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Steele: Europe "petrified" if Trump wins

Former MI6 agent Christopher Steele updates the Russian threat to Western democracy in his new book "Unredacted"

Salon · Oct 18, 2024

Russians who refuse to fight in Ukraine see hope of sanctuary in France

France has granted temporary refuge to six Russian soldiers who fled rather than fight the war in Ukraine, the first time a European Union country has let in deserters without passports or travel documents. An anti-war activist who helped them escape tells RFI about the difficult process of getting former…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2024

Biden calls on European allies to maintain backing for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden emerged from talks with European leaders on Friday urging Ukraine's allies to maintain their backing for the country during its war against Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2024

Sun, sea and security: Why celebs like Harry and Meghan are flocking to buy homes in Portugal

Stars and the super rich are increasingly eyeing this European hotspot — although they must beware the Golden Visa rule change

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2024

Vaccinating care home residents reduced deaths, but the effect was small – new study

Vaccinating older people probably did avert some deaths in 2021, but the effects were small. And even those small effects on mortality seem to have dissipated during the booster programme. That’s the conclusion of our new study, published in the European Economic Review.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2024

How to get tickets as Sam Fender announces London dates and stadium shows for 2025

He’ll be playing London and Newcastle before setting off on a 2025 tour of Europe

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2024

Ghana grapples with crisis caused by world's throwaway fashion

This week's podcast focuses on textile waste from fast fashion. As cheap clothes from China, Asia and Europe increasingly end up in West Africa, pollution is rising – particularly in Ghana. RFI spoke to Greenpeace Africa investigators to understand the scale of the issue and how to combat it.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2024

EU leaders embrace foreign 'return centres' to counter illegal migration

Migrants seeking asylum illegally in Europe will face tougher conditions starting Friday, after an EU summit in Brussels agreed that countries outside the 27-nation bloc could handle returns to their original homes.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2024

Liverpool shouldn’t have to play early Premier League kick-offs, says Arne Slot

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker sustained a hamstring injury at Crystal Palace, which came less than 63 hours after their Champions League win over Bologna

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024

Europe launches ambitious 'Moonlight' program to support lunar exploration

Europe has officially launched the Moonlight program, which aims to provide services for the more than 400 moon missions planned by space agencies and private companies over the next two decades.

Space · Oct 17, 2024