# 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 continues to compress competitive advantage cycles and test regulatory guardrails, whil
- [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 legal countermea
- [The war in Ukraine and its limits](https://pollar.news/en/threads/ukraine-war): The war is defined by reciprocal long-range strikes on economic infrastructure, with Ukraine targeting Russian refineries and logistics whil
- [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.

- [Hawk Fire burns up to 15,000 acres near Reno as 42,000 flee and state of emergency is declared](https://pollar.news/en/event/reno-wildfire-prompts-evacuations): A fast-moving, human-caused wildfire northwest of Reno has burned up to 15,000 acres, injuring six people and forcing tens of thousands of r
- [Raphaël Glucksmann launches 2027 French presidential bid through social-democratic primary](https://pollar.news/en/event/glucksmann-prepares-presidential-bid): Member of the European Parliament Raphaël Glucksmann has entered the 2027 French presidential contest, confirming plans to seek the nominati
- [Guinea landfill landslide in Conakry kills at least 30 people after heavy rains](https://pollar.news/en/event/conakry-landfill-collapse-kills-22): A massive waste mound collapsed at the Dar Es Salam landfill in Conakry following torrential overnight rains, killing at least 30 people and
- [Spain appoints coordinator for Ceuta crisis as ministers reject quarantine calls](https://pollar.news/en/event/ceuta-migration-crisis-escalates): The Spanish government has named Territorial Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres to lead its response in Ceuta, while health officials rejec
- [Syria and Israel hold US-mediated security talks in Jordan following airbase strike](https://pollar.news/en/event/us-disputes-israeli-syria-strike): Syrian and Israeli delegations met in Amman on 23 August 2026 to de-escalate tensions following an Israeli strike on Abu al-Duhur airbase an
- [German school bus overturns on Dutch A28 motorway near Wezep, leaving eight hospitalized](https://pollar.news/en/event/dutch-bus-crash-injures-eight): A coach carrying 54 high school students from northern Germany struck a delivery van and overturned on the A28 motorway near Wezep early Mon
- [Shein launches $1.77 billion Hong Kong IPO at $27 billion valuation](https://pollar.news/en/event/shein-launches-hong-kong-ipo): Fast-fashion retailer Shein opened bookbuilding on Monday to sell 280 million shares, targeting up to HK$13.86 billion ahead of a September 
- [Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 with late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol](https://pollar.news/en/event/city-seek-rodri-successor): Rayan Cherki came off the bench to assist two goals in the final seven minutes as Enzo Maresca won his first Premier League match in charge 
- [US imposes 50% tariffs on Canada after trade talks collapse, prompting 20 billion dollar retaliation](https://pollar.news/en/event/us-canada-tariff-talks): Bilateral negotiations in Washington ended without a deal after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected American terms, leading the Uni
- [Dominik Szoboszlai scores 99th-minute penalty as Liverpool draw 2-2 at Newcastle](https://pollar.news/en/event/liverpool-draw-2-2-at-newcastle): Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Newcastle United at St James' Park in the op
- [EU releases €6.1B military aid as Norway pledges $9.2B to Ukraine for 2027](https://pollar.news/en/event/norway-pledges-ukraine-aid): The European Commission released a €6.1 billion military tranche on Monday, while Norway pledged 85 billion kroner for 2027 during allied su
- [Italy marks 10 years since 2016 earthquake as leaders call to speed up reconstruction](https://pollar.news/en/event/amatrice-marks-earthquake-decade): Italian leaders and local communities observed the tenth anniversary of the 24 August 2016 earthquake that killed 299 people across central 
- [Humanoid robots beat human sprint benchmarks at Beijing World Robot Games](https://pollar.news/en/event/unitree-launches-superman-robot): Over 2,000 humanoid robots gathered at Beijing's Ice Ribbon for the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, where multiple machines recorded 100-me
- [US launches economic offensive against Iran as Tehran threatens Persian Gulf oil blockade](https://pollar.news/en/event/iran-rejects-us-sanctions): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions entering the final phase of the conflict, while Iran warned Gulf neighbors and t
- [Norway's King Harald, 89, receives antibiotics in Oslo hospital for bacterial blood infection](https://pollar.news/en/event/king-harald-in-hospital): The royal household announced that the 89-year-old monarch's condition deteriorated over the weekend due to a bacterial infection, while Cro
- [Maradona Hand of God match ball sells for $3.355 million at Heritage Auctions](https://pollar.news/en/event/maradona-match-ball-auctioned): The Adidas Azteca ball from Argentina's 1986 World Cup victory over England was bought in Dallas below its $10 million estimate after four d
