The Evening Standard - National (19 minutes ago)

Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah Hunt and their mother Carol Hunt were killed by Kyle Clifford – Louise's ex-partner – last year in Hertfordshire.

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The Evening Standard - National (19 minutes ago)

A smart sensor, developed in Donegal, is being used to detect faults in rural water supplies in Uganda.

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The Evening Standard - National (19 minutes ago)

Met Office warning for between midnight and noon on Friday, January 2

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The Evening Standard - National (19 minutes ago)

Dame Sarah Mullally will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

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The Evening Standard - National (19 minutes ago)

In London, tens of thousands will flock to the banks of the Thames to watch the mayor's annual fireworks display

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The Evening Standard - National (19 minutes ago)

The yellow weather warning is in place between midnight and noon on Friday.

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The Evening Standard - National (19 minutes ago)

A driver has died after two trains collided near Machu Picchu

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The Financial Times - National (20 minutes ago)

Reiterating the liberal ideals behind the revolution may be tricky when they are out of favour in the White House

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The Financial Times - National (20 minutes ago)

Travel chaos caused by cabling fault and breakdowns left thousands of passengers stranded

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Euronews - Europe (26 minutes ago)

People crowded Sydney Harbour for New Year's Eve, with some lining up from Tuesday to get the best views.

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Euronews - Europe (26 minutes ago)

The year is coming to an end, and many people in Germany traditionally celebrate with fireworks. What looks like harmless fun at first glance has serious consequences for wild animals and pets. German influencer Malte Zierden explained why he is in favour of a ban on fireworks.

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Euronews - Europe (26 minutes ago)

The Africa Cup of Nations group stage moved closer to its conclusion as Groups C and D wrapped up decisive final matches, with qualification places and knockout pairings taking shape across Morocco.

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Euronews - Europe (26 minutes ago)

Japan's Kazuyoshi "King Kazu" Miura, who turns 59 in February, joined third-division Fukushima United on loan from Yokohama FC.

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Euronews - Europe (26 minutes ago)

Six people, including three children, were injured in Russian strikes on Odesa, officials said.

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Euronews - Europe (26 minutes ago)

The operation by the US Coast Guard to seize the sanctioned tanker Bella 1 became more complicated after the crew painted a Russian flag, claiming Moscow's protection, during a 10-day Atlantic pursuit. The vessel linked to the Iranian oil trade is reportedly now empty.

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Euronews - Europe (26 minutes ago)

Russian strikes on Ukraine's southern region of Odesa injured six people, including children, while multiple regions reported casualties. Ukrainian forces intercepted 101 of 127 drones.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (28 minutes ago)

Fire chief says summer, the UK's hottest on record, was 'one of the most challenging for wildfires that we've ever faced'Ten English fire services tackled a record number of grassland, woodland and crop fires during what was the UK's hottest spring and summer on record, figures show.In total nearly 27,000 wildfires were dealt with by fire services...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (28 minutes ago)

Retailers say appetite for alcoholic drinks that are about half the strength of the traditional versions is soaringChristmas and New Year's Eve celebrations often used to result in a hangover the next day, but with moderation now the order of the day the new drinks industry buzzword is "coasting”.This involves choosing a white wine, lager or even...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (28 minutes ago)

Rent rises likely to slow after rapid increases in recent years, lenders and estate agents forecastFirst-time buyers are expected to drive the UK housing market in 2026, with further interest rate cuts likely to improve stretched affordability.The for-sale market should accelerate moderately, with prices rising by 2% to 4%, while rent rises are...

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France24 - Europe (29 minutes ago)

Russia's defence ministry released a video Wednesday of a downed drone that it says Ukraine launched at President Vladimir Putin's residence in north-west Russia this week. Kyiv has denounced Moscow's claims as a "lie”. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

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Politico - Europe (30 minutes ago)

PARIS — Pour obtenir la citoyenneté française, l'acteur américain George Clooney et sa famille ont pu compter sur l'appui de l’exécutif. Selon une lettre du ministre des Affaires étrangères, Jean-Noël Barrot, consultée par POLITICO, le gouvernement français lui a en effet accordé la nationalité française par le biais...

