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Russian attacks on EU ‘highly likely’ to escalate, Lithuanian FM says
Previous deterrence measures implemented by Brussels against Russia have so far failed to prevent it from carrying out attacks against European countries, intensifying the threat the country poses to the bloc, Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Kęstutis…
Former French President Hollande unveils plans ahead of 2027 election
Former French socialist President François Hollande published his newest book on Thursday entitled “Unite. New World, New Left”, in which he outlined a series of 80 proposals for France’s political future — a move widely seen as an effort to appeal to…
Two arrested after attack on defence companies in Munich
Published on 03/09/2026 – 18:26 GMT+2 Several incendiary devices were set off during the night outside Munich-based technology group Rohde & Schwarz and German drone manufacturer Helsing. Investigators currently believe that two of the devices ignited, while…
EU suspension of Brazilian meat comes into force, despite negociations
Published on 03/09/2026 – 16:54 GMT+2 The European Commission suspended imports of meat from Brazil on Thursday over concerns about antibiotic use, after Brasília failed to convince the EU executive that its products comply with European standards. The move…
Thousands of Ukrainian children still at risk in Russia
The head of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative has called for those responsible for Russia’s illegal deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to face prosecution, as the EU prepares new sanctions targeting another 27 Russian individuals and…
Five migrants die on boat en route to Canary Islands
Published on 03/09/2026 – 15:37 GMT+2 Five African migrants died while attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands, Spanish rescuers said on Thursday. An NGO said dozens more may have died. Spain’s maritime rescue service, Salvamento Maritimo, said it rescued…
Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes
The European Commission will propose new housing rules that would give national and local authorities clearer rules for restricting short-term holiday rentals and the purchase of homes or land that are not used as someone’s main home, according to a document…
Red Cross targeted in viral fake Ceuta crisis posts
The ongoing migration crisis in the Spanish territory of Ceuta, which borders Morocco, continues to fuel misinformation online. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said research by the EU’s diplomatic service indicated that Russian and Israeli networks were…
Belgium logs nearly 3,000 excess deaths during summer heatwaves
Published on 03/09/2026 – 13:01 GMT+2 Belgium logged nearly 3,000 excess deaths during successive heatwaves since June, health authorities said on Thursday, days after this summer was confirmed as the hottest on record in the northern European nation. Some…
Denmark’s intelligence agency warns Russia preparing acts of sabotage
Published on 03/09/2026 – 12:09 GMT+2 Russia is “actively” preparing sabotage operations against Denmark, particularly its defence industry, Danish intelligence agency PET told the AFP news agency on Thursday. “The Russian intelligence services are actively…