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The EU heads into a perfect political storm

15, 2026. | Nicolas Maeterlinck/AFP via Getty Images “They seek our division. They want our division,” Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever told reporters at a late-night briefing during the summit, not mentioning names…

5 fights that will shape NATO’s next Russia war plans

France has earmarked roughly €8.4 billion for drones and loitering munitions while Germany is establishing its first dedicated drone regiment next year. Europe’s difficulties in recruiting soldiers also feed into the…

Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport

The prime minister will unveil a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport on Monday, alongside guidance allowing local transport authorities to levy fines of up to £100 for non-compliance. The move makes…

Macron vows looters will ‘pay’ in France after protests turn violent

He said accusations that he was responsible for the mayhem were aimed at weakening his presidential bid, and accused Macron of “letting the situation deteriorate” without offering solutions to appease the anger.…

Matt Glamorre | A Thousand Words (Part 2 of 3)

Matthew tells the story of a £40,000 Brighton Pride float commission in the late 90s that ended with him being escorted out by security, and explains why he felt something like fascism crept into the scene when corporate…

Security Sunday: Russlands Angriffe im Schwarzen Meer – mit Moritz Brake

Was oft als harmlose Nadelstiche abgetan wird, entpuppt sich im Schwarzen Meer und in der Ostsee als gezielte hybride Kriegsführung. Wenn Handelsschiffe ins Visier geraten und globale Lieferketten reißen, schlägt das…

Cut benefits to fund work support for young people, says Neet review author Alan Milburn

His intervention comes in the run-up to John Healey's first budget, at which the chancellor is under pressure to explain how he will reduce a multibillion-pound black hole in the country's finances and pay for more cost…

Shabana Mahmood to hold talks with EU over law enforcement cooperation

According to the European Commission , they will discuss "migration, border management, law enforcement cooperation and counter-terrorism", with the latest Frontex data published on Monday showing a 43% decline in small…

Zack Polanski says application of Zionism is racist and no state has right to exist

The leader of the Green party in England and Wales gave an unapologetic interview to the BBC on Sunday two weeks after his party approved a motion equating Zionism with racism. Polanski did not attend the vote, prompting…

The Guardian view on schools: the hardest questions for Lucy Powell are about priorities | Editorial

With the UK economy's stronger-than-expected recent performance widely linked to AI investment, it is vital that people are equipped for the kinds of in-person, public-facing jobs that are least likely to be automated. A…