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EU countries renew push against wastewater directive cost-sharing rules
Governments warn the rules could threaten supplies of critical medicines
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Europe’s rump solar industry eyes chance as Brussels turns against China
A handful of solar panel producers who survived the great offshoring of the 2000s want to bring it all back home
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Besieged Starmer thankful for EU rendez-vous
Britain had initially pressed for a summit in May
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UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway.
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EMA oversight sparks friction in medical devices overhaul
Italy and Czechia oppose a greater decision-making role for the European Medicines Agency
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Russian attack against Kyiv’s holiest monastery shows Kremlin’s desire to wipe out Ukraine heritage, says theologian
The attack on the Lavra turns a centuries-old spiritual landmark into a frontline in the wider battle over who gets to own the ver…
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UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".
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Refugee groups condemn Tory plan to remove judges from asylum appeals
Conservatives accused of attack on ‘crucial safeguards’ and of fostering ‘climate of hostility’ towards judiciary UK politics live…
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Europe’s Blind Spot: Delivering Real Connectivity Beyond Just Networks [Promoted Content]
Beyond coverage maps, now is the moment for Europe to think about the end-to-end connectivity that citizens and businesses actuall…
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Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government objects to rescue deal
Environment secretary raises concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from £10bn plan Thames Water should be nationalised…
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Starmer denies being snubbed by Trump at G7 summit
PM did not have bilateral meeting with US leader but says pair had ‘very productive’ conversations in group sessions Europe live –…
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Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey
The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation.
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From ‘veggie’ meat to price floors, fight over agri-food market rules has just begun
The lead MEP on the file wants stronger market intervention
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Kallas plan to punish Israel rejected, again
'We are not going to speculate on any other potential measures,' says a Commission spokesperson
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Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield
Left-leaning voters more willing to back Andy Burnham than Restore supporters are to vote Reform UK politics live – latest updates…
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Smoke from Ukraine airstrike within eyeshot of Kremlin, after Russia hit iconic church (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,573)
Ukrainians are hitting fuel plants within sight of the Kremlin, raising the prospect of petrol rationing.
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EU countries split over SPC extension as Biotech Act talks begin
Supporters cite competitiveness, while critics warn of higher costs
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Parliament debate reveals divisions over tech sovereignty laws
MEPs disagree on whether the US remains a trusted partner and whether deregulation is needed
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‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs
With Andy Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer UK pol…
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EPP accused of being ‘mouthpiece’ for tobacco industry ahead of crunch vote
The EPP defends its approach as pragmatic and health-oriented
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Makerfield voters are giving Burnham the benefit of the doubt. If he fails, the consequences will be grave | Owen Jones
Winning this byelection wouldn’t make Reform disappear. Would Burnham really have the courage needed to see them off in No 10? ‘We…
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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
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Free EU mobility must be free of labour abuse [Promoted Content]
The EU’s Fair Labour Mobility Package must put clear emphasis on fairness and put an end to labour abuse arising from free movemen…
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European Parliament plans to build ‘food court’
There are hygiene risks with the current canteen, fears the EU assembly's administration