46 m. ago Nigel Farage fumes at 'banana republic' Britain as Labour prepares to delay local council elections AGAIN until 2027

Ministers said they were asking 63 local authorities across England whether they want to postpone contests scheduled for May next year until 2027.

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51 m. ago In rare ruling, EU's top court sides with refugee's appeal in a landmark case against Frontex

The European Union's highest court has sided with a Syrian refugee in a landmark case against Frontex, the EU border agency

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56 m. ago Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

Ukrainian president says case for transfer of assets to fund war effort is ‘morally clear and just’ Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

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69 m. ago Strava fires manager following arrest after violent restaurant attack goes viral

Tech firm distances itself from staffer following alcohol‑fuelled altercation in San Francisco

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1 hour ago Polish independence could be under threat if Ukraine forced to capitulate, Donald Tusk warns – Europe live

Warning comes as EU leaders discuss sending frozen Russian assets to UkraineGermany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Nato on alert after Russian border guards ‘illegally cross border into Estonia’ on hovercraft

Russia has been accused of repeated incursions into Nato territory by fighter jets and drones in recent months

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1 hour ago Fresh bans issued for Stirling troublemakers as licensed spots prepare for rush

The new bans take the total number excluded in the city to 10 - as members of the city’s Pubwatch scheme prepare for the busiest time of the year.

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2 h. ago Cruz Beckham shares another throwback pic with Brooklyn as families prepare to spend Christmas apart

Cruz and Brooklyn still don’t follow each other on Instagram

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2 h. ago Women’s Champions League draw: Arsenal to face Chelsea if they win Leuven playoff

Manchester United or Atlético Madrid will take on BayernReal Madrid to play Barcelona if they beat Paris FCArsenal, the defending European champions, will face Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals if they progress past OH Leuven in February’s knockout phase playoffs.Manchester United, who will meet Atlético Madrid in their playoff tie, are in the opposite half of the draw and would take on Bayern Munich if they go through. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Polish independence ‘under threat’ if EU cannot come to decision on giving Russian assets to Ukraine, says Poland’s Tusk – Europe live

Warning comes as EU leaders attempt to reduce the risks from Russian retaliation against Belgium, which holds most of the €210bn of frozen Russian assetsGermany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Venezuelan navy escorts oil tankers in direct challenge to Trump blockade

At least 97 people have been killed in controversial U.S. military strikes across the Caribbean

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3 h. ago Russia warns it will ‘recover damages’ as EU leaders begin debate on giving frozen assets to Ukraine – Europe live

Zelenskyy warns of ‘big problems for Ukraine’ if no deal reached to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assetsGermany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago What to expect from Universal's first UK theme park in Bedfordshire

The multi-billion-pound venue, the first such Universal attraction in Europe, will include a 500-room hotel and attractions inspired by top franchises

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3 h. ago Sue Radford shocks fans with huge Christmas food shop including 4kg carrots

22 Kids and Counting star Sue Radford has shared a glimpse into her Christmas preparations as she stocked up on festive food

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3 h. ago Fitness tech giant fires employee after violent restaurant attack goes viral

Tech firm distances itself from staffer following alcohol‑fuelled altercation in San Francisco

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4 h. ago Guggenheim scraps Basque Country expansion plan after local protests

Campaigners celebrate defeat of proposal to extend Bilbao institution into areas including nature reserveEnvironmental groups and local campaigners in the Basque Country have welcomed the scrapping of a project to build an outpost of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum on a Unesco biosphere reserve that is a vital habitat for local wildlife and migrating birds.The scheme’s backers, which include the Guggenheim Foundation, the Basque government and local and regional authorities, had claimed the museum’s twin sites – one in the Basque town of Guernica and one in the nearby Urdaibai reserve – would help revitalise the area, attract investment and create jobs. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Flights cancelled and children kept inside as polluted fog engulfs European capital

Several flights departing from Sarajevo airport were grounded

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4 h. ago Gallery of London’s National Gallery Expansion and Lina Ghotmeh’s Mathaf Campus Project: This Week’s Review

Gallery of London’s National Gallery Expansion and Lina Ghotmeh’s Mathaf Campus Project: This Week’s Review - 1  ArchDaily

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4 h. ago Russian and US troops will jointly invade European cities, Putin mouthpiece warns

A top Putin mouthpiece reckons Russian forces will join up with US soldiers, which Kremlin watcher Julia Davis said came after Moscow was "inspired by the Trump administration’s anti-European stance"

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4 h. ago Pope Leo condemns ‘blasphemous’ leaders who invoke religion for nationalism and war

The first US pope also warned against using AI in warfare in a message released ahead of the World Day of Peace

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