No prospect of UK rejoining EU in my lifetime, says Starmer’s reset negotiator Comments by Nick Thomas-Symonds underline view in top government circles despite thaw in relations with Brussels The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025
The Princess of Wales's back-to-school style is a lesson to us all The Princess of Wales is back to regular royal duties and her wardrobe has had quite the shake-up Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025
Let France be a warning, Rachel Reeves: stand up to the bond market vigilantes, or they’ll come for Britain next Labour can stick with ‘you can’t buck the markets’ – or challenge the economic orthodoxy that has served narrow class interests for 50 years, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025
Who is 'political animal' Sébastien Lecornu, France's latest prime minister? Sébastien Lecornu on Wednesday became France's fifth prime minister in less than two years. The former defence minister is seen as a consummate strategist and close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, who is hoping Lecornu can forge some much needed consensus in a fractured parliament. Radio France Internationale · Sep 11, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,295 Here are the key events on day 1,295 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims Russian drone incursion into Poland ‘could’ve been a mistake’ Poland's PM Tusk says ‘huge number’ of drones entered Polish airspace during major attack on western Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Trump to meet the King and Queen during shortened UK state visit next week Trump’s second state visit has been shortened due to his busy diary The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
Trump’s shorter state visit revealed with special flypast and military spectacle There will be no public-facing element for the US president during his stay with the King and Queen at Windsor Castle. Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025
New French PM Sébastien Lecornu promises ‘profound break’ with past politics Lecornu, 39, faces difficult task of gaining enough support from divided parliament to pass a budget The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025
‘My first barricade’: French protests unite teachers, gilets jaunes and students Thousands join Block Everything rallies across France to express anger at government and austerity The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025
Bye-bye Bayrou, bonjour insurrection: how France’s instability could boost the far right With yet another prime minister sworn in, and protests spreading, is the crisis spawning a new grassroots uprising? Plus, Russia’s Polish provocation The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025
Von der Leyen looking into EU social media ban for minors The Commission President told EU lawmakers that she will check Australia's policy when considering what next steps can be taken in Europe. Euronews · Sep 10, 2025
France's finances are in turmoil. Here's how it came to this France’s finances and politics are in turmoil The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
Restaurant set on fire in Paris during ‘Block Everything’ protest Protesters took to the streets in a day of planned national demonstrations The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2025 Poland calls NATO talks after downing Russian drones in airspace breach Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during a widespread attack on neighbouring Ukraine on Wednesday, marking the first time a NATO member has fired weapons during the three-year conflict.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 200 arrested in France as protesters clash with police, as Macron installs new PM Protesters have blocked roads, set blazes and were met with volleys of police tear gas in Paris and elsewhere in France
Euronews · Sep 10, 2025 200,000 protesters take to streets in 'Block Everything' protest as France's new PM faces first test According to the Ministry of the Interior, 200,000 people demonstrated across France but labour unions put the figure at more than 250,000.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025 New French PM takes office as ‘Block Everything’ protests rock country – as it happened Sébastien Lecornu appointment comes amid protests across France including 1,000 demonstrators trying to enter Gare du Nord station in Paris
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 French police arrest dozens as ‘Block Everything’ campaign causes widespread disruption Members of the ‘Block Everything’ movement said they considered the political system was no longer fit for purpose
Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2025 Lecornu sworn in as prime minister as clashes erupt across France Nearly 300 people were arrested in France on Wednesday as “Block Everything” demonstrations disrupted transport and public services in cities across the country, authorities said. The unrest coincided with the inauguration of Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s fifth prime minister in under two years.
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 France gripped by protest chaos as 'Block Everything' demonstrators clash with police amid 'shutdown' campaign More than 100 arrests in Paris as protesters try to disrupt key transport links including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord
The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025 Emmanuel Macron’s presidency is in survival mode. How did France’s political paralysis get so bad? Over the past year, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as one of the most influential leaders on the global stage.
Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025 Macron names close ally Sebastien Lecornu as new French PM Sebastien Lecornu, 39, is facing an uphill battle over budget as protests loom in the coming days.
Euronews · Sep 9, 2025 Emmanuel Macron names Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister of France Lecornu was already tipped for the position last year and will succeed François Bayrou who was ousted after losing a confidence vote in parliament on Monday.
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