Isar Aerospace launches Spectrum rocket into orbit from Arctic Norway
The Munich-based startup put a 28-meter rocket into Earth orbit from the Andoya Spaceport on Saturday evening, delivering small satellites on its second test flight after months of technical delays.
Ransomware group leaks 5.8 terabytes of Berlin government and security data
The Rhysida ransomware gang published 1.44 million stolen state files after the Berlin Senate refused a two-million-euro extortion demand.
American Airlines flight diverts to Baltimore after passengers duct-tape violent man
An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark diverted to Baltimore on 3 September 2026 after passengers restrained a violent man with duct tape and plastic ties.
Rhysida leaks 5.8 terabytes of Berlin government data after €2 million ransom refusal
Berlin authorities established a central crisis unit on Saturday after ransomware collective Rhysida published 1.44 million municipal files, including emergency protocols and employee records, on the dark web.
Trackside Grass Fire Halts London Paddington Rail Links to Heathrow and Reading
A trackside grass fire in west London caused an electrical failure on Saturday, blocking rail services between London Paddington, Heathrow Airport and Reading.
Bucharest and Bacău Nord linked by 310.59-kilometre motorway after junction opening
Traffic opened on the Bacău Nord junction on 5 September, restoring the final four kilometres of the Bacău Bypass and completing a 310.59-kilometre direct motorway link from Bucharest on the A3 and A7.
German police seek suspect Daniel V. after sabotage attacks on coal-region power grids
Authorities across three German states are searching for 48-year-old Daniel V. following explosive and rocket attacks on electrical substations near lignite mining operations.
German police hunt suspect after finding 12 explosive devices near power substations
German authorities are searching for a 48-year-old climate activist suspected of planting 12 homemade explosives near electrical substations in eastern Germany. Bomb disposal teams neutralized the devices on Friday without causing power outages.
SpaceX plans $100 billion Starbase Louisiana spaceport for Starship flights
SpaceX has announced plans to construct a 125,000-acre launch complex in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, aiming to start construction in 2027 and begin Starship flights by 2029.
Polish coach carrying 53 people hit by truck in Hungary with six injured
A Polish coach carrying 53 passengers returning from Croatia was struck from behind by a freight truck on Highway 86 near Zalalövő after stopping for a sheep, leaving six people lightly injured.
Jellyfish influx forces reactor shutdowns at France's Gravelines nuclear plant
Électricité de France shut down Unit 3 at the Gravelines nuclear power plant on Wednesday after a swarm of jellyfish blocked cooling water filters in the North Sea intake canal.
Berlin Airport evacuates Terminal 1 after woman reports toxic substances in handbag
German federal police evacuated Terminal 1 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Thursday evening after a woman claimed to carry toxic materials in her bag, halting train services and delaying flights.
Romania approves 669 MW of battery storage and ten-year grid expansion plan
Romania's energy regulator ANRE authorized 669 MW in new battery storage permits and approved Transelectrica's 2026–2035 transmission development plan, demanding faster interconnection with Hungary and Bulgaria.
Cable car collides with construction crane in Alpe d'Huez, injuring 23 people
A cable car carrying 50 people struck an extended crane boom while leaving an upper station on the Pic Blanc line in the French Alps, leaving three passengers severely injured and prompting a safety investigation.
Multi-vehicle crash on A5 near Karlsruhe injures five and causes seven-kilometer traffic jam
A three-vehicle collision between Rastatt-Nord and Ettlingen forced a full northbound closure on Autobahn 5, leaving two people severely injured and prompting a helicopter deployment.
Uber and Wayve launch London robotaxi service with 15 supervised electric vehicles
Passengers across London can now book autonomous rides in Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with Wayve software, operating under rules requiring a licensed human safety driver behind the wheel.
German Police Discover Explosives at Power Substations Near Polish Border
Authorities in Saxony discovered explosive and incendiary devices at two transformer stations near the Polish border on Friday, following similar attacks across Germany.
Swiss flight from Zurich to New York diverts to Canada after medical emergency on board
Swiss flight LX14 carrying 234 passengers made an unscheduled landing in St. John's, Newfoundland, on Thursday evening after sending squawk code 7700 at 11,000 meters.
French prosecutors detain 18-year-old suspect over ZeroBytes tax data theft
French judicial authorities placed an 18-year-old man in pre-trial detention following cyberattacks that compromised tax records belonging to at least 678,000 taxpayers and businesses.
Low water halts Upper Elbe cargo ships as Dresden gauge drops to 60 cm
Cargo vessel traffic on the Upper Elbe in Saxony remains suspended due to low water levels, leaving heavy industrial freight stuck in Dresden and delaying the planned September restart.
German holidaymakers confront lagging domestic infrastructure and digital services after European travels
Returning summer tourists report superior transport, mobile connectivity, and digital payments across Europe, challenging long-held assumptions of German technical superiority.
Rhysida leaks 5.79 terabytes of Berlin city data after 2-million-euro ransom deadline expires
The Rhysida extortion syndicate published 1.4 million municipal files on the dark web after Berlin authorities refused to pay a 30-bitcoin ransom following an August network breach.
Tesla launches Cybercab robotaxis in Austin as federal regulators open safety audit
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an audit into Tesla's self-certification of its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi hours after commercial rides began in Austin.
Portuguese prosecutors expect Glória funicular crash inquiry to conclude by March 2027
The criminal investigation into the September 2025 Lisbon derailment that killed 16 people will conclude by the end of March 2027, following technical testing ending in November.
German police probe power grid sabotage after attacks cut 4,200 MW from power plants
Perpetrators used pyrotechnic wire launchers to trigger short circuits at electrical substations in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, disconnecting five coal-fired units.
German police hunt suspect after ICE train door opens at 200 km/h near Karlstadt
German authorities opened a criminal investigation after a carriage door on high-speed ICE 528 opened at 200 km/h in northern Bavaria, leaving 238 passengers stranded overnight.
Backlash mounts against $75 billion AI data center expansion across US and Europe
Communities and political leaders in the United States and Europe are pushing back against power-heavy artificial intelligence facilities, stalling roughly $150 billion in American projects despite backing from Donald Trump.
Italy revises traffic fine schedule with higher penalties for uninsured driving and sidewalk scooter use
Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has distributed a revised traffic fine schedule covering 795 violation categories to industry groups, raising penalties for uninsured driving while cutting total sanction costs by 7%.
Huawei unveils Watch GT 7 smartwatch lineup featuring titanium Pro build and 20-day battery
Presented in Munich, the new smartwatch series spans 41 mm, 46 mm, and Pro variants with enhanced health metrics, 40-metre free diving support, and up to 51 hours of trail running GPS tracking.
Microsoft tests Exchange Online fix after authentication fault halts Outlook email
An authentication component error inside Microsoft Exchange Online disabled email delivery, logins, and calendar tools for millions of users on 31 August 2026 before technicians began deploying server updates.