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UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate
Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
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‘This is state violence’: Paris students rage at politicians and heavy-handed policing
Unprecedented protests that began in low-income banlieue are turning ugly, with investigations under way into police brutality
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France student protests live: Riot police use tear gas as over 260,000 people rally
‘Barricades are ablaze’ as protestors given ‘endless supply of projectiles,’ local media reports
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Kenya confirms first Ebola case after patient dies as Congo outbreak spreads
Kenya’s Health Ministry has confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case
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Newscast - Is RAF Fairford Safe? - BBC Sounds
The US withdraws its bombers from RAF Fairford following last week’s major incident.
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Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?
The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.
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France braces for national day of student protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
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From blockades to violence: what is driving France's school protests?
Student protests erupted in the Paris region in mid-September and have since spread across the nation, with some demonstrations descending into violent clashes with police. #EuropeNews
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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
The world lost a prominent and celebrated voice for the women’s movement in September with the death of author and activist Gloria Steinem
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Lack of transparency in what space weapons nations are pursuing and even on what's already in orbit
The United States military recently confirmed that the U.S. has deployed weapons in space
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FTSE outperforms European peers as euro struggles
Political and fiscal concerns in Europe kept bond yields elevated and weighed on the euro.
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Cutomers 'heartbroken' as small plates restaurant to close after five years
A beloved Northallerton restaurant has announced it will close its doors for the final time later this month.
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A celebratory remark after a soccer game deepens rift between Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Haiti’s 4-1 win over the Dominican Republic during a recent soccer match has unleashed long simmering racial, political and economic tensions between the two countries that share the island of Hispaniola
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US meeting in Poland excluding France, UK, Baltics risks dividing NATO
US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby is hosting representatives from five key NATO members in Poland to discuss defence capabilities and the future of the alliance. Critics warn the exclusion of some Allies risks creating a “toxic” divide. #EuropeNews
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UK threatens to expel Israeli diplomats over planned East Jerusalem consulate closure
Tit-for-tat expulsions expected after relations deteriorate as a result of UK ban on goods from illegal settlements
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Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in some public places
Camera-enabled Meta spectacles are already restricted in UK and US because of fears about unauthorised covert recording
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Video. Clashes in French cities as students continue to protest over education funding
Video. Students in Marseille and Lille escalate protests over education funding, barricading schools and clashing with police as blockades spread across France.
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Schoolboy, 15, loses hand after picking up police stun grenade during French school protests
PM orders ministers to tackle students’ five major demands, including organising replacement teachers and school repairs
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Schools set on fire in France as student riots dramatically escalate
The French education minister wants to work with unions to prevent further riots after thousands of young people have been arrested across France
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Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and riot police
The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident.
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Why Lib Dem proposals to cut income tax are not feasible - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Tony Galbraith, Brough, East Yorkshire.
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Tiny rainbow slug found on UK beach leaves experts stunned
Rainbow sea slugs are traditionally found in warmer Atlantic waters off the coast of Spain, Portugal and France
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Student, 15, has hand blown off by police stun grenade during French mass protests
Protesters have clashed with police across the country for a second week
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Man jailed for life over failed knife attack at Israeli embassy in London
Abdullah Albadri arrived in the UK on a small 16 days before trying to break into the embassy with two knives.
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15-year-old loses hand during French schools protest as clashes with police continue – Europe live
Hundreds of schools in France remain closed amid planned demonstrations across the country
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Anti-migrant protesters clash with police as dinghy arrives
The dinghy was shadowed by French rescue vessels until it entered English waters, where it was met by RNLI boats
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Nigel Farage - What my Reform government would do in its first 100 days
Writing for The Northern Echo, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage sets out what he says his government would do in its first 100 days in power, including pledges on immigration, tax and energy bills.
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Europe has changed since Britain voted to leave, do we really want to rejoin the EU? - Jayne Dowle
Clamping down on English Channel migrants, easier exports of UK food, drink and cars, freedom of movement for young people, what’s not to like about Andy Burnham’s proposal to move closer to the European Union?
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The Big Question: Is the cruise industry’s bad reputation fair?
The cruise industry is attracting younger travellers, but how is it addressing concerns over emissions and overtourism? #TheBigQuestion
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What will the next leader of the UN need to get the job done in an increasingly complex world?
On Jan. 1, the next United Nations secretary-general will take over an aging global organization controlled by World War II powers
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The best road trips to spot Europe’s most impressive wildlife
Planning a wildlife escape? These European road trips combine spectacular scenery with some of the continent’s best opportunities for spotting animals in the wild. #Destinations
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Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results
Incumbent leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro. Follow the latest results live
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Newton Aycliffe family return to hospital where daughter died to donate 102 bunnies
A heartbroken Newton Aycliffe family returned to the RVI hospital where their nine-year-old daughter died to donate 102 bunny teddies in her memory.
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Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results
Incumbent leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro. Follow the latest results live
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Anti-migrant protesters gather in seaside town as dinghy arrives in UK
The dinghy was shadowed by French rescue vessels until it entered English waters, where it was met by RNLI boats
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British Museum announces changes in bid to lower Bayeux Tapestry queues
The changes come after widespread backlash over hours-long queues and reports of ticket-holders being turned away
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France to close up to 500 schools on Monday over student protests
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.
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Nearly all women arriving on small boats have been raped, says Shabana Mahmood
Home secretary warns people traffickers will exploit asylum seekers because they decide who comes to the UK
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Chronicles: Medieval might not have Tom Hardy, but this RTS game combines 2,000-troop battles, Crusader Kings diplomacy, and Mount & Blade combat into an ambitious medieval RPG sandbox
Part intricately detailed historical battle simulator, part choice-driven RPG, Chronicles: Medieval punches far above its weight.
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“We don't feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says Muslim World League
While in Brussels to meet with political and religious leaders, Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed the need to deepen dialogue in order to confront the turmoil facing the world and that Europe's "civilised constitutions" will prevent political excesses.
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WRC: Elfyn Evans becomes world champion after late Oliver Solberg crash
Five-time runner-up Elfyn Evans is world champion for the first time after rival Oliver Solberg crashes in the final moments of Rally Italia Sardegna.
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More than 400 schools in France to be closed on Monday as more protests planned
Education minister says 24 schools have been burnt or ransacked and 78 staff members injured since student unrest began last month
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French student protests: 400–500 schools closed on Monday
Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or vandalised”. The ministry also reports that 78 education staff have been injured since the movement began. #EuropeNews
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Hundreds of schools to remain closed in France as violent student protests continue
What to know about the France protests
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