Politics
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Andy Burnham says ‘nothing off table’ in case of Rochdale grooming gang leader
Labour leader-in-waiting wants to close loophole preventing deportation of sex offender Andy Burnham will explore “all possible op…
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Von der Leyen’s party backs mapping ‘Islamist networks’ and scrapping key EU asylum protection
The European People's party wants authorities to map Islamist organisations networks, cut funding to civil society, and trigger mo…
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Burnham calls for grooming gang ringleader to be deported
The Labour leadership hopeful says he will "ask the home and foreign secretaries to review all possible options".
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Crimea fuel crisis sparks rare public anger as residents question Putin’s promises (Ukraine battlefield update, Day 1,588)
Petrol shortages in Crimea trigger complaints among locals against Russian authorities. While such shortages persist, Russia soldi…
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CPS considering charges against MP after rape arrest
Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.
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UK defence spending hike forces cuts to Welsh budget
Wales faces up to £30m in capital budget cuts this year as the UK government diverts funds to a £298bn defence plan, highlighting …
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Firebomb attacks in northern Greece target residences of governing party members
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed "outrage and anger" at what he called a "cowardly, terrorist and murderous attack."
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How a Polish-Ukrainian dispute over WW2 spiralled into a tit-for-tat medal spat
Conflict over Ukrainian Insurgent Army actions during World War Two recently escalated into biggest tension between Ukraine and Po…
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Finnish entrepreneur jailed for breach of EU sanctions after exporting trucks to Russia
Finland's 1,340-kilometre border with Russia has been closed since December 2023 after the arrival of around 1,000 migrants withou…
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UK prepares for regional power shift as Burnham nears premiership
Andy Burnham's expected ascent to the UK premiership is prompting a major shift toward regional economic power, signalling an end …
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Just a few social media posts from self-styled 'experts' can strongly influence opinion, study says
Researchers warn social media users can form strong opinions after viewing only a few social media posts on a topic. Across social…
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Is Andy Burnham facing a £5bn defence funding 'black hole'?
BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".
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Families of pesticide victims urge MEPs to stop ‘light‑touch’ rules on toxic sprays
MEPs want to make it easier for aerial spraying of pesticides, typically by drones, to be authorised by member states, and 15-year…
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EPP pushes to soften EU carbon market reforms in bid to shield industry
The largest political group in the European Parliament has urged the Commission to extend free carbon allowances for some industry…
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UK national lottery review to give public more say in how funds are spent
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy launches consultation on first changes to system in more than two decades The government is to review…
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A big thank you: EUobserver’s readership has nearly doubled since February
Growth in readership will allow us to invest even more in covering what matters in the EU.
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Two dead after storms batter Austria and Romania
Bucharest was hit particularly hard by storms overnight, with flooding damaging buildings and vehicles across the capital.
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Several people dead after blaze breaks out at Antwerp apartment block, police say
Police warned locals affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to shut off ventilation systems if necessary.
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Keir Starmer forced on back foot at PMQs over ‘weak’ defence plan
Prime minister says he will take no lectures from Tories after Kemi Badenoch says investment plan is insufficient UK politics live…
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Defence plan is '£5bn short', Badenoch says
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the defence spending plan is '£5bn' short and 'doesn't add up'.
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Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spending
The Conservative leader says the head of the UK armed forces 'made it known' that the military needed a minimum of £28bn more to d…
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Starmer leaves No 10 as he heads to PMQs
Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street as he heads to the Commons for one of his final Prime Minister's Questions.
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Politician says rabbit owners should have training
Welsh Labour's Mike Hedges asked Rhun ap Iorwerth about animal welfare in first minister's questions.
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Listen: Who will benefit from the new €3 tax on small parcels?
From Wednesday onwards, the European Union is introducing a new €3 customs duty on low-value parcels entering the bloc from outsid…