The Financial Times - National (24 hours ago)

Mandelson's ties to Epstein have damaged the prime minister, perhaps fatally

#europe #united-kingdom

The Financial Times - National (24 hours ago)

More wagers will draw even greater attention to a market already under regulatory scrutiny

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The Financial Times - National (24 hours ago)

Labour MPs weigh up options including Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner after a week of damaging scandal

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The Financial Times - National (24 hours ago)

Investors also signal concern at prospect of a more leftwing government

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The Financial Times - National (24 hours ago)

Veteran Labour politician is being investigated following revelations about his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

#europe #united-kingdom

Euronews - Europe (24 hours ago)

The US Ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose, has taken the unprecedented decision to immediately sever diplomatic contacts with the Speaker of the Polish Parliament, Wlodzimierz Czarzasty.

#europe

The Evening Standard - National (24 hours ago)

The Metropolitan Police are searching an address in the Wiltshire area and another in the Camden area.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

Property prices in January rose 0.7%, the fastest rate since November 2024 increase of 1.1%The average cost of a UK home passed £300,000 for the first time in January, as house prices increased at the fastest rate since November 2024.Data released by Halifax showed that house prices rose 0.7% month on month last month, the fastest rate since a...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

An ape was able to identify the location of imaginary objects in pretend scenarios, researchers findWhether it's playing at being doctors or hosting a toy's tea party, children are adept at engaging in make-believe – now researchers say bonobos can do it too.While there have been anecdotal reports of apes using imaginary objects, including...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

Researchers say blood sample strip, which can be used at home, can pick up virus that causes cervical cancerA pioneering test of period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be a convenient, non-invasive and accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers have said.A regular sanitary pad topped with a blood sample strip can pick up human...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

While labels list dozens of possible risks only four are supported by evidence, say researchers Almost all side-effects listed for statins are not caused by the drugs, according to the world's most comprehensive review of evidence.Other than the well-known risks around muscle pain and diabetes, only four of 66 other statin side-effects listed on...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

Ben Wegg-Prosser resigns from Global Counsel as emails show Epstein's help was sought in setting up the company Mandelson lobbying firm sought work with Russia and China state companies, Epstein emails showA former No 10 aide has quit as chief executive of the influential lobbying firm he co-founded with Peter Mandelson following revelations from...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

Labour Together hired company to look at Sunday Times and Guardian reporters after article about donations, documents suggestA thinktank previously run by a Labour minister and the prime minister's chief of staff paid a PR firm to investigate journalists who were looking into its funding, according to documents seen by the Guardian.Labour Together,...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

Officials, MPs and other insiders recall a need for clarity and Blair-era frisson before election – even if Sue Gray was waryA general election was on the horizon and Peter Mandelson was everywhere. "He didn't have a desk but he would dip in and out on big issues; he was always there for advice,” recalled a former Labour official of the party's...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

AA says long-awaited evaluations show schemes are a 'catastrophic waste of time, money and effort'Most of England's smart motorway schemes have proved poor or very poor value for money, according to assessments by the government agency that built them.Official evaluations from National Highways, some of which had been held back by the Department...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

UK's research funding body says best scientists are taking posts overseas due to lack of job stability at homeHundreds of early career researchers have warned the UK will lose a generation of scientists after the announcement of significant cuts to physics projects and research facilities.Scientists working in particle physics, astronomy and...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

We're closing this blog now, you can read more on this story hereNearly 60,000 unauthorised migrants and convicted criminals have been removed or deported from the UK since Labour took office, the Home Office has said.The announcement came amid claims that the government was promoting "harmful stereotypes” by equating migration with criminality....

