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Alasdair Sandford

United Kingdom

'Inflammatory': UK's Braverman slammed over migrant 'invasion' remark

The UK interior minister has been accused of inflaming tensions by describing migrants crossing the Channel in small boats as "the invasion on our southern coast".

Ukraine

Ships with grain leave ports despite Moscow's exports deal pullout

Ukraine, the EU and US have turned on Moscow for halting the grain export deal, as Russia stands accused of risking increased global hunger and starvation.

My Europe Series

What's behind Liz Truss's downfall and the UK's political instability?

Commentators identify 'fantasy economics', the pursuit of ideology over pragmatism, the way the Tory party chooses its leaders — and the ongoing fallout from Brexit.

United Kingdom

'I'm a fighter not a quitter' says Truss in first PMQs since U-turns

Defying calls to quit even though her tax plans have been reversed, the beleagured British leader came under more scrutiny at Prime Minister's Questions.

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France

Tens of thousands strike in France over pay and cost of living

Tuesday's industrial action hit the transport, health, education and energy sectors as workers demand pay rises to cope with high inflation.

United Kingdom

Hunt declares U-turn on Truss tax plan as clamour grows for PM to quit

New finance minister Jeremy Hunt has outlined his economic plan two weeks early, as disquiet grows among Conservative backbenchers over the prime minister's position.

Ukraine

Nine dead in Russia's 'kamikaze drones' and missile strikes on Monday

President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'terrorising' civilians in a new wave of attacks; EU mulls sanctions against Iran over 'suicide drones': Monday's key developments.

United Kingdom

Truss resigns: A timeline of three months of UK political chaos

From Boris Johnson's summer resignation, to the economic and political turmoil under Liz Truss's tenure that ended with her departure too: a blow-by-blow account of events in the UK's latest crisis.

United Kingdom

Truss 'incredibly sorry' as Kwarteng sacked as UK finance minister

Kwasi Kwarteng's departure comes amid financial and political turmoil over government policy. His successor Jeremy Hunt will be the UK's fourth finance minister in as many months.

USA

'Stop the jitters': IMF chief chides UK amid pressure for Truss U-turn

World financial leaders meeting in Washington have criticised the Truss government's unfunded tax cut plan amid fears the market turmoil could overshadow more considerable challenges.

United Kingdom

UK body seeks return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece in 'win-win' deal

A new advisory board is confident of a breakthrough in the long-running row over the sculptures known in Britain as the "Elgin Marbles", in a potential exchange deal.

France

'Come back to the negotiating table,' Macron tells Putin

In a TV interview, the French president accused his Russian counterpart of dragging Europe into the war and called on him to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.

United Kingdom

Truss toils to stop UK economic turmoil from turning into tailspin

The British prime minister, in office for barely a month, is struggling to stem the tide amid massive market turmoil, gloomy economic forecasts and a catastrophic drop in ratings.

Ukraine

Ukraine latest: Crimea bridge blast arrests, deadly attack on market

Russia's FSB says eight are held over the bombing of the Russia-Crimea bridge; a reported missile attack on a market in eastern Ukraine; Putin taunts Europe over gas: Wednesday's key developments.

Czech Republic

Macron and Truss kiss and make up in Prague after 'friend or foe' row

The new UK PM made it clear the French president was a "friend", having ruffled diplomatic feathers during the leadership contest by saying "the jury's out".

United Kingdom

How Brexit has harmed Liz Truss' quest for 'growth, growth and growth'

The UK PM hailed Brexit's "huge opportunities" as her party conference speech highlighted the need for economic growth. Yet many studies say one obstacle to that is Brexit itself.

United Kingdom

More trouble for Truss as Tory conference begins amid ratings collapse

The prime minister has admitted she should have "laid the ground better" for the mini-budget which brought market turmoil. Several party figures have spoken out against it.

Ukraine

US says Russia's war 'more difficult' as Zelenskyy hails Lyman capture

Russia’s loss of the strategic eastern town came a day after Vladimir Putin proclaimed the annexation of the Donetsk region in which it is situated.

United Kingdom

'Trust me' says Truss after budget havoc and as UK energy bills rise

The British prime minister insists the government has a "clear plan" that is "right for the country" after its mini-budget caused market turmoil and an opinion poll nosedive

United Kingdom

Truss government has 'lost control of UK economy', says Labour leader

Sir Keir Starmer's speech to Labour's annual conference comes as an opinion poll gives the opposition its largest lead over the Conservatives in two decades.

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