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Major Draw

Luxembourg City Braderie returns September 7. 191 businesses participating. President Rahme: one of most important commercial events. Saturday setup, Sunday flea market, Monday main event.

Hybrid Attack

Germany blames Russia for explosive drone at Leipzig airport Aug 4. Closes consulate in Bonn, cancels Russian House lease. Tightens entry controls. NATO and EU express solidarity.

Hottest Summer

UK records hottest summer on record for second year running. 16.5C average Jun-Aug. 130 times more likely due to climate change. 2,877 excess deaths in heatwaves. 33 countries hit hottest July.

Hand In Your Phone

Macron tells French pupils phones are not good for them. Even at Elysee, phones handed in before meetings. High school phone ban takes effect. Social media under-15 ban struck down by top court.

Guilty

Duane Keffe D Davis found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur. First-degree murder with deadly weapon. 30-year cold case solved. Sentencing October 13. Life without parole possible.

Fleet Safety

Luxair assures Boeing fleet safety after Ryanair incident. No airworthiness concerns. Inspections done, no action needed. Up to 14 Boeing MAX aircraft by 2035.

Five Point One

Petrol prices rise in Luxembourg from September 1. 98-octane up 5.1 cents to 1.983 euros. 95-octane up 4.4 cents to 1.792 euros.

Explosives

Improvised explosives used in sabotage attack on German power lines near Jaenschwalde coal plant. Homemade rockets. No casualties. Latest in string of arson and sabotage attacks around Berlin.