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

Jon Ruben, 76, who laced sweets with drugs, used 'cloak of Christianity' to abuse children in LeicestershireA Christian camp leader who sexually abused young boys after lacing sweets with tranquillisers has been jailed for 23 years and 10 months.Jon Ruben, 76, a retired vet and church youth volunteer, used the "cloak of Christianity” to carry out...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (24 hours ago)

Former prime minister says revelations about Epstein's influence on UK politics caused him revulsionBrown: We owe it to victims and British democracy to demand changeGordon Brown has said he deeply regrets bringing Peter Mandelson into his government, and that revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's influence on UK politics had caused him...

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The Metropolitan Police are searching an address in the Wiltshire area and another in the Camden area.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Neo Duodu-Watson, 18, fatally shot 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell outside a block of flats in Stockwell on March 4 last year

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

A post featured the video alongside the US president's false claims that the 2020 election was stolen

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Following a fatal attack on a railway employee, a debate has erupted in Germany about how such incidents can be prevented.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Europe (A day ago)

During a three-day visit to the Gulf region along with a business delegation, Chancellor Friedrich Merz tried to portray Germany as a reliable business partner. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (A day ago)

As the US needles EU and NATO allies with threats of taking Greenland from Denmark, Canada and France are opening new consulates on the Arctic island. Ottawa and Paris both say they want to boost Arctic security.

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The Metropolitan Police are searching an address in the Wiltshire area and another in Camden

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Jon Ruben's wife called him a 'sadistic, monstrous paedophile'.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Officers searched a property in Camden, north London and another in Wiltshire

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Home Office minister Mike Tapp was asked about local reports that migrants were 'checking out' of Crowborough and coming back to London

#europe #united-kingdom

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

Now chairman of the ultra-fast fashion brand, Tang asked to meet Epstein twice.

#politics #eu

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

The British leader is moving fast to calm his Labour colleagues as the Mandelson scandal threatens to engulf his premiership.

#politics #eu

Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

The French consulate opened this Friday in the capital, Nuuk, amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Teachers in the eastern European nation of nearly 19 million have threatened to go on strike if the government implements the measures.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

The German army is coming under increasing scrutiny from Iranian intelligence services, with security officials and lawmakers warning of espionage, cyber attacks and a heightened threat environment.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon's first permanent theme park.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

#europe

The Financial Times - National (A day ago)

Growing anger among millions of graduates who face decades of debt is causing unease in Westminster

#europe #united-kingdom

The Financial Times - National (A day ago)

Revelations of Mandelson's cabinet leaks spotlight the symbiotic relationship between government and bankers

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The former athlete said she 'carefully managed and adjusted' her eating to maintain her race weight of 45 kilograms.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Vikas Nath, 63, laced the woman's spicy margarita with gamma-butyrolactone.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Neo Duodu-Watson, 18, shot 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell in the chest and back outside a block of flats in Paradise Road in Stockwell, south London.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Mondula was born in 1971 and first arrived at Blair Drummond Safari Park in 1998.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Oliver White took his life one day after £1.1 million worth of watches were stolen from the brokers in which he worked

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Dihan Rahman, 19, pleaded guilty after police found bomb-making videos on his digital devices

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The Metropolitan Police are searching two addresses, one in the Wiltshire area, and another in the Camden area.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Jon Ruben's wife called him a 'sadistic, monstrous paedophile'.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Suffolk strangler Steve Wright has been jailed after finally admitting he murdered the schoolgirl in 1999.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

A court was told the body of Brian Low had around 30 injuries from shotgun pellets.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The biggest allocation of £18.3m is going to the Department of Health.

#europe #united-kingdom

Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Hospitals in Germany's capital are reporting an increasing number of suspicious incidents, including cyberattacks, drone flights and arson. Experts warn that healthcare facilities are easy targets.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

During a three-day visit to the Gulf region along with a business delegation, Chancellor Friedrich Merz tried to portray Germany as a reliable business partner. DW has more.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Europe (A day ago)

European Union regulators released preliminary findings that TikTok's constant flow of content puts users' brains into "autopilot mode." The social network has strongly rejected the accusations.

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Politico - Europe (A day ago)

Belgian, Italian and German leaders convene broader group to push deregulation, the single market and trade deals.

