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...

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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...

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45 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 Celebrity Traitors final live: Alan Carr makes hilarious agent admission after tearful victory

Alan Carr is crowned the first ever winner of the star-studded spin-off after favourite Faithful Joe Marler is unexpectedly banished

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47 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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49 h. ago Celebrity Traitors final live: Tearful winner Alan Carr takes it all for his chosen charity

Carr is crowned the first ever winner of the star-studded spin-off after favourite Faithful Joe Marler is unexpectedly banished

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58 h. ago Celebrity Traitors final live: Tearful winner takes it all for their chosen charity

Traitors Alan Carr and Cat Burns will be attempting to steal the prize pot from Faithfuls Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga

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58 h. ago Celebrity Traitors final live: It’s challenge time as Faithfuls vie with Traitors Alan and Cat for prize pot

Traitors Alan Carr and Cat Burns will be attempting to steal the prize pot from Faithfuls Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga

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65 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...

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65 h. ago Trump administration cutting flights at 40 airports amid longest government shutdown in history: Live updates

Trump said public anger over shutdown was behind Democratic victories in elections in parts of the country earlier this week

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66 h. ago Clydebank crime: Scottish police hunt youths after firework launched at car with woman and kids inside

It is understood no one was seriously injured.

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67 h. ago Celebrity Traitors final live: BBC respond to episode leaking online early in major spoiler for fans

Carr and fellow Traitor Cat Burns will be attempting to steal the prize pot from Faithfuls Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga

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68 h. ago India beat Australia by 48 runs in fourth men’s Twenty20 international – live reaction

India take 2-1 lead with one match to play in T20 seriesAustralia lose 52 for 9 to be all out for 119 on the Gold Coast5th over: India 38-0 (Abhishek 13, Gill 24) Xavier Bartlett changes ends but it’s much the same story for the right-arm quick. Abhishek swings wildly but fails to make contact but Gill is making scoring look easy as he clobbers another boundary through midwicket - that’s his fourth from 16 balls without taking any risks.4th over: India 31-0 (Abhishek 12, Gill 18) Nathan Ellis is the first change after causing India all sorts of problems through this series with six wickets in three matches. But Gill takes a liking to him straight away with a flick off the pads for four. The right-hander picks up two more from much the same stroke then adds another boundary with a crunching straight drive. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Celebrity Traitors final live: Fans braced for thrilling climax as Alan Carr and Joe Marler face

Carr and fellow Traitor Cat Burns will be attempting to steal the prize pot from Faithfuls Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga

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3 d. ago Black Friday sales in full swing: 2025 dates, deals and huge high street savings

Live updates with huge pre-Black Friday 2025 sales announced with major high street brands launching 'lowest ever' deals

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3 d. ago Scotland Bonfire Night: Fireworks thrown at police vehicles amid reduction in Bonfire Night disorder

Police Scotland hails Operation Moonbeam a success.

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3 d. ago Trump says Mamdani’s NYC mayoral acceptance speech was ‘angry toward me’ and ‘very dangerous’: Live updates

Mamdani warned Trump, ‘To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us’

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3 d. ago Trump urges Republicans to talk about affordability after Democrats sweep elections saying they ‘lie about it’: Live updates

Democrats won major races Tuesday while campaigning on lowering the cost of living

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3 d. ago Election results latest: Trump dubs Newsom with hateful new nickname as GOP sues over California redistricting win

After the president unveiled the new nickname, Newsom replied: ‘You lost’

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3 d. ago Election results live: Trump dubs Newsom with hateful new nickname as GOP sues over California redistricting win

After the president unveiled the new nickname, Newsom replied: ‘You lost’

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