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European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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Ant Middleton backs Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in Makerfield byelection
Endorsement by former soldier, despite party’s apparent efforts to distance itself from him, is likely bid to attract Restore Brit…
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Asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel targeted by far right as Home Office ends contract
Bell hotel in Epping was scene of violent protests after asylum seeker living there sexually assaulted girl and woman Asylum seeke…
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EU countries reach deal to unblock accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
Friday's agreement allows Ukraine and Moldova to formally open the first cluster of accession negotiations, known as "Fundamentals…
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UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps
Keir Starmer to set out plans on Monday but there are fears a decision to ban some platforms but not others will lead to legal cha…
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Capitals back down in eleventh-hour talks on air passenger rights
MEPs succeed in defending statutory compensation, but lose the battle over free cabin luggage
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Who is Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary replacing John Healey?
Ex-paratrooper, once touted as a leadership contender, described by MPs as ‘honourable’ and ‘generally a good bloke’ MPs who know …
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'Hussarz' roar over Poland as first F-35s officially enter service
Residents of several Polish cities heard the roar of F-35 fighter engines as the first three jets delivered to Poland staged a cer…
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Martin Rowson on the resignation of John Healey – cartoon
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Capitals put strict conditions on CO2 tariff emergency suspension
Some countries warn they are now too restrictive to shield farmers from high fertiliser prices
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Remove Windrush payout scheme from Home Office control, campaigners urge
Public figures sign open letter calling for scheme to be moved from Home Office to independent body UK politics live – latest upda…
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Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet.
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Editors’ Choice: FCAS without jets will never get off the ground
What use is the Combat Air System without the crucial fighter jets?
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Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
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EU countries split on whether to go it alone or unite on US drug pricing
Five EU countries mount coordinated pushback to Trump's drug pricing threats
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Athens signals support for EU-wide push on medicines access and pricing [Advocacy Lab]
Five EU governments are pressing for closer coordination on drug pricing and reimbursement as cost and supply pressures mount
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What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview
It has been a turbulent week for PM, after defence minister John Healey resigned.
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EU sanctions scare jolted FIDE into ousting Russian chess federation
The Swiss-based FIDE has been accused of dragging out Russia's suspension after the Court of Arbitration for Sport, an internation…
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G7 in Evian: Macron uses ‘middle powers’ summit to toughen EU line on China
French president Emmanuel Macron has invited leaders of the world's so-called 'middle powers' to a G7 summit that starts on Monday…
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Healey showdown raises fresh questions over Starmer-Reeves power dynamic
Former defence secretary’s accusation, that PM lacks impetus and is easily swayed by chancellor’s demands, is familiar territory O…
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Labour’s woes are like a slow-motion car crash – and Keir Starmer isn’t even in the driving seat | Marina Hyde
More resignations, more possible leadership challenges and dubious ‘sources’ – the PM has lost control of his own political agenda…
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EU eyeing two-tier structure for AI gigafactories, insiders say
Commission push for AI compute hubs is taking on a more distributed shape
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Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka might fall to Russia before end of summer (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,569)
With Moscow’s troops close to closing a pincer around Kostiantynivka while Kyiv’s drones gnaw at Russia’s land corridor to Crimea,…
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Spanish court opens new Zapatero probe over €1.3m jewellery haul
The former prime minister was already under investigastion over an alleged influence-peddling and money-laundering network
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Watering down EU carbon market will backfire with higher costs, councils warn
The Dutch Scientific Climate Council led the appeal, after member states including Italy and Poland began pushing for concessions …