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Politico - Europe (30 minutes ago)

France's foreign affairs minister underlined Clooney's philanthropy and economic impact on France as motivation for the decision.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (An hour ago)

Engineers still struggling to restore full rail service on Tuesday evening as car passengers face seven-hour delaysA power outage in the Channel tunnel has disrupted thousands of journeys ahead of the new year celebrations, with all passenger and vehicle trains suspended for several hours while engineers raced to repair the fault.As Eurostar foot...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (An hour ago)

Bereaved relatives say delays over risks at village churchyards are causing distress and call for council actionFamilies of people buried in graves vulnerable to coastal erosion say indecision over how to tackle the problem is causing them avoidable anguish about the final resting places of their loved ones.North Norfolk district council (NNDC) has...

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France24 - Europe (An hour ago)

The Channel Tunnel operator said traffic should return to normal overnight on Tuesday after Eurostar was forced to suspend trains between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels due to a power supply issue. Some journeys were able to resume in the late afternoon, but many passengers were left stranded in stations, scrambling for alternative modes of...

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France24 - Europe (An hour ago)

The US has offered Ukraine "solid" security guarantees for the next 15 years with the possibility of an extension, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday after talks with the US president at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Kyiv is seeking guarantees for a longer time period.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (An hour ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched on war in Ukraine, increased defense spending, changing ties to the US, technological upheaval, industrial stagnation, sluggish reforms, migration and more in his New Year's address.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (An hour ago)

Russia said its air defenses shot down drones over the Moscow region, parts of western Russia and the occupied Crimean Peninsula. Meanwhile, a power outage hit a town outside the capital, Moscow. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (An hour ago)

The operator of the train service connecting Britain with continental Europe has warned that delays may persist as travelers head out in the run-up to the New Year.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

Camilla was in conversation with John Hunt and his daughter Amy, whose family were murdered at their home last year.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah Hunt and their mother Carol Hunt were killed by Kyle Clifford – Louise's ex-partner – last year in Hertfordshire.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

'When I was a teenager, I was attacked on a train… I remember at the time being so angry,' recalls the Royal

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

Eurostar says it plans to run all services on New Year's Eve - but warns delays and last-minute cancellations are possible

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

The yellow weather warning is in place between midnight and noon on Friday.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

The actor was famous for his profane catchphrase in the acclaimed series.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Merseyside Police said a man had been detained under the Mental Health Act.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Camilla was in conversation with John Hunt and his daughter Amy, whose family were murdered at their home last year.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah Hunt and their mother Carol Hunt were killed by Kyle Clifford – Louise's ex-partner – last year in Hertfordshire.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

One member of the Primrose Hill Keepers said she had left the area because the hoarding is 'too grotesque'

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The Financial Times - National (2 hours ago)

Time may be up for the assumption in UK politics that incumbent governments get re-elected

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France24 - Europe (3 hours ago)

Moscow's claims that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residences are "not backed by any solid proof", a French presidential source said on Tuesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky added that Ukraine's allies could use technology to verify that Moscow's claims were false. Follow our liveblog to see...

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

Foreign tourists among injured after two trains collide near Machu Picchu

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

As London prepares for its New Year's Eve celebrations, the latest weather forecast looks promising

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

Ministers announced a licensing system to legally return beavers to the wild in England this year, with the first pair released in Dorset in March.

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

The key is a crystal in the shape of a rhombic dodecahedron.

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

The 0.2% increase to Ofgem's energy price cap comes as a swathe of cold health alerts are issued for large areas of the UK.

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Euronews - Europe (3 hours ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 31st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (4 hours ago)

Syal becomes a dame, Last of the Summer Wine writer Roy Clarke gets knighthood and Paul Elliott awarded MBEThe creator of some of British television's most beloved sitcoms, a Match of the Day presenter and a Chuckle Brother are among the figures from the arts and media to be recognised in the new year honours list.Roy Clarke, who created some of...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (4 hours ago)

Strictly and Traitors presenter and 'true national treasure' will front The Claudia Winkleman Show from springShe has ruled the Traitors castle and waltzed out of the ballroom on Strictly Come Dancing. Now Claudia Winkleman is taking up residence in one of television's most traditional settings – on the chatshow sofa.The BBC has confirmed that...

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

The measures, which build on those set out in the Government's immigration white paper, are set to make it more difficult for some migrants to come to Britain

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

A Supreme Court ruled that the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the 2010 Equality Act 'refer to a biological woman and biological sex'.

