23 h. ago EU leaders endorse a plan to ensure that Europe can defend itself from outside attack by 2030

European Union leaders have endorsed a plan to ensure that Europe can defend itself against an outside attack by the end of the decade

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45 h. ago Fifa joins up with trade union to promote ‘safe working conditions’

Five-year deal with Building and Wood Workers’ InternationalBWI has criticised Fifa for giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi ArabiaFifa has announced new measures for promoting “decent and safe working conditions” at its tournaments after agreeing a five-year partnership with trade union the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI).The BWI, which has been critical of Fifa’s decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, will now partner with world football’s governing body on conducting labour inspections in the Gulf state and elsewhere. The agreement will also incorporate training for workers and their representatives, and the creation of a “time-bound corrective action plan” that will ensure remedy for those workers who are exploited or otherwise impacted in their jobs. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Fifa joins with trade union to promote ‘safe working conditions’

Five-year deal with Building and Wood Workers’ InternationalBWI has criticised Fifa for giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi ArabiaFifa has announced new measures for promoting “decent and safe working conditions” at its tournaments after agreeing a five-year partnership with the Building and Wood Workers’ International trade union.The BWI, which has been critical of Fifa’s decision to award the 2034 World Cup finals tournament to Saudi Arabia, will now partner with world football’s governing body on conducting labour inspections in the Gulf state and elsewhere. The agreement will also incorporate training for workers and their representatives, and the creation of a “time-bound corrective action plan” that will ensure remedy for those workers who are exploited or otherwise impacted in their jobs. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The EU unveils a plan to be ready within 5 years to fend off any Russian attack

The European Union has unveiled a plan aimed at ensuring that Europe can defend itself against outside attack by the end of the decade

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9 d. ago Russia could strike ‘deep into Europe’, Poland’s foreign minister warns

Radoslaw Sikorski urged European leaders to invest in a drone wall to defend the continent’s eastern flank

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1 week ago Nigel Farage had coffee at a Welsh cafe and some people are vowing never to return

The cafe has defended its decision and also received supportive comments from some, but others saw it as an endorsement of the Reform leader

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1 week ago SNP backs Swinney’s ‘clear’ strategy for new independence referendum

Members overwhelmingly endorse leadership motion that majority at next Holyrood election is only route to second voteSNP members have overwhelmingly backed leader John Swinney’s “clear and unambiguous” independence strategy that a majority election win is the only route to another referendum.On the first day of the party’s annual conference in Aberdeen, the vast majority of members backed the leadership’s motion that next May’s Holyrood elections should be fought on a “clear platform of national independence” and that winning a majority in the Scottish parliament – by securing 65 seats or more – would be “the only uncontested way to deliver a new vote on Scotland’s future”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Spies claim Putin is 'discussing attack on NATO' as Europe faces dire threat

The Kremlin is reportedly discussing an attack on NATO, according to German intelligence, as a top EU defence official has warned that Europe should be ready to defend itself from Russia

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2 w. ago Neil Kinnock endorses Lucy Powell ahead of crunch Labour deputy leader vote

Lord Kinnock threw his weight behind 'outstanding' Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell, saying she would ensure the whole Labour movement was heard if she became deputy leader

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Scores, updates and latest results on day 1 as Rahm and Hatton underway in foursomes

Team Europe are bidding to successfully defend their title in New York but face a star-studded USA lineup

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Scores, updates and latest results on day 1 as Rahm and Hatton begin foursomes

Team Europe are bidding to successfully defend their title in New York but face a star-studded USA lineup

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4 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025 LIVE: Latest scores, updates and results on day one at Bethpage Black

Team Europe are bidding to successfully defend their title in New York but face a star-studded USA lineup

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4 w. ago Rory McIlroy tipped to make Ryder Cup history by former Team Europe captain

Paul McGinley was quick to give Rory McIlroy his flowers as the Team Europe star looks to defend the Ryder Cup title he helped clinch in Rome two years ago

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4 w. ago Talks on European ‘drone wall’ after Danish airport incursions

European ministers to hold talks on Friday on how to defend infrastructure after airports affected, including the closure of CopenhagenEuropean ministers are to meet for urgent talks on building a “drone wall” to defend against incoming incursions from the skies after Denmark said it had been the victim of a “hybrid attack” on four airports in the second such incident in days.Ministers from 10 European countries, including Ukraine, will hold talks on Friday to discuss plans for what the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has described as “the bedrock of credible defence”. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Unite decides not to endorse either candidate for Labour deputy leader

Unison and the GMB union earlier announced they were supporting Bridget Phillipson for the post.

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4 w. ago Five golf icons give their 2025 Ryder Cup predictions as latest odds emerge

The 2025 Ryder Cup is set to get underway this week at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, with Team Europe looking to defend their title on US soil

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last month Ryder Cup: Tommy Fleetwood wary of backlash from wounded Americans

Tommy Fleetwood is wary of the wounded Americans as Europe bid to defend the Ryder Cup they won emphatically two years ago.

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last month Tommy Fleetwood wary of wounded Americans as Europe bid to defend Ryder Cup

Europe thrashed the United States 16.5-11.5 in Rome in 2023 to bounce back from their own heavy loss in the previous encounter.

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