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How Denmark became the sperm donation capital of the world
The introduction of cryotechnology in the 1950s changed things forever
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UK supermarkets are selling salmon fed on chicken. Here’s why
Some retailers had previously ruled out selling chicken-fed salmon to customers
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Russian missile and drone blitz kills 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks help in Norway
Officials say Russia has launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine and that at least four people have been killed
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Venice Biennale art exhibition Shame Parade to open on Isle of Bute
Scotland’s Venice Biennale exhibition, Shame Parade, will open at Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute in April 2027 before touring the UK and Europe.
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EU faces €70 billion Ukraine funding headache as war costs soar
The EU is searching for another €70 billion to sustain Ukraine's war effort in 2027, but rising borrowing costs and divisions over the Russian assets leave Brussels with few easy options.
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Zelensky and US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.
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EU unveils a new Arctic push as global warming and security threats reshape the region
The European Union has unveiled a plan to boost its presence in the Arctic
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Zelenskyy arrives in Oslo ahead of meeting with Trump envoy Witkoff
The latest diplomatic push comes amid a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington, as the US presses Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure while Kyiv faces delays in Patriot missile deliveries and reported restrictions on intelligence-sharing and satellite communications. #EuropeNews
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Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy. #EuropeToday
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Ukraine war live: Trump and Putin could attend China peace summit without Zelensky
The US president thinks somebody else needs to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine
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Why you might not know if your salmon is being raised on chicken
Suppliers to British supermarkets are switching to chicken byproducts to feed their salmon
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Cristiano Ronaldo given 30-day suspension by Portuguese FA
Cristiano Ronaldo is given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month.
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Data Centers
Discover more about Data Centers with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Scottish salmon farm operator reports loss of £64 million
Bakkafrost Scotland has reported deepening losses to £64 million.
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Norwegian undersea cable builder pitches 2,800-mile transatlantic data link between Canada and Europe to bypass the US — Canadian majority partner sought to help fund and build new $620 million fiber connection to reduce reliance on American routes
Further attempts to reduce reliance on US infrastructure
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Britain’s biggest warship sets sail for the Arctic in latest NATO show of strength
The deployment marks the second phase of Operation Firecrest
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Microsoft pulls out of AI datacentre project in Essex over power supply concerns
Development by UK firm Nscale heralded by ministers as largest of its kind in country loses anchor tenant
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Death of Scotland’s seas? Fury at SNP stewardship of country's once-bountiful waters
Campaigners are outraged at the SNP’s stewardship of the sea. Our Writer at Large hears from them, and their fishing lobby opponents who have just hired an SNP minister as CEO
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‘4,000 people minding our own business’: four decades on, Falklands again face a hostile Argentina
Facing a slump in the polls, Argentina’s president is making economic attacks on the islands’ oil industry, and suggesting its key fisheries industry could be next
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Soldiers’ gate codes were captured by dashcams they forgot to switch off
A routine military exercise turned awkward after Norwegian soldiers discovered dashcam recordings showing their movements and restricted-area access codes
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The verdict: Would your life change if the UK rejoined the EU?
The UK Prime Minister’s recent hints at rejoining the EU or its single market have sparked debate across Brussels and Westminster. But to what extent would a closer relationship actually change daily life for Brits in Europe? We asked our readers, and here’s what you had to say.
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No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme
Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package
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Teenage hitman from Norway locked up for plotting UK murder for Iran-backed gang
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, agreed to shoot an unknown target for 25,000 euros
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Norwegian teenage hitman hired for UK murder by Iran-backed crime gang jailed for 20 years
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition
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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House
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Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Teen who went to West Yorkshire amid assassination plot locked up for 20 years
The teenager travelled to the UK in March last year after agreeing to carry out a killing for 25,000 euros (£21,500).
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Norwegian teen hitman jailed for 20 years for UK murder plot linked to Iran gang
‘I can finally kill someone and it’s perfect as I get money to do it,’ Johannes Kongsnes Natland reportedly bragged
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Norwegian teen 'hitman' Johannes Natland detained for UK murder plot
Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.
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Flash floods destroy villages in central Nepal
Landslide blocks river and triggers downstream flooding, while summer temperatures persist in Portugal
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Why you'll need to remember your ETA when renewing a passport
Passengers heading to the UK with a supposedly valid ETA might be turned away at the airport if they forget this crucial piece of travel preparation.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Germany and France strike deal to further relax EU auto emissions rules, Merz says EU will need to increase funding for Ukraine, house martin named Germany’s Bird of the Year for 2027 and more news on Friday, October 16th.
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Germany and France strike deal to further relax EU auto emissions rules
France and Germany have backed a further scaling down of EU emission rules for cars as part of a long-negotiated deal on the automotive industry struck Thursday, diplomatic sources confirmed to AFP.
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Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid war?
The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly. #EuXl
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Closure of Yorkshire gas storage site 'would risk UK's ability to keep lights on'
The closure of a Yorkshire gas storage site would risk the UK's ability “to keep the lights on” a union claims, as it called for government support.
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‘Nightmare Scenario’: Zero-Click Spyware Is Infecting Phones via Targeted Ads
Researchers at The Citizen Lab have for the first time released technical evidence of sophisticated mercenary spyware being distributed via online advertising.
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Fishermen furious after Norwegian trawler catches '12 per cent' of quota in one day
Fisherman in Shetland have called for urgent government action after more than 12 of the UK's entire quota for saithe was caught by a Norwegian ship in one day
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Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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ScottishPower Renewables breaks world record with 1.8km cable duct installation
ScottishPower Renewables has installed two record-length cable ducts beneath the Suffolk coast for its £4bn East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm.
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European Security Council: New idea or a repackaged hybrid toolbox?
The European Commission wants a European Security Council to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Critics say it repackages the EU’s existing hybrid toolbox without addressing the unanimity rule that limits its power. Watch the video! #EuXl
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Hidden sounds of nature brought to life in fascinating new book
Wilderness Songs review: Hidden sounds of nature brought to life in fascinating new book
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Fraud probe over NATO contracts leads to 5 arrests in Norway and searches in Germany and Romania
The European Union’s criminal justice agency says five people have been arrested in Norway in connection with suspected fraud and bribery linked to NATO ship contracts
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Your guide to the best events happening in the Harrogate district this October
Whether you're planning a night out this weekend or looking ahead to the rest of October, here's our pick of the best shows, gigs, comedy and cultural events happening across the Harrogate district.
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How to watch Below Deck season 13 for free — stream the yacht-rockin' reality TV show from anywhere
Captain Kerry and the crew charter their way to Thailand
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Are the European 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs working?
The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.
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First cod, now two popular fish and chip alternatives are under threat
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Yorkshire tiger latest: Victim identified as William Chapman as family pays tribute
Chapman’s family say he ‘suffered from significant mental illness’ and had been prescribed ‘strong medication’
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Is the European Security Council the EU’s answer to hybrid attacks?
The European Commission proposed a new European Security Council (ESC) to respond to a recent surge in state-sponsored hybrid warfare, like cyberattacks and sabotage. #EuXl
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