Cost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations putting pressure on governments across the EU.
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UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EU
PM Burnham confirms talks in Brussels next month, insisting the British public will be ‘the boss’ of the reset.
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia’s interference in the vote to leave EU.
Russia kills 20 in Ukraine as US hosts ‘productive’ talks to end war
US says it held talks with European and Ukrainian officials to ensure lasting peace before winter approaches.
Putin tells Trump peace talks are unlikely, cites Ukraine drone attacks
Drone attacks on Moscow during last month’s election undermined trilateral peace negotiations, the Kremlin says.
EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure
Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.
From: NewsFeed
Is Europe preparing for a wider war with Russia?
A British war-game show simulating a Russian attack has drawn a nuclear warning from Moscow.
Published On 6 Oct 2026
From: NewsFeed
Bosnia’s elections explained
Bosnia and Herzegovina votes on October 4 in an election that may determine whether it breaks its political deadlock.
Published On 2 Oct 2026
Greece pushes EU to suspend asylum during mass migration surges
EU migration pact improvements face criticism for insufficient tools to manage large-scale migration emergencies.
Trump says US may ask Europe to release diesel reserves
Skyrocketing diesel prices have pushed Washington to weigh an export ban, raising alarm across European economies.
Romania’s political crisis intensifies as Parliament rejects pro-EU PM
Siegfried Muresan’s loss of the confidence motion increases the prospect for snap elections.
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