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- US-fired missiles surpass winter usage in Ukraine over three days
- Texas Rep Tony Gonzales Exits Race Amid Ethics Probe and Controversy
- Europe’s New Stance Against Donald Trump: A Significant Shift
- European Commission Launches Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness Today
- Trump Has Final Victory as US Eliminates Suspected Iranian Assassin
- Asif Merchant Found Guilty of Plotting to Kill Trump, Allegedly Iran-Supported
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The Daily Mirror leads with an exclusive investigation into vapes being sold to a 13-year-old girl from various different shops.
The paper’s investigation found that almost half of the 16 shops it tested in Manchester sold nicotine vapes to a girl aged 13, which is illegal. The paper quotes a campaigner as saying: “It’s the Wild West out there.”
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US-fired missiles surpass winter usage in Ukraine over three days
March 7, 2026
7:00 pm
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Today, approximately 800 US-made missiles have been deployed in the Middle East over the last three days. The utilisation rate surpasses that of Ukrainian forces during the preceding four winter months.
Texas Rep Tony Gonzales Exits Race Amid Ethics Probe and Controversy
March 7, 2026
6:02 pm
What’s going on?
Texas Representative Tony Gonzales has announced he will not seek re-election. This decision follows an ethics probe and personal admissions that have raised concerns among his constituents. The announcement comes amid a Democratic push to capitalize on this political shift.
The outlet with the LOWEST intensity score is BBC, which framed the situation with the headline, “Tony Gonzales: Texas lawmaker drops re-election bid after admitting affair with aide.” In contrast, The Daily Beast’s headline, “Why Cheating MAGA Rep’s Ouster Is a Problem for Trump,” leans into the implications for broader political dynamics. This juxtaposition shifts the focus from individual actions to potential consequences for the Republican party overall.
Coverage analysed: Politico | The New York Times | BBC | The Daily Beast
Europe’s New Stance Against Donald Trump: A Significant Shift
March 7, 2026
5:00 pm
European leaders are responding firmly to Donald Trump’s demands, marking a shift in relations, as outlined in Why Europe is finally standing up to Donald Trump | US News.
European Commission Launches Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness Today
March 7, 2026
3:00 pm
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
The European Commission has unveiled its intergenerational fairness strategy this morning. This initiative aims to ensure today’s policies enhance future opportunities for young Europeans and addresses long-term consequences of decision-making.
Trump Has Final Victory as US Eliminates Suspected Iranian Assassin
March 7, 2026
2:23 pm
The US military killed an Iranian official linked to an assassination plot against Donald Trump, who “got the last laugh.”
Asif Merchant Found Guilty of Plotting to Kill Trump, Allegedly Iran-Supported
March 7, 2026
1:48 pm
Asif Merchant was convicted of plotting to kill Trump, amid allegations of Iran-backed conspiracies on US soil.
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