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Starmer says by-election loss ‘very disappointing’ as Greens take Gorton and Denton seat
Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer won the Gorton and Denton by-election with 14,980 votes, ahead of Reform UK on 10,578 and Labour on 9,364. Turnout was 47.6%, marginally lower than in the 2024 general election. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the result “very disappointing” but acknowledged voters’ frustration and impatience for change. He insisted he…
UK switches on first deep geothermal plant, producing power and lithium in Cornwall
The UK’s first deep geothermal plant has started operations at United Downs, Cornwall, generating renewable electricity from over 5km (around 3 miles) underground. The site will produce 3 megawatts (MW) of power — enough to supply 10,000 homes — with plans for three Cornwall projects to reach 10MW. The geothermal water, heated to over 190°C,…
Mette Frederiksen calls Denmark snap election for 24 March amid Arctic security debate
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called an early general election for 24 March, describing the next four years as “decisive” for Danish and European security. Addressing parliament, the Prime Minister said Denmark must “stand on our own feet” and reassess its relationship with the United States, adding that security will remain “the very foundation…
Iceland to hold referendum on reopening EU accession talks in the coming months, PM says
Iceland will hold a referendum in the coming months on whether to restart European Union accession talks, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir has confirmed. “In the coming months we are going to have a referendum on opening up the negotiations, the accession negotiations for Iceland to possibly join the EU,” Frostadottir told a joint press conference…
Ireland unveils maritime security strategy amid North Atlantic hybrid threats
Ireland has unveiled its first maritime security strategy, outlining plans to strengthen radar and subsea surveillance amid rising hybrid threats in the North Atlantic. Published by the Department of Defence, the strategy highlights vulnerabilities across Ireland’s territorial waters, which host major transatlantic data cables and critical energy interconnectors. The document cites concerns over Russia’s alleged…
Zelenskyy addresses EU Parliament as Russia-Ukraine conflict marks four years
Marking the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament, stating, “today we must be just as determined and strong as we were when the invasion began,” and warning that “the threat hasn’t become smaller.” He called on Europe and the United States to maintain transatlantic unity, defend democratic…
Labour faces challenge in key by-election amid Green Party and Reform UK rise
Support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is slipping in the Gorton and Denton constituency ahead of Thursday’s (26 February) by-election. The merged seat has returned Labour MPs for generations, but the resignation of Andrew Gwynne has left the party vulnerable. • Greens surge among younger, diverse voters in inner Manchester, led by Zack…
Slovakia halts emergency electricity supply to Ukraine as EU fails to pass 20th Russian sanctions package
Slovakia has stopped emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine after an ultimatum over disrupted Russian oil transit expired, intensifying tensions within the European Union. “From today, if Ukraine asks Slovakia for help stabilising its energy network, it will not receive such help,” Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Monday (23 February). Fico said Slovakia’s ambassador…
Dutch minority government sworn in under PM Rob Jetten
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has formally sworn in a new minority coalition government led by Rob Jetten, the Netherlands’ youngest-ever prime minister, at the Huis ten Bosch Royal Palace in The Hague. The king wished the government success “in uncertain times.” The coalition, formed after 117 days of negotiations, unites D66 (Democrats 66), the Christian Democrats,…
EU countries weigh response to Trump’s global tariff increases
EU countries are calibrating their response after US President Donald Trump raised import tariffs from 10% to 15%, a day after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled much of his previous tariff framework unlawful. France’s Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier called for a “united approach”, saying the EU has the necessary instruments should retaliation…
Ukraine condemns ‘ultimatums and blackmail’ from Hungary and Slovakia as energy dispute deepens
Ukraine has criticised “ultimatums and blackmail” by Hungary and Slovakia after the governments threatened to halt electricity supplies unless Ukraine restarts flows of Russian oil. Shipments through the Druzhba pipeline have been suspended since 27 January following damage from a Russian drone strike. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have…
Greece positions itself as EU gateway for US LNG ahead of 2027 Russian gas ban
Greece is positioning itself as Europe’s southern gateway for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, primarily from the United States, as the European Union prepares to ban Russian gas by 2027. Before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia supplied around 40% of EU gas. By 2024, this fell to 11%, with US LNG now accounting for…
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘definitely not losing’ war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is “definitely not losing” its war with Russia, ahead of the four-year anniversary of the conflict. Speaking to AFP, Zelenskyy said: “You can’t say that we’re losing the war… The question is whether we will win. That is the question — but it’s a very costly question.” He…
Clashes erupt in Tirana over corruption probe as protesters demand PM Edi Rama resign
Police in Tirana used tear gas and water cannon on Friday (20 February) after opposition protesters clashed with officers near the office of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. Demonstrators threw petrol bombs and fireworks, demanding the government’s resignation amid corruption allegations against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. The unrest follows a December indictment by Albania’s…
Hungary blocks €90bn EU loan to Ukraine amid Druzhba pipeline dispute
Hungary has blocked a proposed €90bn EU loan for Ukraine, threatening efforts to stabilise Kyiv’s public finances ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. The veto was raised by Hungary’s EU ambassador, halting a December agreement by EU leaders to allow the European Commission to borrow against the EU budget and lend the…
UK and European allies launch LEAP air defence initiative to counter drone and missile threats
