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Ukraine has announced the destruction of a key railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, delivering a significant blow to Russia’s control in the occupied Crimean peninsula. This strike marks the first major demolition in a series of operations by Kyiv’s forces.
Poland’s president has rescinded the country’s highest state honour from Ukraine’s president, prompting current and former Ukrainian officials to renounce their own awards. This development reflects escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
A Spanish court has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial for corruption, embezzlement, and similar charges. She is banned from leaving Spain and must surrender her passport, appearing before the court bi-monthly until the case concludes.
European foreign ministers meet in Warsaw Tuesday to address Ukraine’s war, Trump’s potential return, and…
News that the US president has allowed Ukraine to use American missiles in Russia for the first time is picked up by many European newspapers and websites this morning with many looking at the consequences of such a move.
Domestic news also features across the splashes with reports on Spanish, French and German politics and a look ahead to this week’s G20 summit.
Most of the major European sports pages cover the latest from the Nations League as France beat Italy and Belgium shockingly lost to Israel.
EU needs UK, former French president pleads to Starmer in warning over Trump’s return A…
Hundreds protested near the Stade de France on Thursday as France hosted Israel in a UEFA Nations League match. The game, held under tight security, came amid heightened tensions following recent clashes in Amsterdam between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
European news is dominated by politics this morning with the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell suggesting suspending EU-Israel political talks as a recent report alleged Israel has violated human rights and international law in the Gaza Strip.
European leaders are preparing to boost support for Kyiv in preparation for Donald Trump as the incoming president has threatened to cut the US’ contributions.
Prosecutors in France are seeking jail time and an election ban for Marine Le Pen. If she is found guilty of misusing public funds she could be ruled out of the 2027 presidential election.
All eyes will be on the France-Israel football match amid fears of violence between clashing groups of pro-Palestine and pro-Israeli supporters attending the match. French authorities have ramped up security ahead of the game.
Germany – Europe’s largest economy – is facing political turmoil of its own following the collapse of its coalition government. The election campaigning has well and truly begun as leaders make their pitches for the snap election in February.
Elsewhere, Spain is preparing for more floods as severe weather warnings are issued.
Thousands of protesters marched through Paris on Wednesday night, denouncing a secretive gala organised by Israel’s far-right. The event aimed to raise funds for Israel. It comes on the eve of the France-Israel football match and there are fears of violence.
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