#politics #eu

Deutsche Welle - Europe (A day ago)

The number of German goods sent to the US nosedived in 2025 due to tariffs, even as overall exports surprisingly rose, buoyed by orders from within Europe.

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Politico - Europe (A day ago)

Commission launches broad 20th package, aiming for deal to implement them before Russia's war on Ukraine enters its fifth year.

#politics #eu

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

Fidias stirred controversy last May when he attended Russia's "Victory Day” celebrations.

#politics #eu

Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

In a Dakar fishing village, a surf academy run by Black Girls Surf swaps waves for school, helping 20 girls return to education.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Iran and the US held indirect Oman talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, agreeing to continue negotiations despite ongoing tensions.

#europe

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The Suffolk strangler kidnapped and murdered the schoolgirl in a village on the outskirts of Felixstowe.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The missed opportunities that led to a 26-year wait for Suffolk strangler Steve Wright to be sentenced for killing Victoria Hall

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Passengers could face major disruption in March if walkout is authorised

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Information about the nature of the disgraced peer's relationship with the paedophile was in the public domain ahead of his appointment.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Vikas Nath claimed he spiked the drink to 'relax' the woman rather than as part of a plan to have sex with her

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Vikas Nath, 63, laced the woman's spicy margarita with gamma-butyrolactone.

#europe #united-kingdom

France24 - Europe (A day ago)

Shared economic and security interests still bind Europe and the United States, even as trust has eroded, insults have flown and rhetoric has hardened in the transatlantic relationship, Brando Benifei, the chair of the delegation for relations with the United States at the European Parliament, tells FRANCE 24 in Talking Europe.

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France24 - Europe (A day ago)

Estonia's Narva has become a tense microcosm of the NATO-Russia standoff. Since 2022, Estonia has fortified the border with anti-tank obstacles and moved to sever ties with Moscow. In this 95% Russian-speaking town, the government has mandated Estonian in schools and recently banned Russian citizens from local voting. Amid Russian provocations like...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

Another Labour MP says Morgan McSweeney should go as Harriet Harman says PM left looking 'weak, naive and gullible'UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is facing renewed calls to sack his most senior adviser as Downing Street braces itself for another round of leadership speculation when the files relating to Peter Mandelson's...

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Italian national Nicola Cristiano, 45, attacked the woman after moving seats to be next to her on a Naples-Edinburgh flight last May.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Three famous faces from Ireland join the US singer in her latest music video.

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Documents reveal the dentist from Belarus could stand to inherit millions, though much of the Epstein estate has already been depleted

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

An associate of Prince Andrew's encouraged the late paedophile financier to buy Dukes London in St James's Place

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Some Labour MPs blame Morgan McSweeney for the peer's appointment as US ambassador despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

David Campbell denies killing Brian Low on a track near Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, in February 2024.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Jon Ruben drugged wife Susan so she did not wake up when he carried out his attacks.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The Suffolk strangler kidnapped and murdered the schoolgirl in a village on the outskirts of Felixstowe.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The failure of overhead line equipment is affecting Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway routes today

#europe #united-kingdom

Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The future of women's football in Germany remains in limbo, with the country's top league and its association (DFB) wrestling for control. Germany's top clubs are refusing to work with the DFB, at least for now.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The number of German goods sent to the US nosedived in 2025 due to tariffs, even as overall exports surprisingly rose, buoyed by orders from within Europe.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Europe (A day ago)

Russian officials said the deputy chief of military intelligence, Vladimir Alekseyev, was targeted by "an unidentified individual."

#europe

Deutsche Welle - Europe (A day ago)

The EU has banned the import of all Russian gas by the end of 2027. Hungary is taking the matter to the European Court of Justice — and some legal experts think it might have a case.

#europe

The Financial Times - National (A day ago)

Could revelations about Peter Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein bring down Keir Starmer?

