Latest News
- Saskatoon’s Jordan Carroll prepares for world championships after Commonwealth wins
- Sailor rescued after going overboard from USS Abraham Lincoln this month
- Mum dies after last-minute offer for Brazilian butt lift in Turkey
- NATO jets intercept drone after it enters Latvian airspace near Russia
- Europe faces extreme heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 42C in France
- Democrats Seek Answers After Reports of Poor Conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
- Mali announces release of 82 soldiers held by armed groups in the north
- StubHub stocks decline amid growing lawsuits over unissued FIFA World Cup tickets
EU
Millions across Europe, particularly in France, Italy, Spain, and the UK, faced extreme heat as temperatures exceeded 35C on Thursday. With parts of France reaching 42C and the UK recording the year’s highest day, concerns grow over climate change’s role in escalating heatwaves and their impacts on health and wildfires.
Polls have closed in England’s Clacton by-election, featuring Nigel Farage against fringe candidate Count Binface. Farage triggered the vote by resigning amid a financial investigation. Analysts expect his victory, yet some locals regard the contest as a farce without mainstream party candidates.
The European Commission has deployed migration experts to Ceuta following the recent arrival of 80,000 migrants from Morocco, triggering a humanitarian crisis. The mission aims to assess local needs and enhance EU support for Spanish authorities amidst concerns of further mass crossings.
Germany’s Defence Ministry has confirmed it will not purchase additional F-35 fighter jets, dismissing reports amid delays in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. This decision is significant as it underscores the ongoing challenges in European defence collaboration.
A YouGov survey reveals that a majority of EU citizens support modifying the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to enable deportation of serious crime offenders. Notably, 75% of Germans favour this change, amid widespread confusion about the ECHR’s role.
Cliff Notes – How the European Union looks to counter China in Africa The EU…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the country’s participation in the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) agreement, paying €10 million, marking Canada as the first non-European state involved. The UK, however, faces demands of €4 billion to €6.75 billion for similar access.
EU Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica will face scrutiny from member states at Monday’s Foreign Affairs Council regarding her attendance at Donald Trump’s Board of Peace inauguration, amid criticism of the Commission overstepping its foreign policy mandate.
The European Union’s proposal for a new sanctions package against Russia remains unresolved after ambassadors failed to agree on a maritime services ban for Russian oil tankers. High Representative Kaja Kallas emphasized the urgency as the 24 February deadline approaches.
© 2026 WTX News.