The UK and four European allies have launched a new joint air defence initiative aimed at strengthening NATO’s eastern flank and protecting European airspace. At a meeting of the European Group of Five (E5) in Krakow on Friday (20 February), the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland unveiled the Low-Cost Effectors & Autonomous Platforms (LEAP)…
Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested at Sandringham as part of a Thames Valley Police investigation into alleged misconduct in public office, following renewed scrutiny over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest — the first of a member of the British royal family in modern times — prompted King Charles to issue…
Hungary and Slovakia suspend diesel exports to Ukraine amid Druzhba pipeline dispute
Hungary and Slovakia have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine amid an escalating energy dispute linked to disrupted Russian oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline. Oil transfers to both EU states halted on 27 January 2026 after reported damage to the pipeline inside Ukraine. “Diesel fuel deliveries to Ukraine have been halted. And diesel fuel deliveries…
German population projected to shrink 5% by 2050 as ageing threatens economic growth
Germany’s population is projected to decline by nearly 5% by 2050, a sharper contraction than previously forecast, according to research from the Ifo Institute. Updated data from Germany’s statistical office shows the population could fall to around 79 million — the lowest level since the early 1990s. Ifo economist Joachim Ragnitz warned that accelerating population…
Russia-Ukraine peace talks continue in Geneva amid territorial and security disputes
Officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are set to reconvene in Geneva on Wednesday (18 February) for a second day of trilateral peace negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war. Talks are centred on Moscow’s demand for control of Ukrainian-held territory in Donetsk, alongside debates over postwar Western security guarantees for Kyiv. Ukrainian…
UK PM unveils AI chatbot crackdown to strengthen child online safety
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to tighten regulation of artificial intelligence chatbots and restrict minors’ internet access, as part of a broader child online safety strategy. The UK government said it will target illegal AI-generated content and seek faster legal powers to respond to technological developments. “Technology is moving really fast, and…
Polish President Nawrocki backs security strategy ‘based on nuclear potential’
Poland President Karol Nawrocki has signalled support for developing nuclear defence capabilities, citing security concerns linked to Russia. Speaking to Polsat, Nawrocki described himself as “a great supporter of Poland joining the nuclear project” and argued that the country should develop its security strategy “based on nuclear potential.” He added: “This path, with respect for…
Orbán says ‘Those who love freedom should not fear the East, but Brussels’ ahead of pivotal elections
Speaking to supporters on Saturday (14 February), Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Brussels posed a greater threat to Hungary than Russia, dismissing concerns over Moscow’s war against Ukraine ahead of Hungary’s pivotal April elections. “We must get used to the idea that those who love freedom should not fear the East, but Brussels,” the…
Allied investigation links Navalny death to rare toxin, UK and European partners say
Alexei Navalny was likely killed using the rare toxin epibatidine, according to a joint assessment by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and Netherlands in 2026. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said “only the Russian government had the means, motive and opportunity” to deploy the toxin while Navalny was…
Greek farmers rally over subsidy delays and rising costs as unrest continues to grow
Farmers from across Greece gathered in central Athens, driving tractors to Syntagma Square outside parliament on Friday (13 February), protesting rising production costs, subsidy delays, and trade pressures. Police closed central streets as demonstrators staged an overnight rally, highlighting mounting tensions over agricultural sustainability, EU subsidies, and import competition. Protests intensified despite recent talks with…
Zelenskyy says Putin is ‘slave to war’ as he highlights Russia’s war losses in Munich Security Conference address
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Vladimir Putin is “a slave to war” during his address at the Munich Security Conference, arguing Moscow is willing to sustain heavy battlefield losses to maintain territorial gains in Ukraine. Highlighting the cost of continued fighting, Zelenskyy said Russian forces lost roughly 65,000 troops in December 2025 and January 2026, adding the…
Starmer declares ‘we are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore,’ urges European unity
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a forceful address on Europe’s security and Britain’s global role at the Munich Security Conference 2026 on Saturday (14 February). Starmer emphasised the need to build hard power, stating: “We must be able to deter aggression, and yes, if necessary, we must be ready to fight, to do whatever…
‘Europe has to learn to become a geopolitical power,’ Macron tells Munich Security Conference
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has urged European nations to strengthen long-term defence planning, declaring that “Europe has to learn to become a geopolitical power.” Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Macron called for deeper strategic autonomy, including developing deep-strike capabilities and reviewing how France’s nuclear deterrent could support wider European security. He warned that Europe…
High Court rules UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful
The UK governments ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation has been ruled unlawful by the High Court of England and Wales, though the ban remains while the government appeals. The group was proscribed in July 2025 after targeting Israel-linked defence firms, including Elbit Systems, and following a break-in at RAF Brize…
Italy passes bill granting government powers to impose ‘naval blockades’ on migrant boats
Italy’s Cabinet has approved a bill allowing naval blockades to stop migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at its borders, marking a further step in the migration strategy of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The legislation allows Italy to restrict entry into territorial waters for up to 30 days, extendable to six months, if authorities…
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