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Belgium’s three regions have announced the introduction of a road tax starting 1 May 2027, affecting both domestic and foreign drivers. The tax requires vehicle registration, with annual fees ranging from €90 for zero-emission cars to €125 for higher polluting vehicles.
The French government has activated the “Orsec extreme heat plan” for nine departments due to a persistent heatwave, with red alerts extended to 24 areas, including Ile-de-France. This unprecedented measure is aimed at protecting vulnerable populations amid increasing wildfires, which have already burned twice as much land as last year.
Andy Burnham, a veteran politician, has garnered support from 322 Labour MPs in his bid to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader. With nominations closing on 16 July, Burnham stands poised to become the sole candidate, potentially taking office on 20 July following a special conference.
In a heartbreaking incident, seven football fans lost their lives in Romania due to a head-on collision with a lorry, highlighting road safety concerns.
Zelensky asserts Europe feels “lost” following his private meeting with Trump, signaling concerns about unity and direction in addressing global issues.
Ten British far-right activists are barred from France after harassing migrants, highlighting increasing tensions over immigration policies in Europe.
In a tragic Swiss bar inferno, 40 lives were lost, including a helmet-wearing waitress, highlighting the devastating impact of such fires on communities.
A fleet of US spy planes is gathering at RAF bases in the UK, enhancing surveillance capabilities amid rising global tensions.
Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has issued a chilling warning about the potential scale of future…
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