51 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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56 h. ago Europe ‘in most difficult and dangerous situation since second world war,’ Danish PM warns – Europe live

Mette Frederiksen says she backs the European Commission’s proposal for a reparation loan for Ukraine, secured on frozen Russian assetsSiliņa says the EU should move on drones very quickly, as she rejects some criticism that fully developing the bloc’s “drone wall” could take up to three-four years.“We don’t need three years, and I believe we can do it in a much shorter time.It just depends on the leaders [if] we can agree on a much shorter time, because with drones, how they’re developing so fast, three years is too long.” Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Danish PM warns security situation in Europe will get worse and more serious – Europe live

Mette Frederiksen says Europe faces threats arising from the ‘real war’ in Ukraine and a new, broader hybrid warin PalermoA flotilla seeking to break Israel’s aid blockade of Gaza said on Wednesday that several of its boats had been approached by patrol vessels and a submarine, as crews braced for an Israeli raid. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump claims US faces ‘invasion from within’ in address to military leaders after Hegseth declares war on diversity efforts – live

US president tells hundreds of generals and admirals in Virginia they will ‘straighten out’ US cities after defense secretary rails against ‘fat troops’Hegseth declares war on racial and gender diversity efforts in US militaryThe US government is hurtling towards its first shutdown in six years, with no signs congressional leaders are near agreement on legislation to continue funding beyond the Tuesday night deadline to prevent workers from being furloughed and agencies from shutting their doors.Congress’s Republican majority is pushing legislation to fund the government through 21 November, but Democrats have refused to vote for it unless it includes a series of concessions centered on healthcare. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Zelenskyy condemns ‘vile’ and deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine; drones spotted over Danish military sites – Europe live

Twelve-year-old girl among those killed in Kyiv; unidentified drones spotted over Danish military bases on Saturday nightIn an address at the UN general assembly in New York on Saturday, Moscow’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov warned that “any aggression against my country will be met with a decisive response” but insisted Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato member states.In a wide-ranging speech, Lavrov said threats against Russia by western countries were becoming “increasingly common”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Zelenskyy says Russia launched 500 drones and 40 missiles in ‘vile attack’ on Ukraine – Ukraine war live

Twelve-year-old girl among those killed in Kyiv as Ukraine president condemns ‘brutal’ Russian strikesHere are some of the latest images being sent to us over the newswires from Kyiv, where some residents have fled to metro stations for safety to escape the Russian attack:In a post to Telegram this morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched about 500 drones and over 40 missiles in the overnight attack on Ukraine, killing four people and damaging civilian infrastructure. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Nato jets scrambled as Putin launches 'massive' drone and missile attack on Ukraine

The 'massive' air assault killed at least four people including a 12-year-old girl and left dozens injured after 500 drones and 40 missiles bombarded the Ukrainian capital and surrounding regions.

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5 d. ago Putin pounds Kyiv with 500 drones & 40 missiles in one of biggest attacks of war killing 4 as Nato scrambles jets

RUSSIAN forces launched one of the biggest air attacks of the war so far in Ukraine - leaving at least four dead and dozens wounded. Swarms of drones and a barrage of missiles were fired across several Ukrainian regions - before turning towards capital Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Putin's forces launched 500 drones...

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5 d. ago Portlanders mock Trump by posting pics of peaceful weekend activities in ‘War ravaged’ city

‘Live look at the war-torn streets of Portland, Oregon,’ wrote one user, sharing a vista of the Steel Bridge bridge, with blooming cherry blossom trees lining the walkways

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1 week ago Putin blitzes Ukraine with 500 drones and 40 missiles despite Trump's warning of 'big trouble' after Russian jets violated Estonian airspace and buzzed Polish oil rig 

Donald Trump has warned there 'could be big trouble' after Russia flew three fighter jets into neighbouring Estonia in a 'reckless' and 'brazen' attempt to intimidate the Baltic state.