#europe #united-kingdom

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

"They are like blind kittens," a Ukrainian General Staff commander tells POLITICO.

#politics #eu

Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Spain searches for a missing woman swept away in a Malaga river as Storm Leonardo batters Andalusia, forcing evacuations and road closures.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

As the world gathers in the Italian Alps for sport's greatest winter celebration, we are once again challenged - not only to respect the Olympic Truce - but what kind of civilisation we choose to uphold, George Papandreou writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

The dream of rapid social advancement is seductive — and can also be devastating. Euronews takes a closer look at the mechanisms behind radicalisation tactics used by extremists in Germany today.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

As their debts rise, graduates reveal how loans are reshaping careers, finances and faith in the systemStudent loans: why is Martin Lewis clashing with Rachel Reeves?Growing anger over the plight of millions of graduates saddled with ballooning student loan debts is threatening to develop into a fresh crisis for the government, with Martin Lewis...

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The files, which mention several high-profile figures, document alleged plane trips, island visits and sexual favours

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate baby formula in new warning after more than 30 children exhibit symptoms of toxin poisoning linked to recent recalls

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Jon Ruben drugged wife Susan so she did not wake up when he carried out his attacks.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The rapper and keen sports fan is an honorary coach for Team USA.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Shabana Mahmood's threats to impose visa penalties form part of her drive to speed up removals of people with no right to be in the UK

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Three men aged between 27 and 31 have been charged following the dramatic incident

#europe #united-kingdom

Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Kazakh president's visit to Islamabad brings major transport, trade and cultural deals as Kazakhstan and Pakistan plan new corridors via the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

At the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity held in Abu Dhabi, world Leaders highlighted dialogue, compromise and practical peace.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

At least 31 people were killed and 169 wounded in a bombing at a Shiite mosque near Islamabad, as Pakistan faces a surge in extremist violence.

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France24 - Europe (A day ago)

The European Commission on Friday announced that preliminary conclusions of a two-year investigation found that TikTok was in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act due to its "addictive design". TikTok has said the probe's findings were "categorically false".

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France24 - Europe (A day ago)

Europe has experienced numerous crises since Donald Trump returned to the White House: on trade and tariffs; on Ukraine; and perhaps the most surreal one – on Greenland. The latter was unprecedented: NATO's leading member, the US, openly expressing its territorial designs on another NATO member, Denmark. With each emergency, the same calls...

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France24 - Europe (A day ago)

Ukraine said on Thursday that Starlink internet terminals used by Russian forces on the battlefield have been deactivated, disrupting Moscow's military operations in several areas. The move comes after discussions between Ukrainian officials and Elon Musk. Russia had relied on thousands of Starlink units for mobile, hard-to-disrupt communications,...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

Macmillan announces new instalment of popular Julia Donaldson tale featuring illustrations by Axel SchefflerThe Gruffalo family is to expand after the publisher of the popular children's stories announced a long-awaited third book about the beloved monster.The new tale, Gruffalo Granny, will be published on 10 September, Macmillan announced....

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Jon Ruben is due to be sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Rise from 3,560 to 19,310 blamed on 28-day move-on period and faster asylum processing leaving people unable to secure housing

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Wright has admitted the kidnap and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall near Felixstowe.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The Candle In The Wind singer is one of a group of famous names bringing legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited at the High Court

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Are ski jumpers going to extreme lengths to bag gold?

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Italian national Nicola Cristiano, 45, attacked the woman after moving seats to be next to her on a Naples-Edinburgh flight last May.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Financial Times - National (A day ago)

Residents of properties with Beijing-owned freehold set out legal arguments

#europe #united-kingdom

France24 - Europe (A day ago)

President Vladimir Putin is ready for a call from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for "serious” discussions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday, while describing the French leader's statements on a possible resumption of dialogue with Moscow as "pathetic diplomacy”. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events...

