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County Durham to forge new links with Italy and revive historic French partnership
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris are set to be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland after plans were approved by councillors.
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EU negotiates sanction swap with China to rescue critical ASML supplier — German coatings firm faces shutdown without Chinese rare earths
Sindlhauser risks going out of business in the coming months if the sanctions remain
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Photo exhibition in Edinburgh tells story of fierce Ukraine war battle
A photo exhibition telling the story of the defence of a town in Ukraine has been installed in Edinburgh
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Russians complain about broken dating apps and takeaway delays after Ukraine strikes
After Russian energy attacks left Ukrainians without heating and electricity last winter, Kyiv has in 2026 sought to disrupt Russian daily life in response
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What is Starlink and why is it so important for Ukraine?
Elon Musk says the United States owns and controls the military-grade version of Starlink, which both Ukraine and Britain use
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IMF says African economies performing well despite shocks from the Iran war
The head of the International Monetary Fund’s Africa department says African economies have managed to weather the energy crisis brought on by the Iran war
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AfD leader threatens to pull German funding for Ukraine
German chancellor Friedrich Merz said meanwhile that giving up on Kyiv would have ‘an enormous impact on the entire political order of this continent’
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Mamdani tells Liverpool fan Man City ‘shouldn’t be in league’ after loss
Zohran Mamdani told a Liverpool fan that Manchester City “shouldn’t even be in the league” after the Reds lost 3-0 over the weekend. The mayor of New York City, an avid Arsenal fan, aimed a dig at a Liverpool-supporting reporter during a press conference on Wednesday (14 October). Greeting the journalist, he said: “How’s it going, how are you as a Liverpool fan right now? “You got beat by a team that shouldn’t even be in the league, but anyway.” It comes after City defended their post-match celebrations following their victory at Anfield, which was their first match since an independent commission found them guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules, involving more than £900m in disguised funding.
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Internet trashes FBI Director Kash Patel for his ‘From Russia with Love’ post
‘We don’t have to look very hard for the collusion anymore,’ one critic said
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Russia and China are using AI to stage relentless cyberattacks against the UK
AI is increasing the speed of attacks against infrastructure in the UK but also being used to help defend against it
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Bulgarian PM breaks ranks to back Trump-Putin diesel deal
Despite widespread criticism over the Trump-Putin diesel deal, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has broken ranks and welcomed the controversial agreement. #EuropeNews
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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Germany's AfD and populist BSW pass motion to end aid for Ukraine
A state parliament in eastern Germany has voted to end support for Ukraine and lift sanctions on Russia. The decision is meant to affect the debate around Germany’s support for Kyiv.
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Ukraine war live: Musk hits out at Trump over Starlink after Zelensky ‘betrayed’
Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries but resumed strikes on Thursday after the US made a deal with Putin
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
AfD passes motion against Ukraine aid in Saxony-Anhalt, nationwide alcohol ban introduced at German train stations, cigarette prices set to rise sharply and more news on Thursday, October 15th.
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Azerbaijan engineers rare summit with in-conflict Middle East and Asian leaders
Israel and Iran have met for a rare “confidence-building measures” summit in Baku, with Azerbaijan saying it serves as “a connecting hub in the Eurasian space.”
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Why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia?
At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured in a strike on Riyadh’s international airport. The attack last Saturday (10 October) was the third facility hit in a week by Houthi forces. Footage of the strike was released by Saudi Arabia and has been shared widely across social media. But why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia and what does this mean for UK? The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew takes a closer look. Watch Bel’s full analysis in the video above.
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Musk blames Trump for slowing down Starlink access for Ukrainian army
Ukrainian forces had their access to the technology restricted this week after Trump announced a new diesel deal with Russia
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Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says
Russia reports a Ukrainian strike on an oil refinery on Thursday, after Ukraine's president says a pause is over following fresh Russian attacks.
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Donald Trump claims ‘Iran war will end very soon’ as midterm rallies heat up – US politics live
The US president said that the war will end ‘as soon as I want it to end’ as the midterms take place under a cloud of economic uncertainty
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Seven sailors missing after tanker fire off Romania's coast amid Russian drone fears
Romania's naval authority said it received an emergency alert from the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader
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New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.
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Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce
Officials say Ukraine has launched a drone and missile attack on a Russian oil refinery
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Romanian authorities launch rescue after another Black Sea ship fire leaves 8 missing
Romanian authorities have launched search and rescue operations off the Black Sea coast after a fire broke out on a ship, leaving eight people missing
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Wes Streeting in US for Hegseth meeting as Ukraine tensions escalate – UK politics live
Defence secretary’s meeting comes after Burnham said he would help facilitate reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump
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Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone strike
Andy Burnham reinforces support for Ukraine following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky
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Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings
Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries
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Russia detains Swedish citizen as Moscow eyes future prisoner swaps
The FSB arrested the Swedish citizen in Pskov region on terrorism charges and Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on Sakhalin on espionage charges, days after former president Medvedev wrote that Russia may need to “fill up the exchange pool with European and American idiots” to recover Russians abroad.
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Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and the Starlink restrictions
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Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Exclusive: Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened to push plans for controversial $500m Trump Tower in Belgrade, which sparked protests and a criminal case
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New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
A new bridge linking China and North Korea has opened after more than a decade of delay, signaling deeper ties between the two countries
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky feels ‘betrayed’ by Trump over Starlink access
Zelensky spoke of his frustration over Trump in an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Wednesday night
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Zelensky says Trump is on the wrong side of history with Russia diesel deal
‘It is a pity that we are losing a strong partner,’ Mr Zelensky said about Trump
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Meet the traveller walking the world after 70
Sarsenbay Kotyrashov began travelling on foot in his 70s. After walking across Kazakhstan and through parts of Asia and Europe, he is now preparing to cross the US.
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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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Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone strike
Andy Burnham has reinforced his support for Ukraine following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky
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Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
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We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.
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In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll
Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US intel holds
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access
Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side over four years of war
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Trump's AI tiger video shows callous lack of judgement
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Meloni says Trump’s 'risky' Russian diesel deal legitimises Moscow
Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back. #EuropeNews
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Ukraine war: Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield?
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
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Le Pen slams the European Commission as she lands in Brussels
The French far-right leader wants to strip powers from the EU and cap France’s net contribution to the bloc’s budget at €5 billion a year. “Being pro-France does not mean being anti-Europe,” she says. #EuropeNews
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Starlink: Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
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York firm launches AI tool to help track at-risk staff and respond to emergencies
Vismo launches Vismo AI at GSX 2026 in Atlanta, helping security teams protect employees, track risks and manage emergencies with real-time data worldwide.