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1 week ago Poland scrambles aircraft as Russia attacks Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles – Europe live

Poland said it had scrambled aircraft to protect its airspace as Ukraine reported a Russian attack featuring more than 600 drones and missilesCollins Aerospace owner RTX said on Saturday that it had become aware of a cyber- related disruption to its MUSE software in selected airports, after major European flight hubs flagged delays due to a cyber-attack, Reuters reports.The company said:We are actively working to resolve the issue and restore full functionality to our customers as quickly as possible.The impact is limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual check-in operations. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Picasso painting not seen for 80 years unveiled by Paris auction house

Portrait of Dora Maar completed in Paris during war had been in private collection since being bought in 1944Europe live – latest updatesA newly discovered painting by Pablo Picasso of the French photographer and painter Dora Maar completed during the German occupation of Paris that has not been seen for 80 years, has been unveiled.The work, Bust of a Woman in a Flowery Hat (Dora Maar), was finished towards the end of the couple’s turbulent nine-year relationship and shows Maar in a softer, more colourful light than Picasso’s previous portraits of his then lover. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rutte calls Russian drones incursion into Poland ‘largest concentration of violations into Nato airspace’ – Europe live

Rutte says that ‘America’s commitment to Nato’s ironclad in every sense’ and he is ‘very happy with the American reaction’Tusk also says the announcement with BAE Systems is “only a part of our cooperation with the UK.”He says he “received another message from prime minister Starmer about greater UK involvement in military assistance, here in Poland, on an urgent basis,” without offering further details. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Poland says Russia’s drone incursion ‘wasn’t a mistake’ after Trump’s speculation – Europe live

Donald Trump appeared to be dismissive Thursday night as he said it ‘could have been an mistake’Prince Harry has also made a surprise visit to Kyiv after an invitation from the Ukrainian government, saying he wanted to do “everything possible” to help the recovery of the thousands of military personnel who have been seriously injured in the three-year war against Russia.During the trip to the Ukrainian capital, he and a team from his Invictus Games Foundation are set to detail new initiatives to support the rehabilitation of the wounded, with the eventual aim of providing help to all areas of the country. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Russian drone incursion an ‘aggressive, reckless act’, says EU as Poland plans no

Poland is seeking to step up its defences with plans to restrict air traffic in the eastern part of the countryGrynkewich now gets a specific question on Poland.He speaks about how allied command operations worked in this case, with every level “doing exactly what they were supposed to do, which was to defend Alliance territory.”“But when you’re when you’re an operational commander, and you have a capability and there’s an attack or an incursion into your airspace, the cost of the weapon doesn’t matter at that moment in time; you’re going to use it to defend our population.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UN security council to hold emergency meeting as Poland plans no

Poland is seeking to step up its defences with plans to restrict air traffic in the eastern part of the countryForeign ministers of Lithuania, Ukraine and Poland have just issued a joint statement “strongly condemning the recent incursion of Russian drones into Polish territory,” calling it a “deliberate and coordinated attack” and an “unprecedented provocation.”They recognised the need for “better coordination and operational coopration between our respective structures responsible for air security” to “prevent the harmful consequences of Russia’s outrageous actions.”Only an adequate and resolute response will half further escalation. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump to call Polish President over Russian drone incursion as pressure grows to hit Putin with 'harsh sanctions': RECAP

RECAP: Donald Trump has phoned Polish President Karol Nawrocki over the Russian drone incursion amid calls for the US to impose 'harsh sanctions' on Vladimir Putin .

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3 w. ago Trump to call Polish President over Russian drone incursion as pressure grows to hit Putin with 'harsh sanctions': Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during an attack in Ukraine.

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3 w. ago Trump to call Polish President over Russian drone incursion amid calls to hit Putin with 'harsh sanctions': Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during an attack in Ukraine.

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3 w. ago Russia offers to hold talks with Poland over drone incursion as NATO warns Putin 'we stand ready': Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during an attack in Ukraine.

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