- [China postpones Chang'e 7 south pole moon mission following rocket checks](https://pollar.news/en/event/china-delays-moon-mission): The China National Space Administration cited unfulfilled launch conditions at the Wenchang spaceport on Hainan, halting the uncrewed flight
- [French journalist and Les Grosses Têtes host Philippe Bouvard dies at 96](https://pollar.news/en/event/philippe-bouvard-dies-at-96): French media personality Philippe Bouvard, who hosted RTL's Les Grosses Têtes for 37 years and wrote tens of thousands of articles, died at 
- [Ceferin rules out FIFA bid and warns Infantino of election challenge](https://pollar.news/en/event/infantino-faces-fifa-challenge): UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin confirmed he will not run for the FIFA presidency, but warned Gianni Infantino will face an election oppon
- [New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s with fines reaching 10% of global revenue](https://pollar.news/en/event/nz-proposes-social-media-ban): Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced legislation to block children under 16 from social networks, introducing fines of up to 10% of gl
- [Kyle Kirkwood wins inaugural IndyCar Freedom 250 in Washington as Alex Palou spins out](https://pollar.news/en/event/indycar-races-in-washington): Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood led 128 of 147 laps around the National Mall to beat Christian Lundgaard by 3.09 seconds, while series 
- [Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS withdraws from Eurovision 2027 citing Gaza war](https://pollar.news/en/event/netherlands-exits-eurovision-2027): AVROTROS will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, stating that the competition can no longer be conside
- [Crans-Montana bar owner Jacques Moretti detained over alleged domestic violence](https://pollar.news/en/event/jacques-moretti-detained-in-valais): Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the Swiss bar Le Constellation where 41 people died in January, is in pre-trial custody in Valais after alleged
- [Zelensky rejects wartime elections after former minister Fedorov calls for vote](https://pollar.news/en/event/zelensky-rejects-wartime-elections): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that holding elections during the Russian invasion would split the nation, responding to propo
- [AVROTROS withdraws from Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria over conflict and neutrality concerns](https://pollar.news/en/event/avrotros-exits-eurovision-2027): Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, citing a loss of neutrality over Israel's inv
- [Bremer header gives Juventus 1-0 win at Frosinone in Serie A opener](https://pollar.news/en/event/spalletti-sets-juventus-lineup): A first-half header from Gleison Bremer secured a 1-0 away victory for Luciano Spalletti's Juventus against newly promoted Frosinone at Stad
- [Andy Burnham to visit Kyiv on Monday to approve Storm Shadow missile data sharing](https://pollar.news/en/event/burnham-to-visit-kyiv): The UK prime minister will travel to the Ukrainian capital on Ukraine's 35th independence day to chair a coalition meeting and clear defence
- [Atlético Madrid Fans Jeer Julián Álvarez in 2-2 Villarreal Draw as Exit Standoff Escalates](https://pollar.news/en/event/atletico-rejects-lvarez-bids): Atlético Madrid drew 2-2 with Villarreal after forward Julián Álvarez faced hostile whistling from home supporters following his push to joi
- [Yomif Kejelcha sets half marathon world record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires](https://pollar.news/en/event/kejelcha-breaks-half-marathon-record): Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha ran 56 minutes 51 seconds at the Buenos Aires half marathon on Sunday, taking 29 seconds off Jacob Kiplimo's previ
- [Romania scrambles F-16 jets after radar detects possible drones near Galați](https://pollar.news/en/event/romania-scrambles-jets-over-alert): Two Romanian F-16 fighter jets and a military helicopter scrambled on Monday morning after radar detected intermittent signals over Moldova 
- [Max Verstappen crashes out on opening lap of final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort](https://pollar.news/en/event/verstappen-crashes-in-zandvoort): Max Verstappen suffered an opening-lap crash at the final Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, triggering a 30-minute red flag after his Red Bull 
- [Wyndham Clark wins BMW Championship by three strokes after late birdies at Bellerive](https://pollar.news/en/event/clark-leads-bmw-championship): Wyndham Clark closed with three consecutive birdies to finish at 17-under par and secure a $3.6 million prize in St. Louis, holding off Patr
- [AfD leader Alice Weidel outlines plans to exit Schengen, drop euro, and expel Syrian refugees](https://pollar.news/en/event/afd-plans-schengen-exit): In a ZDF television interview, Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel proposed closing national borders, leaving the eurozone, and r
