ac - [Climate: from mitigation to adaptation](https://pollar.news/en/threads/climate-adaptation): The world has crossed the 1.5°C warming threshold, forcing a pivotal narrative shift from solely preventing climate change to urgently adapt - [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 new legal counte - [The war in Ukraine and its limits](https://pollar.news/en/threads/ukraine-war): The war in Ukraine has entered a new phase defined by a rapid technological competition and a more mature Ukrainian strike doctrine, challen - [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. - [Kimi Antonelli takes Belgian Grand Prix pole with 0.317s margin over Verstappen](https://pollar.news/en/event/antonelli-on-spa-pole): Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured his sixth pole of the season at Spa-Francorchamps, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds. Lando Nor - [Pogacar wins fourth stage of 2026 Tour de France on Le Markstein summit, extends lead to 4:30](https://pollar.news/en/event/pogacar-extends-tour-lead): The Slovenian won the 155.3 km stage from Mulhouse to Le Markstein solo, with teammate Isaac Del Toro second. Jonas Vingegaard finished four - [Sonam Wangchuk forcibly hospitalised after 20-day hunger strike over India exam leaks](https://pollar.news/en/event/activist-wangchuk-hospitalised-by-police): Delhi police removed the 59-year-old engineer and education activist from a protest site at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, 20 days into a hunger - [Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old mile world record with 3:42.66 at London Diamond League](https://pollar.news/en/event/kerr-breaks-mile-record): The 28-year-old Briton ran 3:42.66 at London Stadium, beating Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark by 0.47 seconds and delivering on his 'Project - [India's Skyroot launches first private orbital rocket, joining US and China in milestone](https://pollar.news/en/event/india-private-rocket-success): Vikram-1 lifted off from Sriharikota at 12:05 local time and delivered experimental payloads to a 450 km orbit, marking the country's entry - [EU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effect tomorrow, forcing fashion giants to reuse or donate](https://pollar.news/en/event/eu-bans-fashion-waste): From 19 July, large textile companies in the EU must stop incinerating or landfilling unsold clothing, shoes and accessories, redirecting th - [Jens Spahn resigns as CDU/CSU Bundestag leader after surrogacy birth in US, Merz calls it 'inevitable'](https://pollar.news/en/event/spahn-resigns-over-surrogacy-row): Jens Spahn stepped down as head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group on Saturday after revealing he and his husband had a child via surrogacy - [Iran strikes Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain after seventh night of US attacks, threatens full-scale offensive](https://pollar.news/en/event/iran-threatens-full-scale-offensive): Tehran struck an oil facility in Kuwait, a Saudi air base and Bahrain's Sheikh Isa Air Base on Saturday, while a senior military adviser war - [Ukrainian drones hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia, killing at least 8 and injuring over 60](https://pollar.news/en/event/drone-strikes-kill-8-in-russia): Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries logistics centres deep inside Russia overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring more than - [Spain's final World Cup training session cancelled due to thunderstorms in New Jersey](https://pollar.news/en/event/spain-training-cancelled-by-storms): Thunderstorms forced Spain indoors on Saturday, the day before the World Cup final against Argentina at MetLife Stadium. Argentina's session - [Spain braces for third heatwave of summer as Aemet warns of 45°C highs from Tuesday](https://pollar.news/en/event/45c-heatwave-to-hit-spain): Aemet confirms the third heatwave of the summer will start on 21 July, lasting at least until 23 July, with the southeastern third of the pe - [England face France in World Cup bronze final as Tuchel seeks redemption after Argentina heartbreak](https://pollar.news/en/event/world-cup-bronze-final): The match in Miami offers England a chance to salvage pride after a late defeat to Argentina, while France bids farewell to manager Didier D - [23-year-old motorcyclist killed in Thessaloniki collision; driver arrested and released](https://pollar.news/en/event/fatal-thessaloniki-motorcycle-crash): A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with a car at the intersection of Ierapostolou Kosma and Mikis Theodorakis Avenue in Stavr - [Hamilton crashes Ferrari in final Belgian GP practice, leaving team with two-hour repair race before qualifying](https://pollar.news/en/event/hamilton-crash-threatens-qualifying): The seven-time champion hit the barrier at Fagnes, smashing the rear suspension and wing. Ferrari mechanics have just over two hours to read - [Argentina and Spain clash in World Cup final as Tuchel stands by semi-final tactics and online abuse surges](https://pollar.news/en/event/smoke-threatens-world-cup-final): Argentina and Spain meet Sunday in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, while England and France contest the third-place playoff today in - [Nawrocki to resubmit EU climate referendum request after Commission’s ETS reform, calling it cosmetic](https://pollar.news/en/event/nawrocki-renews-ets-referendum-push): President Karol Nawrocki will again ask the Senate to authorise a national referendum on EU climate policy, his office announced on 18 July - [FIFA deletes 7 million hate