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EU vows to stand firm on Russia as UK scrambles to explain sanctions

Brussels is testing the waters with G7 allies to introduce a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But recent decisions taken by the US and the UK suggest an uphill struggle to secure the green light.

Tech News

Mass unemployment, unrest: What Britons really think of AI

The UK public is watching the growth of AI “with more fear than excitement,” according to a new survey.

Europe Today

UK minister ‘confident’ of steel pact with EU ahead of looming tariffs

Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant hailed “very productive conversations” with EU counterparts on a carve-out for the UK from looming restrictions on steel imports. Britain's Labour-led government is pushing ahead with an economic reset despite political turbulence at home.

Culture news

Reality show scandal: Married At First Sight UK faces rape allegations

British broadcaster Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married ‌At First Sight UK - one of its flagship reality shows - after a BBC report detailing allegations of rape during the filming of the series.

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Former Google executive takes reins at scandal-hit BBC

Brittin replaces Tim Davie, who had held the BBC post since 2020. He resigned in November over a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump.

Europe News

Wes Streeting calls Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake'

Streeting has said he will stand in any leadership race to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Europe News

London police out in force as tens of thousands attend rival rallies

The Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day.

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London on edge as Tommy Robinson backers and pro-Palestinian marchers rally

Tens of thousands of people joined rival London marches for Tommy Robinson and Palestine, as 4,000 officers used strict routes to avoid clashes and keep order.

The Cube

MEP and far-right influencers barred from UK rally: What's the reason?

The UK government barred seven individuals from entering the UK, stating that their presence is "not conducive to the public good". But on what grounds and what does this decision mean in practice?

North Korea

North Korea slams UK over sanctions on Songdowon children's camp

Since the war in Ukraine erupted in 2022, 2,318 Ukrainian children remain missing, while 20,570 have been deported or forcibly displaced and 704 killed, according to a Ukrainian government portal.

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King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party

King Charles III marks 50 years of The King’s Trust at Buckingham Palace, celebrating its support for 1.5 million disadvantaged young people worldwide.

Europe Today

Latvia in turmoil: PM resigns over drone incursion — what now?

Latvia, an EU and NATO member, is facing political turmoil after PM Evika Siliņa resigned yesterday following a drone incursion described as a major security failure. Europe Today has exclusive comments from former Defence Minister Andris Sprūds, who also stepped down this week.

Europe News

UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns, setting up leadership bid

Streeting is the first Cabinet member to resign as Starmer faces pressure to step down after the Labour Party’s disastrous results last week in local and regional elections.

Europe News

Starmer says he will not step down as two ministers quit government

Starmer told Cabinet ministers that he took responsibility for devastating losses in last week’s local elections across the UK but he would fight on.

Europe Today

Farage surge makes Starmer's EU push crucial, UK minister says

Crushing local election loss is piling pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as rising support for the anti-immigration Reform UK exposes growing public frustration over migration and the economy.

Europe News

Starmer vows to put 'Britain at the heart of Europe' in key speech

Labour has been plunged into gloom by heavy losses last week in local elections across England and legislative votes in Scotland and Wales.

Europe Today

Watch: How Reform UK’s English landslide left Labour looking for a spark

The pro-Brexit Reform UK emerged as the biggest winner in last week’s English local elections, gaining more than 1,400 council seats. Most of those gains came from Labour, shifting the spotlight firmly onto its leader. But is his time in Number 10 already on the clock?

Europe Today

Putin says war may soon end, proposes ex-German chancellor as mediator

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day

Europe News

Why a weakened Starmer will worry the EU

After bruising local election losses, Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a renewed push for closer ties with the European Union — but Brussels worries that his political weakness could stall or derail any meaningful post-Brexit reset.

Art

Giant Henry Moore sculptures take over London's Kew Gardens

Thirty monumental works by Henry Moore have been placed across London's Kew Gardens, creating a dialogue between art and nature.