1 hour ago US pushing Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas and create ‘free economic zone’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

Ukrainian leader says Washington has suggested that Russian troops would stay in region, but not advance furtherNato’s Rutte largely sticks to usual pleasantries, but says the clear political signal from Germany and other European partners is that “Europe is ready to take on more responsibility,” and “a signal that burden sharing is not just a slogan.”In his opening remarks, Merz says that Nato plays “a key role in a time of great geopolitical upheaval,” as he recalls his numerous meetings with Rutte in recent months. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Ferencvaros vs Rangers LIVE score and goal updates from the Europa League clash

The Light Blues are in Budapest as they aim to get their first Europa League victory at the sixth attempt after a shocking run in UEFA's second tier competition

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4 h. ago ‘We are Russia’s next target’, warns Nato chief on Berlin visit – Europe live

Mark Rutte says ‘we are already in harm’s way’Nato’s Rutte largely sticks to usual pleasantries, but says the clear political signal from Germany and other European partners is that “Europe is ready to take on more responsibility,” and “a signal that burden sharing is not just a slogan.”In his opening remarks, Merz says that Nato plays “a key role in a time of great geopolitical upheaval,” as he recalls his numerous meetings with Rutte in recent months. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Merz says European leaders had ‘constructive’ call with Trump as he plays down tensions with US – Europe live

German chancellor says conversation focused on ‘what territorial concessions Ukraine is prepared to make’Nato’s Rutte largely sticks to usual pleasantries, but says the clear political signal from Germany and other European partners is that “Europe is ready to take on more responsibility,” and “a signal that burden sharing is not just a slogan.”In his opening remarks, Merz says that Nato plays “a key role in a time of great geopolitical upheaval,” as he recalls his numerous meetings with Rutte in recent months. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Venezuelan Nobel laureate reunited with family after perilous journey to receive prize

María Corina Machado thanks those who risked their lives to help her make trip to Oslo and says she is hopeful ‘Venezuela will be free’Europe live – latest updatesVenezuela’s best-known opposition leader, the Nobel peace prize winner María Corina Machado, said her arrival in Oslo marked a “historic turning point” that showed Venezuelans “the world is with them”.Machado, who was forced into hiding in Venezuela by the country’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, slipped out of her authoritarian homeland by boat in order to travel to Norway to collect her prize. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London flat and Europe mixed as AI fears outweigh Federal Reserve rate cut

FTSE 100 LIVE: London flat and Europe mixed as AI fears outweigh Federal Reserve rate cut  Yahoo Finance UK

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8 h. ago ‘I am hopeful Venezuela will be free’: Nobel peace prize winner speaks after secret journey to Oslo – Europe live

Opposition politician María Corina Machado thanks people who ‘risked their lives’ to get her to Norwegian capitalNato’s Rutte largely sticks to usual pleasantries, but says the clear political signal from Germany and other European partners is that “Europe is ready to take on more responsibility,” and “a signal that burden sharing is not just a slogan.”In his opening remarks, Merz says that Nato plays “a key role in a time of great geopolitical upheaval,” as he recalls his numerous meetings with Rutte in recent months. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago What channel is Celtic v Roma? TV and live stream for Europa League clash

How to watch Celtic v Roma

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11 h. ago What channel is Ferencvaros v Rangers? TV and live stream for Europa League clash

How to watch Ferencvaros v Rangers

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17 h. ago Celtic vs Roma: Nancy welcomes striker back for his FIRST European match as Hoops eye knockout phase – latest team news

IT certainly wasn't the start Wilfried Nancy had planned for his first match in charge. But the Frenchman gets a chance to right the wrongs of that home defeat to title challengers Hearts - and write a famous page in the club's illustrious European history - when Roma come calling this week. And he welcomes...

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17 h. ago Moment Russian shadow fleet tanker is hit by deadly sea drones

Russian sources immediately sought to implicate Britain in the attack on a tanker which could carry £45million worth of oil.

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22 h. ago Champions League: Club Brugge v Arsenal, Leverkusen v Newcastle, and more – live

⚽ Updates from the 8pm GMT kick-offs around Europe⚽ Live scores | Real Madrid v Man City | Email MichaelJuventus: Di Gregorio, Kalulu Kyatengwa, Kelly, Koopmeiners, McKennie, Locatelli, Miretti, Cambiaso, Zhegrova, Yildiz, David.Subs: Perin, Scaglia, Bremer, Francisco Conceicao, Adzic, Kostic, Thuram, Openda, Rugani, Joao Mario, Cabal, Rouhi.Pafos: Michael, Bruno, Luckassen, Luiz, Goldar, Pepe, Sunjic, Correia, Dragomir, Orsic, Anderson Silva. Subs: Petrou, Pileas, Quina, Bassouamina, Dimata, Jaja, Bruno Langa, Gorter. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Starmer, Merz and Macron take phone call with Trump on Ukraine peace talks – Europe live

