Aberdeen University distances itself of employee who celebrated murder of Ann Widdecombe
Heather Herbert, a web developer at the university, a transgender activist and a former Labour candidate.
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Investigators examine fallen cable as Andalusian president cites climate change in deadly Almería fire
Most died while trying to flee by car, in a blaze that tore through a rural community of British and Belgian residents and became the deadliest in the Spanish region's…
Swedish MEP files police complaint against colleague over ‘racist hate speech’ after deportation chants
Danish MEP Kristoffer Storm, of the Denmark Democrats and the ECR group, said online that she "should go home".
Church of England defends £100 million slavery reparations as ‘moral imperative’
Church of England defends £100 million slavery reparations as 'moral imperative'
UK expands online safety rules as watchdog orders Big Tech crackdown on scam adverts
Firms that fail to comply could face fines of up to £18 million (€21.1 million) or 10 per cent of their global annual revenue.
Massive left-leaning bias found with AI models
Only models from xAI’s Grok family sat near the political center. None leaned to the Conservative side.
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Tensions with Ukraine rise as Poland commemorates Volhynia anniversary
July 11, 1943 is known in Poland as "Bloody Sunday", the day which marked the height of the Volhynia massacre.
Italian prosecutors stop naming suspects’ nationality in official statements
The measure is not a nationwide rule and does not prevent journalists from independently reporting a suspect’s nationality.
Sacked Foreign Office chief sues Starmer over Mandelson vetting row
Olly Robbins has requested a judicial review of the decision. He is being represented by the FDA union, which speaks for senior civil servants.
Rajoy reignites French immigration debate with ‘without Frenchmen’ remark
Former Spanish prime minister made the remark in a football column for the Spanish newspaper 'El Debate'.
Zelensky moves to replace Ukraine’s prime minister in government reshuffle
Under Ukrainian law, the prime minister's departure triggers the resignation of the entire government and must be approved by parliament.
Seville halts mosque building permit after Vox legal challenge
The scheme, promoted by the Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla, includes a prayer hall, ablution rooms, a courtyard and a 30-metre minaret alongside social and cultural…
Brother of Nice truck terrorist arrested near the Promenade des Anglais
Local residents had repeatedly complained about his behavior, describing him as aggressive and intimidating.
Brussels cuts Airbnb rentals by nearly a quarter, but professional hosts still rule
Around 1,500 homes and rooms have been unlisted from Airbnb since June 2025, reducing the number of listings from 6,171 to 4,750.
Labour MPs press Burnham to dilute migration reforms
Almost 80 Labour MPs wrote a letter to Andy Burnham, the party's presumptive next leader and prime minister-in-waiting, warning that he risked "losing progressive…
Passengers pull man back inside after Ryanair window detaches in mid-air
The injured man, a tourist from Serbia aged 61, was taken to hospital in Thessaloniki with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.
Morocco fans riot in London and Dutch cities after World Cup defeat by France
Four people were arrested and officers in riot gear were sent in to clear the street, which reopened at about 1am.
Dutch minister forced to cancel surprise visit to asylum center because it’s too unsafe
Previous visits by ministers and officials have sometimes been met with protests or required heightened security.
Orbán’s Fidesz rallies at presidential palace against plan to remove Sulyok
Sulyok, elected in 2024 by a Fidesz-dominated parliament, has refused to resign and has referred the proposal to the Council of Europe's Venice Commission.
Brussels proposes asset freezes and travel bans for migrant smugglers
The European Commission and the EU's foreign policy chief presented the plan on July 9, 2026. It now needs the unanimous backing of all 27 member states.
Deadly wildfire sweeps southern Spain as Andalusia declares emergency
At least 12 people have died, some of them found inside their vehicles, as Andalusia's regional government raises the alert to emergency phase and evacuates four…
EU Consultation on tobacco products directive draws overwhelming opposition
According to an analysis published today by Path to Smoke-Free and We Are Innovation, more than 82,000 submissions were received from 138 countries.
European Parliament approves ‘mini-chat control’
A motion to reject the extension failed to achieve the absolute majority needed in the second-reading procedure.
Taxpayer-funded reception to mark French assisted dying law sparks outcry
Public money is being used to celebrate one of the most ethically divisive pieces of legislation in recent French history.
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Polish journalists protest purge of public media in Hungary comparing it to Tusk’s actions
In their statement they recall events that took place in Poland in December 2023, days after the present centre-left government led by Tusk took power.
Irish police hunt asylum seeker over killing of US migration activist
Carney, a mother of one who worked locally in healthcare support, had roots in Kerry through her grandparents.
Estonia orders Moscow-linked Orthodox church to sever ties with Patriarch Kirill
Tallinn has given the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church until late December to appoint a new metropolitan and break from the Moscow Patriarchate or face dissolution…
Pakistanis on skilled worker visas bring six times as many dependants to Britain
India remains the top nationality for main applicants, also bringing in a huge number of dependents. 2,395 Indians brought in 10,504 dependents.
Burkini ban ruled ‘discriminatory’ by Austrian court
The Salzburg Regional Administrative Court determined that the ban was not justified by legitimate hygiene or safety reasons.
New Hungarian government halts state television news broadcasts
The sudden removal of M1 and Kossuth from the air, framed by Budapest as ending Orbán-era propaganda, echoes Donald Tusk's rapid overhaul of Poland's state media…