comments during 2026 World Cup, 14 times more than in Qatar](https://pollar.news/en/event/7-million-hate-posts-deleted): FIFA's anti-hate service has removed more than 7 million abusive posts during the 2026 World Cup in North America, a 14-fold jump from the 2 - [Trump threatens Canada with 'pollution tariff' over wildfire smoke as World Cup final approaches](https://pollar.news/en/event/trump-threatens-smoke-tariffs): US President Donald Trump accused Canada of 'deliberate negligence' over wildfires and said pollution costs must be added to existing import - [Antonelli fastest in final Spa practice as Hamilton crashes, Ferrari in race against time for qualifying](https://pollar.news/en/event/antonelli-leads-hamilton-crashes): Kimi Antonelli topped the final practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix with a 1:45.990, but Lewis Hamilton's late crash left Ferrari sc - [France beat Japan 42-15 in Tokyo to top Nations Championship group, with doubles from Jalibert and Lamothe](https://pollar.news/en/event/france-top-group-in-tokyo): Six tries, including doubles from Matthieu Jalibert and Maxime Lamothe, powered France to a 42-15 victory over Japan at the National Stadium - [Extreme heat forecast for France vs England World Cup play-off in Miami](https://pollar.news/en/event/heat-hits-world-cup): Temperatures near 90F and a heat index of 102F are expected for the third-place play-off at Hard Rock Stadium, with a low chance of storms. - [German CDU parliamentary leader Jens Spahn resigns after Merz forces him out over surrogacy controversy](https://pollar.news/en/event/spahn-resigns-over-surrogacy): Chancellor Friedrich Merz forced the resignation of his party's parliamentary leader after Jens Spahn and his husband had a child via surrog - [Spain legend Capdevila begs Trump for US entry after ESTA denied over 2016 Iran charity match before World Cup final](https://pollar.news/en/event/world-cup-visa-plea): Former Spain left-back Joan Capdevila was denied ESTA authorisation to enter the United States with his children for Sunday's World Cup fina - [Ukraine drone attack hits 'Russian Amazon' warehouses, killing 7 and injuring 49 in Moscow and Tambov regions](https://pollar.news/en/event/russian-amazon-warehouses-struck): Overnight drone attacks targeted two Wildberries logistics centres in Kotowsk and Elektrostal, plus an oil depot in Noginsk, in what Kyiv ca - [Man drowns in Adda river while trying to save 4-year-old nephew near Milan](https://pollar.news/en/event/uncle-drowns-saving-nephew): The man, who was with his brother and the child, jumped into the water after the boy got into difficulty around 12:30 on 18 July. Firefighte - [New York mayor weighs arresting Netanyahu over ICC warrant if he attends UN General Assembly](https://pollar.news/en/event/mamdani-threatens-netanyahu-arrest): New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is evaluating whether to order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he trav - [Fedez announces birth of third child Edoardo Lupo with partner Giulia Honegger: 'A joy so great'](https://pollar.news/en/event/fedez-welcomes-third-child): The Italian rapper shared photos from Milan's San Raffaele hospital, where his partner gave birth on 16 July, alongside drawings by his olde - [France records 708 km of traffic jams as summer holiday departures peak on Saturday](https://pollar.news/en/event/708-km-traffic-jams-in-france): Bison Futé recorded a peak of 708 km of cumulative traffic jams at midday on Saturday, with the A7 motorway alone accounting for 170 km, as - [Tour de France 2026: Pogacar warns rivals ahead of mountainous 14th stage in the Vosges](https://pollar.news/en/event/pogacars-vosges-test): The 155 km stage from Mulhouse to Le Markstein packs 3,800 metres of climbing across four ascents, with the yellow jersey predicting a diffi - [Human remains found in suitcase in abandoned Athens building, police investigate](https://pollar.news/en/event/human-leg-found-in-suitcase): A homeless man discovered the suitcase around 2 p.m. on Saturday at an abandoned building on Evelpidon Street. The limb was in advanced deco - [Mauro Schmid outsprints Harold Tejada to win Tour de France stage 13; Tom Pidcock moves to fourth overall](https://pollar.news/en/event/schmid-wins-pidcock-fourth): Swiss rider Mauro Schmid edged Harold Tejada in a two-up sprint in Belfort, while Britain's Tom Pidcock finished third and climbed six place - [Ukrainian drone strike kills 7 at Russian logistics hub, over 370 drones target Moscow region](https://pollar.news/en/event/drone-strike-kills-seven-in-russia): A Ukrainian drone attack on a Wildberries logistics centre in Kotovsk killed seven night-shift workers and injured 24, while over 370 drones - [Deutsche Bahn security employee critically injured after falling from moving train during ticket check scuffle](https://pollar.news/en/event/falls-from-moving-train): A 26-year-old Deutsche Bahn security employee is fighting for his life after falling from a moving train during a scuffle with a passenger o - [Sporting CP sells Francisco Trincão to Al Ahli for €40 million, entering club's top 10 transfers](https://pollar.news/en/event/trinco-joins-al-ahli): Portuguese international Francisco Trincão leaves Sporting CP after four seasons, joining Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli in a deal worth €40 - [BTS returns to France after seven years, draws 88,000 to Stade de France with Macron in attendance](https://pollar.news/en/event/bts-returns-88000-at-stade-de-france): The K-pop group's first French concert since 2019 drew 88,000 fans, including President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, who - [German interior minister upgrades terror threat to high, warns attacks could come 'at any time'](https://pollar.news/en/event/germany-terror-threat-raised): Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said recognizable attack plans target infrastructure, individuals and institutions, as the cabinet prep - [Hungary's PM Péter Magyar proposes lowering voting age to 16 as part of constitutional overhaul](https://pollar.news/en/event/hungary-voting-age-16): Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the proposal in a Facebook post on Saturday, linking it to a broader constitutional referendum planned - [Ukrainian drone strike kills 7 at Wildberries logistics hub in western Russia as over 370 drones target Moscow region](https://pollar.news/en/event/ukraine-drone-swarm-hits-russia): A night-time Ukrainian drone attack on a Wildberries logistics centre in Kotovsk killed seven night-shift workers and injured 24, while Mosc - [Family and collaborators of Łukasz Litewka establish foundation to continue his charitable mission](https://pollar.news/en/event/lukasz-litewka-foundation-established): Three months after the MP's death in a bicycle accident, his family and collaborators have set up the Fundacja im. Łukasza Litewki to carry - [Jensen Huang's leather jacket sells for $960,000 at Sotheby's, 96 times its retail price](https://pollar.news/en/event/huangs-jacket-fetches-960000): Forty-five collectors drove the bidding to 96 times the pre-sale estimate, with proceeds going to the Edge Institute. - [Clashes in Venice as protesters confront US ambassador's superyacht on 'Freedom 250' tour](https://pollar.news/en/event/venice-protests-superyacht-envoy): Several hundred demonstrators scuffled with police on Friday as US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's 117-metre yacht Boardwalk berthed at Riva de - [Seventh night of US strikes kills seven in Iran; Kuwait desalination plant hit in Iranian retaliation](https://pollar.news/en/event/kuwait-desalination-plant-hit): For the seventh consecutive night, US warplanes struck Iranian infrastructure, killing seven people near Bandar Abbas, while Iran retaliated - [Germany's Reiche waters down renewable subsidy cuts: small solar gets transition payments, grid compensation softened](https://pollar.news/en/event/reiche-eases-green-subsidy-cuts): Economy Minister Katherina Reiche revised draft energy laws on Friday evening, introducing a three-year transition payment for small rooftop - [Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old mile world record with 3:42.66 in London](https://pollar.news/en/event/c8ff3282-b732-48fd-8656-c0f23b9845d8): The Scottish runner delivered on his 'Project 222' at the London Diamond League, lowering the mark that had stood since 1999 before 60,000 f - [Mureșan brands Manole a 'failing student' as PSD refuses to back salary law that cuts public sector pay](https://pollar.news/en/event/salary-law-feud-deepens): Former labour minister Florin Manole invited proposed PM Siegfried Mureșan to union talks, then mocked his absence; Mureșan fired back that - [Jens Spahn resigns as German conservative parliamentary leader after using US surrogate, clashing with party ban](https://pollar.news/en/event/spahn-surrogacy-hypocrisy-row): The CDU/CSU parliamentary leader stepped down after his use of a surrogate mother in the United States drew heavy criticism from within his - [US bombs Iran for seventh straight night, Tehran threatens 'total offensive' and hits US allies across Gulf](https://pollar.news/en/event/iran-warns-total-offensive): Multiple Gulf states intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, while Washington struck bridges, ports and a desalination plant as tension ove - [Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 5,000 as IMF releases $346 million for reconstruction](https://pollar.news/en/event/venezuela-quake-toll-tops-5000): Three weeks after two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, the official death toll has risen to 5,069, with tens of thousands sti - [Orés fire burns 15,400 ha, second-largest in Aragón; Guadalajara blaze at 6,000 ha](https://pollar.news/en/event/spain-wildfires-rage-on): The Orés fire in Zaragoza has scorched 15,400 hectares and become the second-largest on record in Aragón, while a separate blaze in Guadalaj - [Zelensky announces opening of SBU archives on Volhynia, more exhumation permits; Tusk: 'ready for serious dialogue'](https://pollar.news/en/event/volhynia-archives-exhumations-pledged): Ukrainian president announces opening of SBU and foreign intelligence archives on 1943 massacres, plus additional exhumation permits; Polish ## 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 - [What is Pollar](https://pollar.news/en/about): the service in plain terms — free, four languages, reader-funded, no ads, self-hosted cookieless analytics, every article lists its sources - [Pollar News iOS app](https://pollar.news/en/app): the free iPhone app — brief, live coverage with Lock Screen Live Activities, offline reading - [Pollar vs other news apps](https://pollar.news/en/compare): factual comparisons with Apple News, Google News and Kagi News - [Editorial team](https://pollar.news/en/about/editorial): the humans behind Pollar Editorial - [Editorial standards](https://pollar.news/en/editorial-standards): sourcing, AI assistance, independence, diversity of coverage - [Corrections policy](https://pollar.news/en/corrections): how mistakes are corrected - [AI policy](https://pollar.news/en/ai-policy): which models, what's automated, what's edited - [Privacy](https://pollar.news/en/privacy)