5 d. ago Ukraine facing emergency power outages across the country after Russian air attacks ahead of rare joint talks– Europe live

Ukraine’s grid operator said the energy situation had ‘significantly’ worsened in the morning, with emergency repairs taking placeThe European Commission has offered a bit more detail on the deployment of 447 emergency generators from EU reserves to Ukraine, mentioned in the earlier post (12:33).“The generators – mobilised from rescEU strategic reserves hosted in Poland – will be distributed by the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ukrainian Red Cross to the most affected communities.The EU will not let Russia freeze Ukraine into submission and will continue helping Ukrainians get through this winter.”They are designed to break Ukrainian spirit. They will fail.We won’t let Russia freeze Ukraine. We bring light and warmth where Russia sends darkness. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago EU says Russia wants to ‘freeze Ukraine’ ahead of rare trilateral talks with US – Europe live

‘Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are deliberately depriving civilians of heat, light and basic services,’ an EU commissioner saidThe European Commission has offered a bit more detail on the deployment of 447 emergency generators from EU reserves to Ukraine, mentioned in the earlier post (12:33).“The generators – mobilised from rescEU strategic reserves hosted in Poland – will be distributed by the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ukrainian Red Cross to the most affected communities.The EU will not let Russia freeze Ukraine into submission and will continue helping Ukrainians get through this winter.”They are designed to break Ukrainian spirit. They will fail.We won’t let Russia freeze Ukraine. We bring light and warmth where Russia sends darkness. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Britain's best pub boss warns Chancellor: 'We're facing a perfect storm'

Soaring costs and changing drinking habits have already led to more than 2,000 pub closures since 2020 - and there are fears that the rate of shutdowns could rise from one a day to six a day this year without urgent action

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6 d. ago Zelenskyy criticises EU’s Greenland response in speech after Trump meeting – latest updates

Ukrainian president says sending 40 soldiers does not send a strong signal to Russia or ChinaZelenskyy’s speech looks to be slightly late, as Indonesia’s president Prabowo Subianto is still speaking.Don’t worry: I’m keeping an eye on this for you.“Hardly any details are known yet about the proposed Greenland deal. But we need them in order to decide how to proceed with the implementation of the EU-US trade deal. @EP_Trade will revisit the issue on Monday and discuss the way forward.”“However there is no room for false security. The next threat is sure to come. That’s why it is even more important that we set clear boundaries use all available legal instruments&apply them as appropriate to the situation. We must continue to act with this level of confidence.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago British Army debuts deadly new weapon in 'live fire' manned trials as WW3 fears rise

The Challenger 3 will be at the heart of the Army's warfighting capability as part of the MOD's modernisation plans. It has a crew of four, a 120mm smoothbore gun and weighs 66 tonnes

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7 d. ago House prices see 'modest' rise of 2.5% in the past year to reach £271,000 despite pre

Average house prices climbed in November in boost to homeowners after a slight fall in October, official figures today reveal.

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1 week ago Russia sends WW3 nuclear weapons threat to UK and mainland Europe

Sergey Karaganov, head of Russia’s Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, said that if Russia is defeated in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin "would use nuclear weapons".

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1 week ago Russia sends terrifying nuclear WW3 threat to UK – ‘You will be finished’

Sergey Karaganov, head of Russia’s Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, has threatened to 'finish' the UK and Europe with nuclear weapons

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2 w. ago WW3 fears rise as British embassy in Iran closes as US considers action

Amid escalating unrest in Iran, violent crackdowns on protesters, and growing international tensions, including threats of US intervention, the British Embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed

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2 w. ago WW3 fears rise as Iran hits back at Trump and vows revenge against any US attack

Tehran has vowed revenge against any US attack after President Trump said he was 'ready to help' protesters, amid fears hundreds have been killed in a brutal crackdown by the regime

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2 w. ago Brits who dodge WW3 conscription could be hit with humiliating alternative

As global tensions rise and WW3 fears grow, history shows how British conscientious objectors faced public shaming through the white feather campaign, military tribunals and alternative civilian service

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2 w. ago Russia warns UK and US 'don't play games with us' as World War 3 fears rise

After the US and UK forces seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Atlantic for breaching Iranian oil sanctions, Russian lawmakers have demanded Putin launch torpedo attacks and threaten nuclear escalation

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2 w. ago Russia's chilling nuclear WW3 threat to UK and US after tanker seizure

Russian politicians have said they could use nuclear weapons in response to US forces seizing a tanker a few hundred miles from the coast of Scotlant

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2 w. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should Britain send troops to Ukraine if Russia ceasefire is agreed?

Sir Keir Starmer has agreed - with France and Germany - to send a peacekeeping force of Army, RAF and Royal Navy personnel to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.

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2 w. ago UK could be dragged into war with Russia after sending troops to Ukraine, warns former Chief of Defence Staff

Lord Stirrup stressed that the UK had to prepare for the ‘worst possible outcome’ of a peace keeping mission to support Kyiv

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3 w. ago Russia's chilling nuclear WW3 threat after UK helps US seize 'ghost fleet' tanker

A Russian Duma member has issued a chilling threat to the US after British forces supported American seizure of an oil tanker, and suggested nuclear weapons could even be deployed

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3 w. ago Russia sends navy to Marinera oil tanker being pursued by US forces off Scotland

The vessel is known for transporting Venezuelan crude oil and has reportedly reflagged from a Guyanese to a Russian vessel.

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3 w. ago Europe live: Russia deploys naval escort for oil tanker near Iceland

Ageing vessel had previously been involved in Venezuelan oil exportsMeanwhile, a lot of attention is being given to an ageing oil tanker, formerly known as Bella 1 and renamed as Marinera, which is now going through the Icelandic territorial waters.The Russian Navy has reportedly deployed a submarine and other naval vessels to escort the tanker, previously involved in Venezuelan oil exports, amid growing speculations the US and allies are monitoring its movements. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US in North Atlantic after fleeing Venezuela for Russia

Russia has dispatched navy assets to protect a sanctioned oil tanker as it crosses the Atlantic, amid mounting threats from the US to seize the vessel.

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3 w. ago Russia sends navy ships to guard sanctioned oil tanker spotted in the Atlantic after US threats to seize it

Russia has dispatched navy assets to protect a sanctioned oil tanker as it crosses the Atlantic, amid mounting threats from the US to seize the vessel.

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