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Partial Eclipse

Partial lunar eclipse visible across Europe on Friday morning Aug 28. Earth's shadow covers most of the moon from 4.34am to 6.13am. Next total eclipse: New Year's Eve 2028.

Newark

United Airlines confirms daily direct flights between Luxembourg and Newark from April 2, 2027. First US connection since 1999.

LU-Alert

PM Frieden defends LU-Alert response to Belgian fire smoke. First message informational, second via SMS. Formal warning would require fine-dust levels above threshold for 2-3 days.

Kyiv

PM Frieden travels to Kyiv on Ukraine's 35th Independence Day. Coalition of the Willing discusses further support. EU releases EUR6.1 billion more. UK approves Storm Shadow missile assembly in Ukraine.

Kayl

26-year-old man charged with involuntary manslaughter after hit-and-run in Kayl kills 16-year-old boy. DUI, failure to stop, failure to assist. Held in pre-trial detention.

In Kyiv

Luxembourg PM Luc Frieden travels to Kyiv for Coalition of the Willing meeting. Further support and sanctions discussed. British PM Burnham's first overseas trip.

Hyperthermia

75-year-old homeless man found dead in Gare in June likely died from extreme heat, prosecutors confirm after autopsy. Police patrol had passed by without intervening.

Harvest

Drought takes heavy toll on Luxembourg harvests. Maize yields down 60%, potatoes too small to sell, meat prices under pressure as farmers slaughter early.