22 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Putin warns of ‘new level of escalation’ if Tomahawk missiles supplied to Kyiv

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells European leaders that Moscow’s war ‘was never just about Ukraine’. What we know on day 1,318See all our Ukraine war overageRussian president Vladimir Putin has warned that supplying US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would lead to a “whole new level of escalation”, including in relations between Moscow and Washington. Responding to questions at a forum in Sochi, Putin said it would not change the situation on the battlefield, where the Russian army is making slow but steady advances.The Trump administration’s desire to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine may not be viable because current inventories are committed to the US navy and other uses, Reuters reported a US official and three sources as saying. The US may look into allowing European allies to buy other long-range weapons and supply them to Ukraine but Tomahawks were unlikely, the official said, questioning the feasibility of providing the cruise missiles with a range of 2,500km (1,550 miles) and suggesti...

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36 h. ago ‘Russia will not stop until they are forced to do so,’ Danish PM warns European leaders summit – Europe live

More than 45 leaders meet in Copenhagen for the seventh summit of the European Political Community European Council president António Costa opens his speech with congratulations for Moldova and its president Maia Sandu for the win of pro-European forces in last weekend’s parliamentary elections there.He also congratulates the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for their recent peace deal.“I know that for some of you, the threat from Russia is very clear and very present. For others, it still seems further away, but none of us can no longer be naive. The war was never just about Ukraine. It is about Europe, all our nations, all our citizens, our values and our freedom.”“Please just take one look at the history of our continent, from the expansion of the Russian Empire to Soviet tanks rolling across several borders during the cold war, shattering hopes of freedom. Recent history tells us the exact same story. So why shouldn’t it happen again? Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Manchester synagogue attack latest: suspect shot after four people injured in vehicle and stabbing attack at synagogue, police say

Prime minister Keir Starmer will fly home early from a meeting of European leaders to chair a Cobra meeting following the attack Police have shot a suspect after several people were stabbed and a car was driven at members of the public at the Heaton Park Hebrew congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester Police said.The force posted on X saying police were called to the synagogue, on Middleton Road, Crumpsall, at 9.31am by a member of the public, stating he had witnessed a car being driven towards members of the public and one man had been stabbed.Police said four people have suffered injuries caused by a vehicle and stabbings at a synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester.A cordon has been set up after the incident, and a major road had been closed while officers attended. Paramedics are at the scene.Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, said the “immediate danger appears to be over” after reports of a “serious incident”.Burnham has told BBC Radio Manchester that “it...

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37 h. ago Boost for the City as AI power provider launches biggest London IPO since 2020

Boost for the City as AI power provider launches biggest London IPO since 2020  msn.com

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39 h. ago Leading European customer service provider launches advisory board

A leading European customer service outsourcing provider has announced the launch of its advisory board today (2).

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39 h. ago Illegal migration and Ukraine ‘dominant issues’ as European leaders meet – PM

The Government announced plans to end automatic family union rights for those granted asylum in the UK.

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54 h. ago Plans to convert former Kilbarchan community garden into parking facility refused

Kilbarchan Vehicle Services wanted to use site for customer cars but was unsuccessful in its bid for planning permission.

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56 h. ago Europe in ‘most dangerous situation’ since second world war, Danish PM warns

Mette Frederiksen tells EU leaders all countries are affected by ‘Russian hybrid war’ via drones or sabotageEurope live – latest updatesEurope is in its “most difficult and dangerous situation” since the end of the second world war, Denmark’s prime minister has said at an EU summit dedicated to advancing the continent’s battle readiness by the end of the decade.Mette Frederiksen is hosting EU leaders in Copenhagen for talks on aiding Ukraine and firming up European defence projects intended to ensure the continent is ready to deter invaders by 2030. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago EU leaders consider using seized Russian assets to fund a loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders are weighing a scheme to provide long-term financial and military support to Ukraine using hundreds of billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets

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62 h. ago Military drones threaten to ruin Brits' holidays as 'urgent wakeup call' issued

A drone defence company CEO has warned that the technology developed in the Ukraine war is threatening European airspace and could lead to more airport shutdowns

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66 h. ago European leaders gather to discuss security and Ukraine war following drone incidents

European leaders are gathering in Copenhagen for two summits focused on security, defense and the war in Ukraine

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3 d. ago Hamas considers Trump's Gaza plan which would see them hand over their weapons

Hamas is considering a peace proposal for Gaza put forward by Donald Trump that would see the terror group hand over their weapons. 

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5 d. ago Denmark bans civil drones for a week after sightings over military bases

Danish government says security measures are required ahead of two summits of European leaders

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood continue to lead European charge at Ryder Cup

The ‘Fleetwood Mac’ pairing were on song as they overpowered Harris English and Collin Morikawa in the foursomes for a second time in successive days.

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood lead European charge once more at Ryder Cup

The pairing dubbed ‘Fleetwood Mac’ were four up after nine holes on Collin Morikawa and Harris English.

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7 d. ago Badenoch expected to back ditching human rights convention after review

Exclusive: The Independent has seen draft conclusions for Lord Wolfson’s report to the Tory leader giving the basis for leaving the European Convention on Human Rights

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8 d. ago Amazon to pay $2.5bn to settle FTC lawsuit over Prime ‘subscription traps’

US regulator said company enrolled millions of customers into service without consent and made it difficult to cancelAmazon has agreed to pay $2.5bn in fines and redress to Prime subscribers to settle a lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the retail giant of signing users up for the service without their consent and making it difficult to cancel.In a statement, the FTC said $1.5bn of the total will go into a fund to repay eligible subscribers, on top of a $1bn civil penalty. Amazon has been contacted for comment. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Trump suggests shooting down Russian planes in Nato airspace – but is that realistic?

European leaders have echoed the US president’s calls for stricter measures following several incursions into the alliance’s airspace. But former Nato officials tell Taz Ali that downing Russian aircraft would be complex

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8 d. ago Trump suggests shooting down Russian planes in Nato airspace – but is it that realistic?

European leaders have echoed the US president’s calls for stricter measures following several incursions into the alliance’s airspace. But former Nato officials tell Taz Ali that downing Russian aircraft would be complex

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9 d. ago FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's UN claims about irregular migration in Europe

President Donald Trump excoriated European leaders about their efforts to slow irregular migration, claiming they have done little to prevent an influx of outsiders that has transformed the continent

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