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Nigel Farage, million-pound man

New financial disclosures reveal the Reform UK leader makes over £1M a year in non-parliamentary activities.

August 17, 2024 9:07 pm CET

Bloody brawl in Turkey’s parliament

A debate over restoring the parliamentary mandate of jailed activist Can Atalay degenerated into a free-for-all.

August 17, 2024 2:21 pm CET

Lithuania’s top envoy drops bid to be European commissioner

Gabrielius Landsbergis pulls out as the country’s president blocks his plan to move to Brussels.

August 17, 2024 1:53 pm CET

Donald Trump can’t figure out how to attack Kamala Harris. Just look at his nicknames.

The former president has tried and abandoned several monikers for his new Democratic opponent.

August 17, 2024 1:39 pm CET

Germany to halt new Ukraine military aid: Report

The ban, which is already in place, will affect all new requests for assistance to Kyiv, Germany’s FAZ newspaper reported.

August 17, 2024 1:03 pm CET

Gaza records first polio case in 25 years

Analysis of sewage samples had first detected the presence of the virus in the region in June.

August 17, 2024 11:44 am CET

Israeli strike in southern Lebanon reportedly kills at least 10

Hezbollah responded with a barrage of rockets into northern Israel.

August 17, 2024 11:19 am CET

The US is confident in its Gaza cease-fire proposal. Hamas has issues with it.

Mediators hope to close a deal at next week’s talks in Cairo.

August 17, 2024 10:20 am CET

JD Vance cites 2002 Scorsese movie to defend mass deportations

The Ohio senator says ethnic neighborhoods contribute to crime.

August 17, 2024 9:56 am CET

First-name basis: Harris is leaning into ‘Kamala’

It’s part of her long-held strategy.

August 17, 2024 9:48 am CET
Cartoon Carousel

World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

Drawing the top stories around the globe.

August 17, 2024 4:00 am CET

Gaza cease-fire talks to resume next week

Washington presents “bridging proposal” meant to resolve key gaps between Hamas and Israel.

August 16, 2024 10:58 pm CET
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How Kamala Harris’ platform could differ from Joe Biden’s

Here are some hints about how Harris’ agenda and Biden’s might compare if she ends up taking the oath in January.

August 16, 2024 9:39 pm CET

Ukraine destroys key bridge in Kursk region

Russian forces, meanwhile, came close to two big cities in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

August 16, 2024 9:29 pm CET

First-name basis: Harris is leaning into ‘Kamala’

It’s part of her long-held strategy.

August 16, 2024 9:23 pm CET

Heightened mpox vigilance urged by EU as deadly virus spreads

The virus is fast-spreading in Africa, where it has claimed more than 500 lives this year.

August 16, 2024 6:57 pm CET

Blood scandal payouts heap fresh cost pressure on UK government

Ministers briefed to expect ‘significant additional costs’ as UK widens payouts for worst-ever health scandal.

August 16, 2024 6:01 pm CET

Macron to hold consultations next week to form new government

Possible new PMs include left-wing Lucie Castets, former socialist heavyweight Bernard Cazeneuve and conservative Xavier Bertrand.

August 16, 2024 5:02 pm CET

Key drug doesn’t work against deadly new mpox virus, study finds

The findings are “disappointing,” said Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

August 16, 2024 3:53 pm CET

Poland wants to host Olympics in 2040 or 2044, says Tusk

Paris inspires Polish government.

August 16, 2024 2:43 pm CET

Ukraine can fire our weapons during attack inside Russia, says Canada

“Ukrainians know best how to defend their homeland,” says Canadian defense department.

August 16, 2024 2:41 pm CET

Alan Taylor appointed to BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee, succeeding Jonathan Haskel

Taylor replaces Jonathan Haskel, who dissented against this month’s interest rate cut.

August 16, 2024 2:27 pm CET

Bulgaria’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law is official. Opponents beg EU to take action.

The legislation triggered protests across the country and condemnation from human rights groups.

August 16, 2024 2:19 pm CET

Bavarian Nordic asks EU to extend mpox shot license to adolescents

A more deadly version of the virus is fast-spreading in Africa and disproportionately affecting children.

August 16, 2024 11:06 am CET
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