40 h. ago Belgian drone sightings could be linked to talks on using frozen Russian assets, says German minister – as it happened

This blog is now closedThe 35-year-old French man suspected of ramming his car into pedestrians and cyclists on Île d’Oléron earlier this week have been charged with attempted murder, French media reported.The local prosecutor’s office has also asked for him to be detained ahead of the trial. Continue reading...

Politics

41 h. ago European Commission mulls AI Act delays after Trump and business pressure

Spokesperson says ‘reflection is still ongoing’ over whether to postpone ‘targeted parts’ of legislationBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Commission is considering plans to delay parts of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, after intense pressure from businesses and Donald Trump’s administration.The commission confirmed that “a reflection” was “still ongoing” on delaying aspects of the regulation, after media reports that Brussels was weighing up changes with the aim of easing demands on companies. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Belgian drone sightings could be linked to talks on using frozen Russian assets, says German minister – Europe live

Boris Pistorius warns that Russia continues to seek to ‘sow doubt, divide us and influence elections’ in EuropeBack to Belgium, news agency Belga is reporting that ministers have provisionally reached an agreement on the proposed €50m package of measures to strengthen the country’s anti-drone systems.The proposal still requires some finetuning before it can be formally adopted by the government, the agency added. Continue reading...

Politics

44 h. ago EU tightens rules on visas for Russians amid ongoing Ukraine aggression – Europe live

Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas, and have to apply individually every time they plan to travel to the EUThe European Commission has adopted stricter rules for issuing visas to Russian nationals to enter the European Union in response to what it said were “increased security risks stemming from Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine.”Under the new rules, “Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas,” and have to apply individually every time they plan to travel to the EU, the commission said. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Airports in Belgium disrupted again by suspected drone sightings – Europe live

Drone sightings reported near Brussels and Liège airports just hours after national security council meeting on the emerging threatsBrussels and Liège airports in Belgium faced disruptions overnight once again over suspected drone sightings, just hours after the Belgian government’s national security council discussed its response to the emerging threats.Both airports reported limited effect on their operations. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Celtic player ratings in desperate Midtjylland defeat: numerous 4s, tormented defender and serious injury

Marks out of ten for Celtic’s players in Europa League defeat plus live gallery

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60 h. ago Europa League: Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv, Rangers v Roma, and more – live

⚽ Europa League updates from the 8pm GMT kick-offs⚽ Live scores | Read today’s Football Daily | Mail MichaelThe man moved on by the police for “breaching the peace” is the 17 year old YouTuber Young Bob. It’s not exactly clear but they seemed to be trying to move him on from broadcasting near the main pro Palestine demonstration using special powers in place for the duration. He was heard talking animatedly to police as they tried to get him to leave the area. He has now been escorted away.“The best name on the pitch at Villa Park has got to be Roy Revivo, the son of Israeli legend Haim Revivo,” emails Peter Oh. “Arguably even better than Roy of the Rovers.” Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Rangers vs Roma LIVE score and goal updates from the Europa League clash at Ibrox

The Light Blues desperately need a win as they sit rock bottom of the 36-team Europa League table

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63 h. ago Midtjylland vs Celtic LIVE score and goal updates from Europa League clash in Denmark

It's Martin O'Neill's first European game in charge of Celtic in more than 20 years

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63 h. ago Midtjylland vs Celtic LIVE as Martin O'Neill makes something abundantly clear with team selection

It's Martin O'Neill's first European game in charge of Celtic in more than 20 years

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63 h. ago Midtjylland vs Celtic LIVE as Martin O'Neill ashen faced amid pitiful collapse in Denmark

It's Martin O'Neill's first European game in charge of Celtic in more than 20 years

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64 h. ago German police detain man suspected of painting swastikas on cars and walls with his own blood – Europe live

Swastikas are banned in Germany under laws banning the public display of Nazi symbolsEU’s digital spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the European Commission “takes note of the decision taken in France” regarding the Chinese online retailer Shein (10:42), noting that the EU had already expressed similar concerns before.“We are in touch with Shein, but we will also be in touch today with the French authorities.I can confirm now, as we speak, that in the next two hours, [executive vice-president] Virkkunen will meet with the digital minister of France Anne le Henanff. Continue reading...

Events

67 h. ago What channel is Rangers v Roma? TV and live stream details for Europa League clash

How to watch Rangers v Roma

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3 d. ago What channel is Midtjylland v Celtic? TV and live stream details for Europa League clash

How to watch Midtjylland v Celtic

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3 d. ago Two people seriously injured and attacker arrested after car driven into pedestrians and cyclists on French island – Europe live

Aide to far-right National Rally MP among the five people injured after car ‘deliberately’ rammed into pedestrians and cyclists on Île d’OléronAt least nine people were injured, the mayor of Dolus-d’Oleron, Thibault Brechkoff, said in a post on Facebook.He stressed the “deliberate” nature of the incident, and said that local authorities were setting up a crisis centre to coordinate their response. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Two people in intensive care after car driven into pedestrians on French island – Europe live

Suspect is in custody after car ‘deliberately’ rammed into pedestrians and cyclists on Île d’Oléron; aide to far-right National Rally MP among the injuredAt least nine people were injured, the mayor of Dolus-d’Oleron, Thibault Brechkoff, said in a post on Facebook.He stressed the “deliberate” nature of the incident, and said that local authorities were setting up a crisis centre to coordinate their response. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Two people in intensive care and multiple injured after car driven into pedestrians on French island – Europe live

Suspect is in custody after car intentionally rammed into pedestrians and cyclists on island of Oléron; aide to far-right National Rally MP among the injuredAt least nine people were injured, the mayor of Dolus-d’Oleron, Thibault Brechkoff, said in a post on Facebook.He stressed the “deliberate” nature of the incident, and said that local authorities were setting up a crisis centre to coordinate their response. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Multiple people reported injured after car driven into pedestrians in southwestern France – Europe live

Interior minister says suspect is in custody after reports of a car intentionally ramming into pedestrians and cyclists on the island of OleronThe Sud-Ouest newspaper is quoting the local prosecutor, Arnaud Laraize, as saying that the suspect resisted arrest, and had to be tasered.The suspect is reported to be a man in his 30s and a resident of a nearby town of La Cotinière, with conflicting reports as to whether he was previously known to the authorities. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago What channel is Rangers vs Roma? Live stream, TV and Europa League kick

The Italian giants are the visitors to Ibrox on matchday four with both teams needing the win

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3 d. ago What channel is Midtjylland vs Celtic? Live stream, TV and Europa League team news

It's the halfway stage of the Europa League campaign as Celts need to get points on the board to climb the standings

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