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German rescuers successfully transported a stranded humpback whale, nicknamed “Timmy,” into a specially designed barge on Tuesday, following weeks of efforts to save the mammal. The rescue aims to release Timmy into deeper waters of the North Sea, reflecting sustained public interest and concern.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed a significant deal with Croatia to build a gas pipeline backed by US investors tied to Donald Trump, aimed at reducing dependence on Russian gas. The European Union cautioned that this agreement may jeopardise Bosnia’s EU membership bid and associated funding due to transparency issues.
Ukraine is launching arms exports to global markets, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This initiative, aimed at countries supporting Ukraine, includes “Drone Deals” for the supply of drones, ammunition, and expertise. The effort seeks to leverage Ukraine’s surplus production capacity while ensuring domestic military needs remain a priority.
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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