European leaders confirm that they spoke with the US president earlier today about ‘the state of talks’ Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, is now delivering his opening speech.It’s a damning verdict on Maduro’s authoritarian rule in Venezuela, as he talks about a number of figures facing repression and torture from the regime.“As we sit here in Oslo City Hall, innocent people are locked away in dark cells in Venezuela. They cannot hear the speeches given today – only the screams of prisoners being tortured.”Venezuela has evolved into a brutal, authoritarian state facing a deep humanitarian and economic crisis. Meanwhile, a small elite at the top – shielded by political power, weapons and legal impunity – enriches itself.“A quarter of the population has already fled the country – one of the world’s largest refugee crises.Those who remain live under a regime that systematically silences, harasses and attacks the opposition.”“Venezuela is not alone in this da...

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26 h. ago AfD responds to Trump ‘erasure’ claims with call for nationalist revival in Europe

Continent’s other nationalist parties wary of echoing sentiments of US president due to his unpopularity with voters Europe live – latest updatesGermany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has responded to US claims that Europe faces “civilisational erasure” by saying it backs efforts for a nationalist revival on the continent – but other nationalist parties in the EU are far more cautious.“The AfD is fighting alongside its international friends for a conservative renaissance,” the party’s foreign policy spokesperson, Markus Frohnmaier, said on Wednesday, adding that he would meet Maga Republicans in Washington and New York this week. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago What channel is Celtic vs Roma? Live stream, TV channel and kick off details for Europa League clash

The Scottish champions welcome the Italian giants to Glasgow's east end as they look to progress from the league phase

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27 h. ago EU proposes exempting AI gigafactories from environmental assessments

Latest package in rollback of green rules also suggests repealing hazardous chemicals database Europe live – latest updatesDatacentres, AI gigafactories and affordable housing may be exempt from mandatory environmental impact assessments in the EU under a proposal that advances the European Commission’s rollback of green rules.The latest in a series of packages to cut red tape calls for permitting processes for critical projects to be sped up and reducing the scope of environmental reporting rules for businesses. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago UK joins call for Europe’s human rights laws to be ‘constrained’

Britain aligns with some of Europe’s hardline governments in calling for change to allow Rwanda-style migration dealsUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK has joined some of Europe’s hardline governments in calling for human rights laws to be “constrained” to allow Rwanda-style migration deals with third countries and more foreign criminals to be deported.Twenty-seven of the 46 Council of Europe members including the UK, Hungary and Italy have signed an unofficial statement that also urges a new framework for the European convention of human rights, which will also narrow the definition of “inhuman and degrading treatment”. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Venezuelan Nobel peace prize winner misses ceremony but vows to continue struggle

Daughter delivers speech, with Nobel Institute saying María Corina Machado still expected in Oslo after journey of ‘extreme danger’ Europe live – latest updatesVenezuela’s most prominent opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has vowed to continue her struggle to free the country from years of “obscene corruption”, “brutal dictatorship” and “despair” as she was awarded the Nobel peace prize at a ceremony in Norway’s capital, Oslo.The 58-year-old conservative has lived in hiding in Venezuela since its authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro, was accused of stealing the 2024 presidential election from her political movement. Despite fevered speculation that she would make a dramatic appearance at Wednesday’s event, having somehow slipped out of Venezuela, Machado was not present, although she was expected to arrive in Oslo in the coming hours. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Nobel peace prize winner misses ceremony but is ‘safe’ and due in Oslo in ‘just a few hours’, says daughter – Europe live

Winner María Corina Machado has been seen only once in public since going into hiding in August last yearJørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, is now delivering his opening speech.It’s a damning verdict on Maduro’s authoritarian rule in Venezuela, as he talks about a number of figures facing repression and torture from the regime.“As we sit here in Oslo City Hall, innocent people are locked away in dark cells in Venezuela. They cannot hear the speeches given today – only the screams of prisoners being tortured.”Venezuela has evolved into a brutal, authoritarian state facing a deep humanitarian and economic crisis. Meanwhile, a small elite at the top – shielded by political power, weapons and legal impunity – enriches itself.“A quarter of the population has already fled the country – one of the world’s largest refugee crises.Those who remain live under a regime that systematically silences, harasses and attacks the opposition.”“Venezuela is not alone in this d...

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29 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London climbs and Europe slips as traders await US Federal Reserve interest rate decision

FTSE 100 LIVE: London climbs and Europe slips as traders await US Federal Reserve interest rate decision  Yahoo Finance UK

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