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Banks just won a multi-million pound lobbying battle against UK fraud rules

Banks argued about the amount they were being asked to reimburse victims for online scams — and pointed the finger at Big Tech.

September 17, 2024 4:00 am CET

Tories took eye off far right as UK riots loomed

In the wake of this summer’s riots, Keir Starmer’s new Labour government is seeking answers.

August 30, 2024 4:00 am CET

Third suspect arrested in foiled terror attack on Taylor Swift concert

Main suspect in the plot planned “to kill himself and a large number of people,” an Austrian official said.

August 9, 2024 2:22 pm CET

Northern Ireland gets police reinforcements from Scotland to combat anti-Muslim mobs

Emergency recall of Stormont denounces wave of racist attacks – and rejects DUP bid to defend anti-immigrant protesters.

August 8, 2024 8:26 pm CET

The night Britain fought back against riots

Far-right demonstrators were told they were not welcome in protests across the U.K.

August 8, 2024 2:45 pm CET

Elon Musk shares fake news claiming UK rioters will be sent to ‘detainment camps’

The X owner pushed a made-up headline from a far-right British party on his platform, before deleting it.

August 8, 2024 1:14 pm CET

Nigel Farage tries to have it both ways as Britain burns

The Reform UK leader has sought to distance himself from Tommy Robinson while also blaming the left for the unrest.

August 8, 2024 4:00 am CET

Race riots put Britain on collision course with Elon Musk

Britain’s government has social platforms in its sights as incitement spreads — and the X owner is squaring up for a fight.

August 5, 2024 8:21 pm CET

Starmer summons UK police chiefs as stabbing sparks wave of far-right violence

The meeting comes after a 17-year-old was charged with the murder of 3 girls and attempted murder of 10 others at a children’s dance class earlier this week.

August 1, 2024 8:58 am CET

Ireland is dreaming of a UK Labour landslide

Irish eyes are smiling at the prospect of Keir Starmer in Downing Street surrounded by Irish-savvy aides.

June 21, 2024 4:00 am CET

French PM lashes out at leftist leader Mélenchon after antisemitic assault

Key figures in the French president’s camp criticized three-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s stance on antisemitism and the Israel-Gaza war as having contributed to an environment of insecurity for French Jews.

June 20, 2024 1:00 pm CET

Sunak protection cop arrested over alleged UK election bets

Met Police says officer in question has been ‘removed from operational duties.’

June 19, 2024 7:18 pm CET
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Man charged with threatening Nigel Farage after objects thrown at campaign bus

It’s the second such incident involving the leading Brexiteer as he bids to become a member of parliament.

June 12, 2024 12:31 pm CET

Under siege, 3 world leaders say: Bring it on

Emmanuel Macron, Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak all appear to have concluded that their only way to escape dire political problems is by dramatically changing the plot.

June 11, 2024 7:12 am CET

Heir to Blair? Keir Starmer’s 6 big pledges rated.

Labour leader channels Tony Blair with moody black and white photo — and six big post-election promises.

May 16, 2024 2:00 pm CET

How dirty Russian money taught Latvia to get serious on sanctions

Centralizing the policing of sanctions could serve as a model for other EU countries.

May 10, 2024 6:00 am CET

MEP Krah accessed ‘sensitive’ documents, EU Parliament trade committee chair says

Charges of spying and corruption spark call for internal parliamentary probe.

April 27, 2024 6:39 pm CET

Brexit Britain wants to be the snooping capital of the West

As the EU sets limits on facial recognition, British ministers are preparing a major expansion of the controversial technology.

April 15, 2024 6:00 am CET

Moscow shooting: At least 90 killed in ‘bloody terrorist attack’ at concert hall

The Islamic State claimed responsibility. Moscow says 11 people have been detained in the attack.

March 22, 2024 7:38 pm CET

Sweden’s PM: Europe needs to talk China, defense spending to keep US support on Ukraine

In an interview with POLITICO, the Swedish prime minister calls it “very natural” for his country to beef up security in the Baltic region.

March 11, 2024 3:17 pm CET

Britain descending into ‘mob rule’ says prime minister Rishi Sunak

Sunak’s comments come amid heightened protests calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.

February 29, 2024 11:58 am CET

Prince Harry loses court battle with British government over security

King Charles III’s youngest son challenged the decision to downgrade his security detail after move to the US.

February 28, 2024 1:06 pm CET

The French farmer on a tractor is back — running the EU

It took just days after French farmers took to the streets for Brussels and Paris to backtrack on important green goals.

February 7, 2024 3:41 pm CET
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