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…
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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…
IOC clears path for Russia’s Olympic return at Los Angeles Games
The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) was suspended in October 2023 after it incorporated regional sports councils from Russian-occupied areas of eastern Ukraine.
MEP Sonneborn slams chat control push: ‘Suspends a fundamental right’
The new vote will take place under different rules, favouring approval because its might be able to pass with minority support.
Farage resigns as an MP to force a Clacton by-election
Reform UK leader said parliamentary standards inquiries were being used as a political tool, and accused the media of harassing his family.
European Parliament approves major upgrade to air passenger rights
The new rules maintain and reinforce passengers’ entitlement to compensation for delays and cancellations, with fixed amounts unchanged.
European Parliament opens EU-values review of AfD-led ESN party
Any decision to deregister a party would require the absence of objection from Parliament or the Council.
Amsterdam police chief: Enforcing order during Moroccan game would lead to ‘war’
"We realise that as soon as we intervene in Amsterdam-West, we may find ourselves dealing with disturbances all evening".
France World Cup win against Paraguay spirals into an international dispute
Emmanuel Macron weighed in on a dispute sparked by racist remarks from Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla directed at France captain Kylian Mbappé.
Seven out of 10 ‘unaccompanied foreign minors’ in Spain found to be 18 or older
The figures come from medical and documentary checks carried out on thousands of young migrants who arrived claiming to be minors.
UK sanctions Russians over nerve agents used to kill Navalny
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced the measures, targeting seven individuals and two scientific research institutes.
Italian publishers drop ‘anti-fascist’ pledge for Rome book fair after Meloni intervention
The Italian Publishers Association announced that it was withdrawing the measure after weeks of political controversy and objections from publishers.
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Trump and Infantino: A World Cup alliance
Folarin Balogun's reprieve, granted after a call from Donald Trump, returned him to the US side, but Belgium knocked them out of a tournament long shadowed by FIFA's…
Bucharest district mayor unveils park named after Donald Trump
Daniel Băluță said the "Donald Trump Romanian-American Friendship Park" would celebrate shared values between the two countries.
YouTube warns UK creators over plan to boost public broadcasters
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage described the proposals as "appalling state censorship".
Left-wing extremists hunt down conservative journalists at AfD party congress in Erfurt
Clashes between demonstrators and police erupted throughout the day, alongside repeated outbreaks of violence.
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German Greens want to appear more macho
The push comes as the party, traditionally strong among younger, urban and female voters, look to broaden their appeal amid declining support.
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Italian parliament to consider remigration bill after activists submit 150,000 signatures
The proposal, drafted by the Remigration and Reconquest Committee, exceeded the 50,000 signatures required under Artic.le 71 of the Italian Constitution
Vance says Britain ‘failed by its leadership for a long time’
US Vice President argued his criticism came "from a perspective of love and admiration", even when it was provocative.
Philip Morris denies using AI tool to influence EU tobacco policy
The company faces a formal complaint in the Netherlands from doctors and health groups over what they call a misleading campaign.
Rape gang ringleader’s release revives UK grooming scandal and deportation row
Shabir Ahmed was one of nine men convicted in the 2012 Rochdale trial; the others were jailed for a combined 174 years.
Turkish comedian arrested over jokes about Erdoğan
Deniz Göktaş faces investigations for “publicly insulting religious values” and insulting the president, offences under Turkish law that carry potential prison…