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

Here's our round-up of the most remarkable images that defined the past 25 years

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

Thousands of passengers faced hours of delays on Tuesday when an overhead power supply problem and a failed LeShuttle train blocked all routes.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (6 hours ago)

Mary-Ann Stephenson says she must build relationship with LGBTQ+ sector amid debate over single-sex spacesThe new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has asked campaigners who raised doubts about her appointment to "judge me on what I do”.In one of her first media interviews since her appointment at the start of December, Dr...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (6 hours ago)

Government sources say social media posts by British-Egyptian activist do not meet legal bar for such sanction The Home Office will not strip the British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah of his citizenship because his "abhorrent” past social media posts do not meet the legal bar for such a sanction, government sources have said.Abd el-Fattah,...

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The Financial Times - National (6 hours ago)

The legendary broadcaster turns his attention to the city he has called home for more than 70 years

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The Financial Times - National (6 hours ago)

I am the executor and have discovered my sibling did not declare a gift from our mother

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The Financial Times - National (6 hours ago)

Allies concede the prime minister and chancellor have made mistakes yet the level of disdain towards them is still striking

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The Financial Times - National (6 hours ago)

For all their faults, house price predictions are not as useless as you might expect

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The Financial Times - National (6 hours ago)

Displays have surged in popularity but high costs, reliability issues and strict rules threaten to restrict growth

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

Tom Shearman attempted to rescue his wife and children but was beaten back by the severity of the fire that destroyed his home near Stroud.

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Politico - Europe (7 hours ago)

Der Berlin Playbook Podcast verabschiedet das Jahr 2025 mit einer Feedback-Folge. Gordon blickt zurück auf ein intensives politisches Jahr und nach vorn auf das, was 2026 bringt. Grundlage sind eure Hörer-Kommentare und Emails: Lob, Kritik, Anregungen und Fragen zum Podcast, zu Formaten, Interviews und thematischen Schwerpunkten. Im Mittelpunkt...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (7 hours ago)

Young adults and teenagers prevalent in 'skyrocketing' admissions linked to class B drug, say doctors in northern EnglandExperts have warned that urology departments across the UK could be close to breaking point as ketamine-related hospital admissions have "skyrocketed” in the past few years.Ketamine, a class B dissociative drug used for pain...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (7 hours ago)

RNLI tells people to consider their health, cold water effects and weather conditions after disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas DayPeople planning on welcoming the new year by braving the British weather for a swim in the sea have been warned of the dangers after the disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day.The Royal National Lifeboat...

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The Evening Standard - National (8 hours ago)

Scotland's capital will welcome tens of thousands of people to celebrate the new year.

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

Sixteen-year-olds have been promised the vote by the next election. POLITICO's focus group asks young people what they actually want.

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

As talks between the U.S. and Ukraine on ending hostilities advance, Moscow continues to prosecute its war.

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

Both the pharma and food sectors came out on top.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (10 hours ago)

Clothing chain acquired by China-based backers out of 2019 insolvency applies to appoint administratorsBusiness live – latest updatesThe upmarket fashion brand LK Bennett appears to be heading for collapse for the second time in six years.On Tuesday the company filed an application with the high court to appoint an administrator to the business,...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (10 hours ago)

Aaron Anderson, a 'cheeky chappie' with 'amazing work ethic', died after incident involving John Deere Gator The family of a 14-year-old boy who died after a collision on a farm in which an off-road utility vehicle overturned has paid tribute to him.Police said Aaron Anderson sustained life-threatening injuries after a John Deere Gator was in a...

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The Evening Standard - National (11 hours ago)

Davy Zyw hopes to take part in the Milan-Cortina Games in 2026.

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The Evening Standard - National (11 hours ago)

Fire chiefs said staff showed 'exceptional bravery and professionalism in challenging conditions'.

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The Evening Standard - National (11 hours ago)

Health officials have warned of a 'tidal wave' of winter illnesses in English hospitals.

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The Evening Standard - National (11 hours ago)

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

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The Evening Standard - National (11 hours ago)

Meteorologist Simon Partridge said it will be 'cold regardless of where you are' as 2026 begins.

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The Evening Standard - National (12 hours ago)

Schlossberg was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in May 2024

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The Evening Standard - National (12 hours ago)

Lineker is appearing on Green Party leader Zack Polanski's podcast on New Year's Eve where he said he would 'never' go into politics himself.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (13 hours ago)

Investigators have been piecing together how burglars drilled into a secure area from outside and ransacked thousands of safe-deposit boxes. Police say the evidence points to a highly organized operation.