- [Belgium knocked out of Hockey World Cup after 1-1 draw with Spain](https://pollar.news/en/event/belgium-eliminated-by-spain): Belgium failed to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 Men's Hockey World Cup in Wavre after a 1-1 draw against Spain left the host nation bott
- [Ferran Torres scores twice on PSG debut to secure 2-2 draw at Rennes](https://pollar.news/en/event/psg-draws-2-2-at-rennes): Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 against Stade Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener, as second-half substitute Fe
- [Ferran Torres scores debut brace as PSG recover from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Rennes](https://pollar.news/en/event/psg-opener-moved-to-rennes): Substitute Ferran Torres scored two second-half goals as Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 against Rennes in thei
- [Kazakhstan ruling party Adilet wins snap election with over 70% in exit polls](https://pollar.news/en/event/kazakhstan-elects-new-parliament): President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's newly formed Adilet party took between 70% and 72% of the vote in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections, s
- [Erling Haaland debuts buzz cut ahead of Manchester City Premier League opener against Bournemouth](https://pollar.news/en/event/erling-haaland-debuts-buzzcut): The Manchester City striker cut off his long blond hair in a video shared before Sunday's match against Bournemouth, drawing reactions from 
- [Armin Laschet defends CDU firewall on executive office while conceding parliamentary errors](https://pollar.news/en/event/laschet-defends-cdu-firewall): Ahead of state elections in Saxony-Anhalt where the AfD polls above 40%, the former CDU leader rejected coalition talks while calling proced
- [Gina H. to testify in Rostock court over October 2025 murder of eight-year-old Fabian](https://pollar.news/en/event/fabian-murder-trial-testimony): The Rostock District Court trial over the October 2025 murder of eight-year-old Fabian in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is set to hear testi
- [Zelenskyy denies Ukrainian role in Nord Stream sabotage after second arrest](https://pollar.news/en/event/zelenskyy-denies-nord-stream-attack): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected allegations of state involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings following th
- [Poll shows Mélenchon contending for 2027 French runoff as Le Pen dominates](https://pollar.news/en/event/melenchon-rises-in-2027-poll): A Harris Interactive-Toluna survey shows Jean-Luc Mélenchon reaching the presidential second round in three of five scenarios, though Marine
- [Fire erupts in Nea Smyrni apartment as 18 firefighters evacuate building](https://pollar.news/en/event/nea-smyrni-apartment-fire): A first-floor apartment fire on Prousis Street in Nea Smyrni prompted the deployment of 18 firefighters on Monday dawn, with all residents e
- [Barcelona beat Elche 5-0 in La Liga opener with braces from Raphinha and Fermin](https://pollar.news/en/event/barcelona-beat-elche-5-0): Hansi Flick deployed Raphinha as captain and center forward in a five-goal victory at Estadio Martinez Valero, though an apparent knee injur
- [Tsipras to present economic program in Thessaloniki ahead of Mitsotakis fair address](https://pollar.news/en/event/tsipras-plans-thessaloniki-address): Alexis Tsipras will present the Greek Left Coalition economic platform in Thessaloniki on 2 September 2026, four days ahead of Prime Ministe
- [Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Cosmas of Aetolia and Saint Eutyches on 24 August name day](https://pollar.news/en/event/orthodox-24-august-feast-days): The Greek Orthodox liturgical calendar marks the feast day of Cosmas of Aetolia and Hieromartyr Eutyches on 24 August, celebrating tradition
- [AEMET forecasts scattered storms, rain and heat up to 34 degrees across Spain on 24 August](https://pollar.news/en/event/spain-hits-42c-amid-heat-warnings): Spain's meteorological agency projects coastal rainfall up to 11 litres in Galicia, gusty winds in La Rioja, and afternoon thunderstorms in 
- [German consumer groups demand EU ban on manipulative digital tipping prompts](https://pollar.news/en/event/eu-tipping-prompt-ban-urged): German consumer advocates are calling for European regulations against deceptive payment terminal interfaces, following a survey where 52% o
- [Father of US sailor on USS Abraham Lincoln detained by immigration officials in Florida](https://pollar.news/en/event/cc2624f0-c0ac-4054-9267-52bfd5f0e7ec): Federal immigration authorities in Florida have detained Luis Manuel Aviles Roa while his son Joshua Aviles completes a nine-month deploymen
- [Shelley Fabares, Star of The Donna Reed Show and Coach, Dies at 82 in Los Angeles](https://pollar.news/en/event/shelley-fabares-dies-at-82): Actress and singer Shelley Fabares, known for her roles on The Donna Reed Show and Coach as well as her chart-topping single Johnny Angel, d

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