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European Edition Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Politics

European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.

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How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson

The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.

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Trump went too far this time, and got a Meloni tongue-lashing

Voters see Donald Trump's personal abuse, even if the politicians pretend not to. Ties to the Trump administration are now politic

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Babcock says Brexit and Covid beset Royal Navy contract as profits plunge

Underlying operating profits down 19% with 2019 frigate-building programme making loss, firm reports One of the UK’s biggest defen

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full

Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?

Transition timetable: what a Starmer autumn handover could look like

The day I heard MEPs cry “Send Them Back”, and felt the ground move beneath me

What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?

Mbappé’s critique of the far right underscores France’s cultural divide

Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?

Russian internet exploded after Moscow airstrikes, war channels demand nuclear revenge on Kyiv (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,576)

Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch

Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win

Europol is going rogue, so Brussels is doubling its budget?

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

EU governments back Global Gateway, but insist Brussels explain where the billions go

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success

Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests

Hungary’s new government dismantles Fidesz‑era public media, triggering mass layoffs (67 days post-election)

Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial to continue deliberations on Friday

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