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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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Chinese-British nationals jailed after being convicted of spying on exiled Hong Kong dissidents

The sweeping National Security Law, which severely curtailed freedoms in Hong Kong, contributed to years of strained ties between Beijing and London.

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Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections

Residents in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry are choosing new members of parliament.

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Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer

The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.

(Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,574): Russia jamming Starlink and dirties own fuel to blunt Ukraine’s advances

Israel calls Nato ally Turkey ‘the new Iran’. Europe’s answer? Three settlers and some oranges

The EU’s asylum pact is live, but its workings remain in the dark

Germany reportedly prepping to take part in Strait of Hormuz safeguarding mission

One killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

Troubles bill risks helping IRA goals, says ex-minister Carns

Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military

MEPs pass EU‑US trade deal with Trump, while warning it is ‘unbalanced and unfair’

Labour activist admits vote rigging offence

Turkey turns Schengen visas into a pay‑to‑play system, while Big Tech blocks those who expose it

UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says

Russian attack against Kyiv’s holiest monastery shows Kremlin’s desire to wipe out Ukraine heritage, says theologian

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

Refugee groups condemn Tory plan to remove judges from asylum appeals

Smoke from Ukraine airstrike within eyeshot of Kremlin, after Russia hit iconic church (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,573)

Makerfield voters are giving Burnham the benefit of the doubt. If he fails, the consequences will be grave | Owen Jones

Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

‘The developers got greedy’: the women who took on the leasehold scandal, and won

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