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Euronews - Europe (13 hours ago)

The inaugural World Sports Summit in the UAE featured Usyk, Pacquiao, Infantino, and other top stars and decision-makers discussing athlete pressures alongside the sport's economic and social future.

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Euronews - Europe (13 hours ago)

Environmental journalist and John F. Kennedy's granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg has died at the age of 35 after battling acute myeloid leukemia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (14 hours ago)

German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly under the radar?

#europe #germany

The Evening Standard - National (14 hours ago)

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (15 hours ago)

In Germany, it is only permitted to sell fireworks in the three days leading up to New Year's Eve. Some line up early to buy them, but others have safety concerns and want to see them banned altogether.

#europe #germany

The Financial Times - National (15 hours ago)

Push to join the European single currency stoked tension between then Labour prime minister and chancellor

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

Eurostar has warned that further significant delays are likely, advising passengers to postpone their journeys

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (15 hours ago)

Struggling company, which has run more than 100 outlets, has been criticised by MPs over claims it failed to pay locum pharmacistsBusiness live – latest updatesA struggling national pharmacy chain accused of owing its locums £670,000 in unpaid fees has been hit with an application to place the business into insolvency proceedings.Jhoots Chemist,...

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Euronews - Europe (16 hours ago)

Earlier this year, Israel changed its registration process for aid groups, which included a requirement to submit a list of staff, including Palestinians in Gaza.

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Euronews - Europe (16 hours ago)

A fire alarm summoned police officers and firefighters to the bank branch shortly before 4 am on Monday.

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Euronews - Europe (16 hours ago)

Farmers across Poland held coordinated protests to voice concerns about the planned EU–Mercosur trade deal and its potential impact on domestic agriculture.

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The Evening Standard - National (16 hours ago)

Councillor Seve Gomez-Aspron said he heard that someone was attacking staff at Newton Community Hospital and damaging the reception.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (16 hours ago)

Exclusive: In letter declining proposed award, Tressa Burke, CEO of Glasgow Disability Alliance, accused government of 'fuelling hatred'The head of one of Scotland's foremost disability rights charities says she turned down an MBE in the recent new year honours because the UK government was "fuelling hatred, blame and scapegoating of people with...

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Politico - Europe (17 hours ago)

National security advisers from a variety of allied countries will meet in Ukraine on Saturday.

#politics #eu

The Evening Standard - National (17 hours ago)

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said 'an intense fire' had spread throughout the semi-detached property in Hamstreet, Kent, by 12.10pm on Sunday.

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The Evening Standard - National (17 hours ago)

There had been expectation within Northern Ireland's devolved government that the Masters champion would be knighted in the King's New Year Honours.

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Euronews - Europe (18 hours ago)

The elite Bundeswehr unit allegedly allowed a culture of misconduct to persist for years, such as antisemitism, sexual assault, and violent rituals.

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Euronews - Europe (18 hours ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 30th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Euronews - Europe (18 hours ago)

Dozens of people were left stranded after two cabins collided with the cable car's upper and lower stations near the village of Macugnaga in Piedmont.

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The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

Tom Shearman attempted to rescue his wife and children but was beaten back by the severity of the fire that destroyed his home near Stroud.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

A man in his 80s died after being carried on top of a car for as much as a mile, Kent Police said.

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The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

Homes across England will require separate collections for four different types of waste

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The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

Police said there are no suspicious circumstances and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

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France24 - Europe (18 hours ago)

Eurostar said on December 30 it was restarting services over a power supply problem in the Channel tunnel. Travellers were left scrambling to find alternatives after the operator postponed all services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot spoke to some in Gare du Nord in Paris.

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Channel 4 News - National (18 hours ago)

From St Pancras station, we were joined by the travel expert and former Communications Director at Eurostar, Paul Charles.

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Channel 4 News - National (18 hours ago)

2025 the year of wars, of Trump's America, political upheaval, and extreme weather... while here, it was Labour's first full year in government.

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Channel 4 News - National (18 hours ago)

Eurostar and LeShuttle services are still widely disrupted after a power failure and a broken down train closed the Channel Tunnel, causing travel chaos. 

