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European Affairs

Estonia in the European Union and regional cooperation

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South Korea and Egypt Launch Talks on Broader Economic Cooperation

South Korea and Egypt agreed to upgrade their relationship to a strategic partnership and begin negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Presidents Lee Jae-myung and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced the decisions after their October 8, 2026 summit at Seoul's Blue House.

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Hegseth’s sailor address includes push-up apology and Trump impression

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth performed a two-push-up forfeit after making factual mistakes while speaking to sailors, in an appearance that also included an impression of Donald Trump.

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G7 plans emergency fuel release as diesel shortages strain household budgets

The G7 is preparing to draw on emergency fuel reserves amid diesel shortages that are increasing transport costs and tightening pressure on household budgets across affected markets.

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Iraqi MPs challenge dinar devaluation over cost-of-living fears

Iraq’s currency devaluation has drawn opposition from some members of parliament, who warn that the move could deepen financial pressure on households already facing rising living costs.

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Sri Lanka arrests former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa in graft case

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, in connection with a corruption case, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

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Spain’s housing crisis puts Sánchez’s election case under sharper scrutiny

The death of an 87-year-old Madrid woman shortly after her eviction has brought Spain’s housing pressures into the election campaign, testing whether the socialist-led government can turn urgency into voter trust.

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South Korea recalls Kyiv envoy amid row over North Korean prisoners

Seoul is recalling its envoy from Kyiv after a dispute with Ukraine over the reported transfer of North Korean soldiers held as prisoners to South Korea.

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Two dead and eight rescued after partial building collapse in Istanbul

Two people died after a building partially collapsed in Istanbul’s Maltepe district, while rescue teams pulled eight survivors from the rubble amid concerns of further structural failure.

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France’s rising borrowing costs raise a debt alarm for high-debt Europe

Investors are demanding markedly higher interest rates to hold French government bonds, signalling mounting concern over public debt and offering a warning to other heavily indebted countries.

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At least 52 killed in two Russian strikes across Ukraine

A strike on a commuter bus in eastern Ukraine killed at least 30 people, officials said, following an attack on an apartment building far from the front line that killed 22.

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UK says East Jerusalem consulate building will remain as Jerusalem mission

Britain's foreign secretary says the East Jerusalem building will remain under the name “UK Mission, Jerusalem”, pointing to a change in designation rather than the disappearance of Britain’s presence there.

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Rubio invokes ancient Greece while urging Western nations to put interests first

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio used a speech in Athens to endorse nationalism and argue that Western governments should place their own national interests at the centre of policy.

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Italy approves Meloni-backed electoral reform with coalition bonus seats

Italy’s parliament has approved an electoral overhaul backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, triggering opposition plans for a court challenge over bonus seats that critics say could weaken proportional representation.

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Asos says customer names, contacts and search histories were hacked

Online fashion retailer Asos says hackers accessed millions of customers’ names, addresses, phone numbers and recent searches, raising concerns about targeted phishing attempts.

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Russian strike on Kramatorsk public transport kills at least 30, officials say

A Russian strike on public transport in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people and wounded 18, according to prosecutors in the Donetsk region.

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One Nation AI video spotlights risks of unchecked political content

A reported One Nation campaign video in Victoria has drawn condemnation for using AI-generated imagery built around racial and cultural stereotypes, reopening concerns about political oversight online.

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Israel's move against UK Jerusalem consulate renews old tensions

Israel's order to close the United Kingdom's consulate in Jerusalem has reopened a long-running dispute between the two countries, whose relationship has faced repeated strains since before 1948.

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Misan Harriman frames protest as a global force for social change

British Nigerian photographer and activist Misan Harriman documents demonstrations across borders, placing collective action and its potential to advance social change at the centre of his work.

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London court rules former Prince Andrew search warrants unlawful

A London judge has found that search warrants issued during an investigation involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were unlawful, citing a significant error in the process used to grant them.

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New York Mayor Mamdani faces 'traitor' chants at October 7 vigil

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew hostile reactions from crowds who called him a “traitor” as he attended a vigil for October 7, according to video reporting.

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French activists prepare nationwide rallies in fresh protest test

Activists in France were expected to hold rallies across the country on Thursday, creating another test for a protest movement seeking to demonstrate national reach.

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Saudi-led coalition reports intercepting three Houthi missiles

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted three ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi movement, while the group said it had targeted Riyadh's airport with one missile.

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Bank of England governor presses John Healey for budget to calm bond markets

Andrew Bailey has called on Chancellor John Healey to deliver a budget that reassures investors after UK medium-term borrowing costs reached their highest level in 19 years.

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French students vow to press protests despite government pledges

Students and teachers renewed blockades and street demonstrations across France, arguing that government pledges do not yet meet demands for investment and concrete improvements in schools.

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Reports scrutinise Trump aides' work for Bosnian Serb leader Dodik

Reports that advisers linked to Donald Trump were paid to assist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik before a parliamentary election have raised concern over foreign political influence.

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Former Hampshire police chief found guilty of gross misconduct

A misconduct panel found that Scott Chilton, the former chief constable of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, breached professional standards through relationships with two subordinate officers.

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Madrid march to honour evicted pensioner as housing protests widen

Thousands are expected to gather in central Madrid after the death of María del Carmen Abascal, 87, whose eviction and rent dispute became a focal point for protests over Spain’s housing crisis.

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BBC compensates PinkNews founders over false misconduct claims

The BBC has apologised and agreed substantial compensation with PinkNews founder Benjamin Cohen and his husband Anthony James after accepting that allegations aired in a 2024 documentary were false and defamatory.

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Middle Eastern investors would hold majority stake in proposed Russian oil deal

A proposed multibillion-dollar Russian oil transaction would place majority ownership with Middle Eastern investors, some of whom have business ties to US negotiators.

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BBC to end Radio 4's You and Yours as cuts accelerate podcast shift

The BBC will end its long-running Radio 4 consumer rights programme You and Yours under a £500m savings plan, with several other titles also affected as the broadcaster prioritises podcast-ready formats.