2 h. ago EU could admit new members by 2030, says its foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas tells reporters more countries could join 27-country bloc, including Montenegro, Albania and UkraineThe European Union could admit new members by 2030, its foreign policy chief has said, as officials praised reform efforts by frontrunners Montenegro and Albania, while criticising backsliding in Serbia and an even steeper democratic decline in Georgia.The verdicts came as the European Commission published its annual report cards on 10 countries that aspire to join the EU, after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 injected new momentum into a process that had long been moribund. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Cambridgeshire train stabbing: police briefing expected after 10 injured in mass attack – latest updates

Defence secretary says attack on Doncaster to London train is thought to be an isolated incident; nine of those hurt have life-threatening injuriesFull report: ten people taken to hospital following stabbing attackExplained: what we know so farSome more reaction is coming in.Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, said she was “deeply disturbed” by the reports from Huntingdon. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Mass stabbings on train that left nine fighting for life was ‘isolated incident’

The Defence Secretary said the public would be updated on whether the incident was a terror attack as soon as the information was available.

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58 h. ago Incredible road trip across 6 European countries that everyone 'must do once'

Want to see the most beautiful scenes in one trip? A must-do country European road trip will take you to six countries, where you will see the sea, mountains, castles and breath-taking views

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4 d. ago What’s next for Andrew? The civilian formerly known as ‘prince’

What is next for the commoner once known as Prince Andrew probably involves moving trucks as he packs up the trappings of his once royal life to move to an isolated private home owned by his brother, King Charles III

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4 d. ago Andrew, the civilian formerly known as 'prince,' faces an uncertain future

What is next for the commoner once known as Prince Andrew probably involves moving trucks as he packs up the trappings of his once royal life to move to an isolated private home owned by his brother, King Charles III

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5 d. ago Greek airline will run direct flights to Baghdad starting in December

An official says a Greek airline will start running direct flights from the European Union country to Baghdad before the end of the year

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6 d. ago French parliament votes to add consent to rape law after Gisèle Pelicot case

A historic move to change French criminal law would bring its legislation in line with many other European countriesThe French parliament has voted to add consent to the country’s rape law in a historic move sparked by the mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot.The change, which will still need to be signed off by President Emmanuel Macron, will bring French legislation in line with many other European countries. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago European country to shoot down rogue balloons following mass air traffic disruption

Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene confirmed the move following repeat disruption

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1 week ago Another European country introduces military conscription amid Russia

Conscription was suspended in 2008 when the country shifted to a volunteer system

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1 week ago Beautiful European country appears empty but it's packed with happy people

Finland, a Nordic nation of 5.6 million, has been named one of Lonely Planet's 25 Best Destinations in 2026 - and it's not hard to see why the Finns are so happy

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1 week ago Behind the scenes: what’s life really like in the Traitors castle?

From the state of the food at breakfast to the contestants’ sleeping quarters, we reveal all

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2 w. ago When populists win in Prague, that’s nothing peculiarly ‘east European’. It’s the new normal of the western world | Timothy Garton Ash

The likely new Czech government will add one more state opposed to the EU’s green deal and migration and asylum pactIf you open your window on a quiet street in central Prague, the first sound you hear is the trrrrk-trrrrk-trrrrk of carry-on suitcases trundling across paving stones, as tourists walk to their hotel or Airbnb. (The Czech capital had 8 million visitors last year.) As they trek around Prague Castle and fill the Old Town bars with cheerful chatter, these visitors – many of them probably unaware of the recent election victory of rightwing populist nationalist parties – may think this is just another normal European country. And you know what: they will be right.Some more extensively informed newspaper commentators, reaching for an attention-grabbing generalisation, tell a different story. This is eastern Europe reverting to type, they say. After Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, now Czechia as well! The truth is more interesting – and more worrying.Timothy Garton Ash is a his...

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2 w. ago When Czech populists win, that’s nothing peculiarly ‘east European’. It’s the new normal of the western world | Timothy Garton Ash

The likely new government in Prague will add one more state opposed to the EU’s green deal and migration and asylum pactIf you open your window on a quiet street in central Prague, the first sound you hear is the trrrrk-trrrrk-trrrrk of carry-on suitcases trundling across paving stones, as tourists walk to their hotel or Airbnb. (The Czech capital had 8 million visitors last year.) As they trek around Prague Castle and fill the Old Town bars with cheerful chatter, these visitors – many of them probably unaware of the recent election victory of rightwing populist nationalist parties – may think this is just another normal European country. And you know what: they will be right.Some more extensively informed newspaper commentators, reaching for an attention-grabbing generalisation, tell a different story. This is eastern Europe reverting to type, they say. After Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, now Czechia as well! The truth is more interesting – and more worrying.Timothy Garton Ash is a...

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2 w. ago Vinnie Jones reveals how he saved a man's life after becoming a campaigner for mental health through his new TV show

Ex-footballer Vinnie Jones has revealed how he saved a man's life after becoming a mental health campaigner.

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2 w. ago Celebrity MasterChef 2025 lineup revealed: pop stars, soap icons and a sporting legend step into the kitchen

From Liberty X’s Michelle Heaton to rugby hero Alun Wyn Jones, BBC’s 20th series serves up its most eclectic cast yet

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2 w. ago European country turns to its retirees to tackle job shortages

The new legislation comes as lawmakers aim to grow its country’s economy

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2 w. ago American who quit US for new life in isolated European country reveals culture shocks

American expat, Jewells Chambers, 38, who left New York to settle in one of Europe's most remote nations has shared the highs and lows of life in her new home. 

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3 w. ago Top Hungarian EU official ‘not aware’ of alleged spying attempt in Brussels

European Commission spokesperson says Olivér Várhelyi denies knowledge of his country targeting staffHungary’s EU commissioner has denied any knowledge of alleged attempted spying by his government during his time as the country’s top diplomat in Brussels, according to a commission spokesperson.Olivér Várhelyi sat down with European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday to discuss the allegations reported by a consortium of investigative journalists last week. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Kate Ferdinand admits 'hardest day' as she opens up about isolated life in Dubai

Kate Ferdinand made the big move from Southeast London to Dubai with her husband Rio and their kids midway through August, and she has updated fans on their new life there

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