The European Union’s new trade chief responsible for post-Brexit negotiations has told the BBC that a “pan-European [customs] area is something we could consider” as part of “reset” discussions between…
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Italy: Hamilton has first test in Ferrari F1 car at Fiorano
Lewis Hamilton has had his first experience of a Ferrari Formula 1 car at the team’s Fiorano test track. The 40-year-old seven-time champion tested a 2023 car on Wednesday as…
Slovakia: PM accuses opposition of planning coup to topple him
Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, has claimed opposition forces are planning a “Maidan”-style coup in Slovakia, referring to the popular uprising that toppled Ukraine’s pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych in…
Italy: Authorities releases Libyan wanted for alleged war crimes
Opposition parties and NGOs are demanding explanations from the Italian government after Rome released the head of Libya’s judicial police, who had been arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC)…
Germany: Toddler and man fatally stabbed in German park
A two-year-old boy and a man aged 41 have been killed in a stabbing in a German park. Police confirmed that a 28-year-old man from Afghanistan was arrested following the…
Spain: Barcelona snatches a dramatic victory at Benfica
Barcelona twice fought back from two goals down – and two Wojciech Szczesny howlers – to snatch a dramatic victory at Benfica. The hosts made a dream start as Greek…
UK: Man City accused of encouraging player to break contract
Real Valladolid have accused Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club. Defender Juma Bah told…
UK: Application submitted for energy storage facility
An energy company has submitted a planning application to develop a 300-megawatt (MW) battery storage unit on the edge of a Kent village. Clearstone Energy (CE) has asked Dartford Borough…
UK: Seven treated by ambulance after tower block fire
Seven people have been treated by ambulance crews after a fire broke out in an Aberdeen tower block. The alarm was raised on the 12th floor of Aulton Court, a…
UK: Roads closed and buildings evacuated after fire
Several roads have been closed and properties evacuated after firefighters were called out to tackle a serious blaze near Aberdeen FC’s Pittodrie Stadium. Emergency services were called to the fire…