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Politico - Europe (A day ago)

The Epstein scandal threatens to destroy the careers of British PM Keir Starmer and his chief of staff, and their mission to restore trust in the Labour Party. 

#politics #eu

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

The Hungarian prime minister is lagging behind former ally Péter Magyar in election polls ahead of the April vote.

#politics #eu

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

Thorbjørn Jagland was in touch with Epstein while he was chair of the Nobel Prize committee and head of the Council of Europe.

#politics #eu

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

Nuuk residents say they just want a normal life back after Trump's threats. "It's not good for us, and it's not good for our land. It could be some bad things,” said Mayor Avaaraq Olsen. "Like Ukraine.”

#politics #eu

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

Keir Starmer faces mounting fury from within his own ranks over the way he has handled scandal over former ambassador's links to Jeffrey Epstein.

#politics #eu

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

A volatile White House shouldn't change the EU climate policy, 24 congress members told the Commission President.

#politics #eu

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

TikTok told to change features such as infinite scroll or face big fines.

#politics #eu

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

The survey from respected pollster Odaxa is yet another data point showing how increasingly difficult it is becoming for Le Pen to mount a bid for the French presidency.

#politics #eu

The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

From a Victorian conversion in London to a flat in a Southport townhouse with beaches on the doorstep Continue reading...

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Sir Keir Starmer's grip on power looks increasingly shaky after the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson led to questions on his judgment.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Lieutenant ​General Vladimir ‍Alexeyev in internsive care after shooting in residential building in the Russian capital

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The Candle In The Wind singer is one of a group of household names bringing legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited at the High Court.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Wright has admitted the kidnap and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall near Felixstowe.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Torben Stig Hersborg, 64, secretly took pictures and videos of 2,000 women in London

#europe #united-kingdom

Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

#europe

Politico - Europe (A day ago)

Zbigniew Ziobro, who is under investigation over the alleged misuse of public funds and other charges, was granted political asylum in Hungary in January.

#politics #eu

Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

As the relay reached its final city stop, the Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan's Piazza Duomo, where ballerina Nicoletta Manni lit the cauldron, drawing huge crowds and celebrations.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

The talks are the first diplomatic encounter between the United States and Iran since Washington joined Israel's conflict against the Islamic republic in June with strikes on nuclear sites.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Vladimir Alekseyev has been under the EU sanctions for orchestrating the novichok poisoning attack in Salisbury in 2018 that targeted Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

A tearful horse toy is taking China by storm ahead of Lunar New Year. From error to Douyin fame, discover why everyone wants one.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

The US Southern Command confirmed a new lethal attack in international waters near Colombia, as part of its Operation Southern Lance against South American drug traffickers.

#europe

Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Portugal was hit by two devastating storms just one week apart. Roads were blocked by flooded rivers and fallen trees snapped power lines. People are being evacuated from their homes in motor boats.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Thousands of cubic metres of trash hit Bosnia's Drina River every winter. Locals warn tourism and health are at risk

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each after talks in Abu Dhabi, the first exchange in five months, with families finally welcoming loved ones home.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Boat evacuations in Alcácer do Sal followed the Sado River overflow, leaving one person dead during Portugal's seventh storm this year. Another system, Storm Marta, is due on Saturday with winds up to 120 km/h and waves reaching 13 metres.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

Analysis of nearly 500 tinned and chilled products finds 23% exceed government's voluntary salt targetNearly a quarter of all soup bought in supermarkets contains too much salt, with one brand containing more salt than two McDonald's cheeseburgers, according to research.Soup has long had a reputation for being a healthy choice for lunch. The...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

Large majorities in six nations express antipathy to Trump's US and support European self-assertionWestern Europeans prize Europe's autonomy and values over transatlantic ties and will not give them up to placate Donald Trump, according to a poll suggesting opinions of the US have plunged to their lowest since YouGov began tracking them a decade...

