Europe

Spain burned more than twice its average and France more than three times. Over 320,000 people were evacuated in the two countries.

Totality lasted about a minute in Spain and almost two and a half minutes off Iceland's west coast. Reykjavík last saw a total eclipse in 1433.

The European Commission president's plan includes 150 billion euros in loans and exempting defence spending from fiscal rules. Hungary did not back the conclusions on Ukraine.

Friedrich Merz is set to become chancellor. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD posted its worst result in a federal election.

The contract with Dassault was signed during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Belgrade. It is the largest single arms purchase in Serbia's recent history.

The summit marking the alliance's 75th anniversary announced new air defence systems as F-16 deliveries began. An invitation to join has still not been extended.

More than 90,000 troops, 50 ships and 80 aircraft will rehearse the defence of Allied territory under Article 5 until the end of May. The scenario envisages an attack by a near-peer adversary.

After twenty months of blockage, Turkey's Grand National Assembly voted for Sweden's accession protocol. Ankara expects US F-16 fighters in return.