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Bomb alerts disrupt flights across Europe

Flights to Lisbon and Rome were affected on Friday, while French authorities reported four further alerts involving aircraft over their territory.

Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

Miller will take over from Susie Wiles on Monday, days after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections.

US chip stocks rebound after post-midterm sell-off

Nvidia and Micron helped lift the Nasdaq on Friday after concerns over AI spending and possible restrictions on data centres drove a sharp fall a day earlier.

US Mid-Terms: Democrats win Congress and Senate

What could the Mid-Term elections mean for America

What could the Mid-Terms mean for America

Trump Raises Fresh Questions Over Accepting US Midterm Election Results

President Donald Trump has said he would accept the results of the November 3 US midterm elections if they are honest, prompting renewed debate over election integrity and the acceptance of voting outcomes.

Israel Faces Political Deadlock as Netanyahu Falls Short of Parliamentary Majority

Israel faces difficult coalition negotiations after Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 parliamentary seats, leaving it short of a majority, while opposition parties explore alternative alliances.

Trump announces "energy ceasefire"

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire", with immediate effect. Russia has not yet responded to that announcement…

Multiple deaths reported on strike at Saudi airport

At least 12 people are reported to have died following strikes on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed…

Trump agrees oil deal with Russia

US President Donald Trump has said that Russia will provide "the American and global marketplace" with nearly five million US tons of diesel after a phone call with Vladimir…

Man arrested on terrorism charges over RAF Fairford incident

Counter Terrorism police said another man, the seventh, has been arrested in connection with the RAF Fairford incident in September. This latest arrest comes shortly after the…

US removes all Air Force bombers from RAF Fairford after suspected terror plot

The United States has removed all US Air Force bomber aircraft from RAF Fairford following a suspected terror attack on September 27th, a Pentagon official confirmed. A number of…

UK rejoining EU not off the table: PM Andy Burnham

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday floated going “all the way” and rejoining the EU, as he vowed to scope out options for future EU-UK ties. “We could stay as we are. We…

Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following an incident on board the plane. The Flydubai flight was diverted after falling around 14,000…

Terrorism and bomb threat averted at UK air base

A possible terrorism and bomb threat has been averted at a UK military airbase after police were tipped off about suspicious vehicle movements in the area close to the airbase.…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes "associate member of the EU" for Canada

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during her annual State of the European Union address: "I would like to work with you…

Leaders of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales sign historic co-operation agreement

The nationalist party leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed an historic co-operation agreement calling for the "right to self-determination" for their…

UK flights disrupted following air traffic control failure

Flights have been grounded throughout Britain after an air traffic control technical failure. All flights into London Heathrow and Gatwick have been halted until at least 7pm,…

Keir Starmer to stand down as MP

Former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is to stand down as an MP. Keir Starmer, who resigned as PM in July, had previously said he would remain as MP until the…

At least eight people have died after a passenger ferry with over 250 people on board capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus. 18 people are still missing. The ferry had left…

Death toll rises in Nepal flash floods

The number of people who have died in the Nepal flash floods has risen to 353 with more than 1,000 reported missing, authorities said. Hundreds of foreign travellers are reported…

Equality is not just a box to tick - EP President Roberta Metsola

Addressing the 2026 Rimini Meeting, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said that the European Parliament will keep working for a modern Europe that is…

Harry and Meghan moving back to UK

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving back to the UK this month. Harry and Meghan initially left the UK in March 2020 with their son Archie, one-year-old at the time. They…

Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain

taly has temporarily reintroduced border checks for certain travellers arriving from Spain following the recent migrant surge in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The…

More than 320,000 now evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to spread

More than 320,000 people have been evacuated across parts of France and Spain as fast-moving wildfires continue to sweep through southern Europe, fuelled by extreme heat, dry…

Andy Burnham becomes new Labour Prime Minister

Andy Burnham is now officially prime minister, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King invited him to form a government, and Burnham accepted the invitation. In a statement,…

Andy Burnham elected Labour leader, will become PM on Monday

Andy Burnham formally declared leader of the Labour Party ahead of becoming prime minister on Monday. He takes over as prime minister after Sir Keir Starmer was forced out of…

Reform leader Nigel Farage resigns as MP

Reform leader Nigel Farage resigns as MP. Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton which will mean a by-election and he says he intends to run for re-election. [caption…

Fertiliser prices: MEPs approve support for farmers

On Tuesday, Parliament adopted measures designed to alleviate the impact on EU farmers of rising fertiliser prices. MEPs decided to fast-track the changes to the EU common…

EU demands fairness and transparency after FIFA's Balogun reversal

"We support the principle of fair play and transparent competition," the European Commission said as fury at FIFA intensifies. The European Commission has demanded fairness and…

Venezuela earthquakes: More than 30,000 missing

As search and rescue teams continue the daunting task of looking for survivors and the injured following the devastating double earth quake on Wednesday, authorities say the…

Fatalities and heavy casualties as strong earthquakes hit Venezuela

At least 32 people are reported to have died and many hundreds injured as two strong earthquakes struck 100 miles from Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Reports say the first…

UK battle for PM

Shortly after Sir Keir Starmer announced he is to step down as prime minister, former Health Minister Wes Streeting has just tweeted on social media that he is backing Andy…

Trump says Keir Starmer should resign

As Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer comes under ever increasing pressure to step down, US President Donald Trump has jumped on the bandwagon, writing on his social media platform…

EP leaders visit Dublin ahead of the Irish EU presidency

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and political group leaders will visit Dublin to prepare for the upcoming Irish presidency of the Council of the EU. On Tuesday, 23…

US ends naval blockade in Straits of Hormuz as talks in Switzerland in doubt

The US has ended its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has said it will start charging a fee for use of the vital waterway. President Donald Trump made a show of…

Metsola to EU leaders: “We need to deliver. We don’t have the luxury of time.”

At the European Council, President Roberta Metsola called for seizing the momentum on enlargement, competitiveness and the next long-term EU budget. On enlargement, welcoming the…

Andy Burnham wins by-election to increase speculation of Labour leadership challenge

Andy Burnham has won a by-election in Makerfield which will see the former Labour Mayor of Manchester return to Westminster and probably mount a leadership challenge. Burnham won…

Iran pledges no nuclear weapons as US commits $300bn, leaked deal draft shows

The US-Iran outline deal to end the war would see Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in exchange for financial incentives to comply with the agreement. The deal, which…