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France24 - Europe (A day ago)

Long confined to tourist clichés, Swiss yodelling is moving on from being a folkloric curiosity. This ancient Alpine vocal technique, which alternates between "chest voice" and "head voice", was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in December 2025. Today, yodelling is sung in a multitude of contexts and crosses the boundaries...

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Some Labour MPs blame Morgan McSweeney for the peer's appointment as US ambassador despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Monica Lennon said just mentioning Peter Mandelson's name 'makes my skin crawl'.

#europe #united-kingdom

Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his conservatives have seen a dip in the polls. This follows weeks of debates over the latest controversial proposals to restructure the welfare state.

#europe #germany

Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

The US and Russia have agreed to resume military communications hotlines following talks in Abu Dhabi. The move comes as Washington continues to intensify diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, nearing its fourth anniversary.

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Euronews - Europe (A day ago)

Greek and French authorities probe alleged Chinese espionage targeting NATO tech, satellite data and military secrets, raising fears of wider spy networks.

#europe

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Convicted child-killer Letby is being closely monitored by staff, reports reveal

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Former Labour Deputy Leader Baroness Harman piles pressure on the Prime Minister as he battles for survival

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

The broadcaster calls for tougher action on violence against women after the unprovoked attack

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Sir Richard Branson denies reports ex-Duchess of York is lying low on his Caribbean island

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Some parts of the UK have seen rain falling every do so far this year - and there's little sign of a respite

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

TfL says 120 people work full-time cleaning graffiti off train carriages

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The Financial Times - National (A day ago)

State department grants to spread 'American values' are part of Washington's 250th anniversary celebrations

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The Financial Times - National (A day ago)

Current challengers to the PM fail to convince Labour rank-and-file, lifting profile of lesser-known alternative

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

While the US president's many mentions in the Esptein files seem to have no consequences, in the UK Starmer could be the first world leader to fallAll around Europe, the political and business elite are facing an inquest on what blinded so many to think it was permissible to consort with a known child sex offender. As the 3m emails and 1,800 photos...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

Shabana Mahmood insists deportations will rise, as Labour government is accused of promoting 'harmful stereotypes' of migrantsNearly 60,000 unauthorised migrants and convicted criminals have been removed or deported from the UK since Labour took office, the Home Office has said.The announcement came amid claims that the government was promoting...

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France24 - Europe (A day ago)

Russian military intelligence official Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev is in hospital after being shot multiple times in Moscow on Friday. The shooting follows a slew of apparent assassination attempts on Russian military figures in the wake of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine – some of which Kyiv has claimed responsibility for.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The airport which serves Germany's capital and the surrounding Brandenburg state is cancelling flights as of Friday morning due to black ice and freezing rain.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (A day ago)

The airport which serves Germany's capital and the surrounding Brandenburg state is cancelling flights as of Friday morning due to black ice and freezing rain.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (A day ago)

The diplomatic row comes after Sejm speaker Czarzasty said Donald Trump didn't "deserve" the Nobel Peace Prize. Poland is one of the US' closest allies in Europe and lies on NATO's eastern flank.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

Amid warnings McSweeney's survival would leave his position 'untenable', PM apologises to Epstein's victims for appointing Mandelson as US ambassadorDowning Street has defied calls to remove Keir Starmer's most senior aide, insisting Morgan McSweeney retains the prime minister's confidence, as frustration grows over a wait for documents on Peter...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (A day ago)

US president says deal, which he previously described as act of 'great stupidity', was 'best' PM could makeDonald Trump has watered down his criticism of the UK's plan to hand the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius, saying the deal was the "best” Keir Starmer could make.The US president had described ceding sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean...

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Khaleed Oladipo, 20, died in hospital after an attack close to the campus of De Montfort University on Tuesday

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Serial killer to be sentenced for his sixth murder - the first killing he has admitted

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Shares in the company slid in value after it became the latest tech giant to commit to vast spending.

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Investigators gave extortion suspects 'words of advice' instead of seizing their phones after Scott Gough, 56, died

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