LONDON — Britain’s chief finance minister will argue closer integration with the EU offers the U.K. the best opportunity for higher economic growth — ahead of links with the U.S. and China. Rachel Reeves will say Wednesday evening that stronger ties with the European bloc are “the biggest prize” for Britain, while stressing that calculation isn’t […]
Continue ReadingFeb 11, 2026, 10:44Feb 11, 2026, 10:44 A report from «Financial Times» According to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyj, under pressure from the USA, is planning a presidential election and a peace referendum for May 15th. Ukrainian head of state Volodymyr Zelensky.Image: keystone The British newspaper cites Ukrainian and Western officials who are familiar with the […]
Continue ReadingAhead of a Thursday EU leaders’ retreat on competitiveness, von der Leyen said member states need to get their own houses in order. “We must also look at the national level, there is too much gold-plating — the extra layers of national legislation that just make businesses’ lives harder and create new barriers in our […]
Continue ReadingStormy times at Tesla in Germany.Image: www.imago-images.de A controversy between Tesla in Germany and the IG Metall union has escalated. The union is now making serious allegations against Elon Musk’s US company. Feb 11, 2026, 10:29Feb 11, 2026, 10:31 am An article by The dispute between the US electric car manufacturer Tesla and the German […]
Continue ReadingFeb 11, 2026, 10:27Feb 11, 2026, 10:27 The SBB is making headlines in France these days. The reason for this is a fine – correctly called a surcharge – which they imposed on the family of a Crans-Montana victim. An SBB surcharge is making headlines in France.Image: keystone How RTL writes, the father and sister […]
Continue ReadingPARIS — French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in an interview Wednesday that he could “not rule out” the possibility that more French diplomats are in the Epstein files after revelations emerged of a former envoy who was allegedly in close contact with the convicted sex offender. The allegations regarding the former French diplomat, […]
Continue ReadingAngela Diffley is pleased to welcome former New York State Assistant Attorney General Reed Brody. As someone who has spent decades holding the powerful to account, from brutal dictators to state officials, he recognises patterns of impunity cloaked in the legal process. In the case of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein’s network, we’re witnessing a […]
Continue ReadingCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated” by the shootings, which took place at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia and in a residence.
Continue ReadingLike MPs, Sam and Anne are staggering through until recess. It’s only Wednesday but they have the latest on Labour psychodramas. Today – who was it calling Anas Sarwar before his presser on Monday? The new suggestion is that it was Angela Rayner. But lots of eyes are still on Wes Streeting, who continues to […]
Continue ReadingYameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.
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