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Europe faces renewed energy crisis risk as Gulf tensions push gas prices higher

Europe faces renewed energy crisis risk as Gulf tensions push gas prices higher

As the summer of 2026 unfolds, Europe finds itself in an increasingly precarious energy position that few analysts anticipated even six months ago. Despite the absence of winter heating demand and the seasonal lull in consumption, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices on global markets remain stubbornly elevated, hovering at levels typically reserved for peak winter months.

Europe braces for potential energy shortages

Europe braces for potential energy shortages

Despite it being the summer season, prices for natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) on global energy markets remain as high as during the winter period.

Azerbaijan's gold exports surge 30-fold in value in first half of 2026

Azerbaijan's gold exports surge 30-fold in value in first half of 2026

Azerbaijan exported 23,799.8 kilograms of gold worth $3.636 billion during the first six months of 2026, marking a dramatic increase from the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Demonstration in Bologna after man dies while being handcuffed by police

Demonstration in Bologna after man dies while being handcuffed by police

Bologna Mayor Lepore has organized a demonstration in the city's Piazza Nettuno at 19:00 on Monday to demand the truth about the case of Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan man who died on Sunday while being pinned to the ground as police officers tried to handcuff him, AzerNEWS reports, citing ANSA.

Spain receive FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy after victory over Argentina [PHOTOS]

Spain receive FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy after victory over Argentina [PHOTOS]

Spain's national football team has been awarded the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy after becoming champions of the tournament, which was jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, AzerNEWS reports.

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