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (18 hours ago)

Moment of maximum danger will come in May's local and regional elections and PM is already plotting his comebackKeir Starmer will begin his second full year in Downing Street as one of the least popular ever prime ministers – a spectacularly rapid reversal from his landslide election win of just 18 months ago.Yet Starmer believes this will be the...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (18 hours ago)

Growing numbers of institutions now offering lifelong careers support as older alumni seek help to change jobsUniversity careers advisers are used to steering fresh-faced students towards the labour market – but they are now increasingly seeing graduates in their 40s and 50s looking for help to revive their careers.More UK universities are now...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (18 hours ago)

Sobriety tags worn by thousands released from prison or serving community sentences will monitor wearers' sweatThousands of offenders in England and Wales will have their alcohol levels tracked over the new year festive period by electronic tags that monitor the wearer's sweat.The tags, which are now worn by 5,000 people who have been released from...

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France24 - Europe (19 hours ago)

Eurostar suspended all trains between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels on Tuesday and advised passengers to postpone their journeys to a later date, citing a power supply problem in the Channel tunnel.

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Politico - Europe (19 hours ago)

Blueprint details Berlin's options in a major NATO conflict.

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Politico - Europe (19 hours ago)

Crucial rail link closed on Tuesday as passengers attempted to travel for New Year celebrations.

#politics #eu

The Evening Standard - National (19 hours ago)

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (19 hours ago)

The venue has closed after more than 40 years of serving Londoners

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The Evening Standard - National (19 hours ago)

RMT members will mount picket lines from 6am Wednesday, December 31 through to Thursday, January 1

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The Evening Standard - National (19 hours ago)

Michelle O'Neill accused the Labour Government of making 'false promises of a new dawn', but 'following Tory austerity'.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (19 hours ago)

Where are the shoplifting hotspots in London?

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (19 hours ago)

The secondhand smartphone market has grown significantly in recent years, but other, bulkier items like washing machines are less frequently refurbished and resold. That could soon be changing.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (19 hours ago)

Turkish police have made hundreds of arrests in nationwide raids against suspected "Islamic State" networks. The sweep followed hours-long street fighting that left police and militants dead.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (19 hours ago)

Eurostar suspended services in the ⁠tunnel that links Britain and continental Europe. The company warned earlier of disruptions due to an overhead power supply issue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (19 hours ago)

The secondhand smartphone market has grown significantly in recent years, but other, bulkier items like washing machines are less frequently refurbished and resold. That could soon be changing.

#europe #germany

The Guardian - United Kingdom (19 hours ago)

Inflation is predicted to cool but uncertainty over AI-driven growth and trade policy poses risks in the year aheadThe global economy proved to be more resilient in 2025 than had been feared, despite severe headwinds that ranged from Donald Trump's trade war to geopolitical tensions and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.Entering the new...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (19 hours ago)

CEO of Britain's biggest household energy supplier says technology arm could float in the medium termBusiness live – latest updatesOctopus Energy has agreed to sell a stake in its Kraken software arm, in a move that would value the division at $8.65bn (£6.4bn) and could open the way for a stock market flotation.The technology, which it already...

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Euronews - Europe (19 hours ago)

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

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Euronews - Europe (19 hours ago)

President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January.

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Euronews - Europe (19 hours ago)

UNODC survey found 85% of families in northern provinces unable to replace poppy income. Production fell 32% to 296 tonnes as synthetic drugs surged.

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Euronews - Europe (19 hours ago)

Fireworks went on sale in the Netherlands yesterday, likely for the last time before a nationwide ban in 2026, with shoppers expressing disappointment.

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Euronews - Europe (20 hours ago)

President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January.

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The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

The shocking incident was caught on CCTV and shared by Cally Beaton on Instagram

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The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

From viral cakes to drunk raccoons, 2025 had its fair share of feel-good moments

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The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

Transport for London (TfL) is set to implement significant changes in 2026, including an increase in the congestion charge and tube fares

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

A man in his 80s died after being carried on top of a car for as much as a mile, Kent Police said.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

Michelle O'Neill accused the Labour Government of making 'false promises of a new dawn', but 'following Tory austerity'.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

The owners and investors in the facility have committed to continuing to support the attraction in Co Down.

#europe #united-kingdom

The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

Here are some of the most spectacular coastal pictures from the last 12 months.

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The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

#europe #united-kingdom

Deutsche Welle - Germany (20 hours ago)

Investigators have been piecing together how burglars drilled into a secure area from outside and ransacked thousands of safe-deposit boxes. Police say the evidence points to a highly organized operation.

#europe #germany

France24 - Europe (20 hours ago)

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it could not prove its claim that Ukrainian drones targeted one of President Vladimir Putin's residences because the drones were all "shot down". Moscow accused Ukraine of launching 91 long-range drones at Putin's home in the Novgorod region in what it called a "personal attack against Putin", vowing to retaliate.

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The Financial Times - National (20 hours ago)

Official inquiry ordered into 'serious information failures' following historic comments by Alaa Abdel Fattah

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (20 hours ago)

Since Zack Polanski took over as leader, the party has doubled its membership and its four MPs want to take on Reform's anger and build community spirit"Someone has to be out there making the narrative for social security. Someone has to fight the corrosive attitudes to people on benefits,” says Siân Berry, who has just finished her first year...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (20 hours ago)

British-Egyptian activist has apologised over tweets appearing to condone violence against Zionists and policeThe human rights campaigner Alaa Abd el-Fattah's past social media posts have led to a widespread backlash since his return from detention in Egypt on Friday. What has happened? Continue reading...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (20 hours ago)

Labour urges Conservative leader to reveal whether she knew David Wolfson was to represent Russian oligarch in legal case Kemi Badenoch is under pressure to act on the revelations that her shadow attorney general is representing the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, despite UK sanctions against him.David Wolfson, a Tory peer, is part of the legal...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (20 hours ago)

General secretary of party's main union backer says it must change course or risk sowing seeds of its own destructionUnite's general secretary, Sharon Graham, has told the government it must do more for workers in 2026 or risk sowing the seeds of its own destruction.Graham accused Labour of being preoccupied with its "failing leadership” and...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (20 hours ago)

Applications to build battery storage drive boom as offshore wind projects given go-ahead jump sevenfold year on yearA record number of renewable energy projects were given the go-ahead in Great Britain in 2025, after planning approvals almost doubled year on year, according to an analysis.The energy capacity of new battery, wind, and solar...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (20 hours ago)

Dry and warm 2025 spring gave glimmer of hope for threatened wild birds but many remain in long-term declineThe warmest and sunniest spring on record this year led to an increase in the breeding of some of Britain's best-loved songbirds, data has shown.Scientists said the dry and warm spring had provided a glimmer of hope for threatened wild birds....

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Euronews - Europe (21 hours ago)

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

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The Evening Standard - National (21 hours ago)

A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on New Year's Day until midnight on January 2

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (21 hours ago)

Hereditary peer David Trefgarne will be forced to end 64 years in House of Lords when reform bill is approvedAt the age of 84, David Trefgarne is not the oldest active peer in the House of Lords. But now well into his 64th year in the upper house, he is very much the longest serving. And in the next few months, it will all end.The 2nd Baron...

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (21 hours ago)

After 14 years, Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1. It will lead during a politically sensitive moment, and aims to shape the EU's role on the global stage.

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Politico - Europe (22 hours ago)

The EU "cannot show any sign of weakness" in response to the Trump administration's actions, ex-commissioner Thierry Breton warned.

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Politico - Europe (22 hours ago)

Kyiv denies Moscow's accusation it targeted the Russian president's residence.

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

Latif Ayodele posted a video on Snapchat of the friends in Nigeria before the deadly incident

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

Filming is due to get under way for new seasons of Blue Lights and Line Of Duty in early 2026.

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

The Duke and Duchess's 11th publicist and their longest-serving aide just left within days of each other. What is in the water at Montecito?

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

A yellow weather warning has been issued for large parts of Scotland, but temperatures are expected to fall elsewhere too.

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

The 54-year-old, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, is accused of drink-driving in Chase Way, Southgate, on December 13.

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

The operator said there is a problem with the overhead power supply.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (22 hours ago)

The Hollywood star, now a dual US-French citizen, has previously praised France's strict privacy laws, saying they protect his children from paparazzi.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (22 hours ago)

A brand-new museum showcases the many fascinating medieval artefacts that archaeologists are finding underneath the German capital.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (22 hours ago)

Foreign secretary says due diligence procedures were inadequate amid storm over activist's past tweetsYvette Cooper has launched a review looking into "serious information failures” around the case of a British-Egyptian activist welcomed to the UK despite his past tweets now called "abhorrent” by the government.Keir Starmer said he was...

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The Financial Times - National (22 hours ago)

The world of romantic fiction is a strange one — that of political erotica even more so

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