Turkey and Syria earthquake: what we know so far on day two UN says death toll could rise to more than 20,000 after one of most powerful earthquakes to hit region in at least a century The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 349 of the invasion Intense fighting continues in eastern city of Bakhmut; EU preparing for potential visit by Zelenskiy to Brussels on Thursday The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskiy invited to take part in EU summit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been invited to take part in a summit of European Union leaders, the EU said on Monday, amid reports he could be in Brussels as soon as this week. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
Ireland votes in favour of continuing protection of newly repopulated wild wolves in EU member states Environment Ministers across the EU are calling for the protection status of wolves to be cut back Irish Mirror · Feb 6, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 348 of the invasion Ukraine’s defence minister to be reshuffled into another job, Zelenskiy ally says; Ukraine braces for possible major Russian offensive this month The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023
UK would be global pariah like Russia if Sunak pulls out of ECHR, Tories warn PM told he would be in ‘inglorious company’ of dictator by pulling out of post-World War II convention The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Kosovo says 'yes' to EU's peace deal with Serbia, with caveats - PM Kosovo's prime minister Albin Kurti said on Monday he accepted a proposed European Union plan aimed at normalising relations with Serbia despite concerns over Western demands to give more rights to local Serbs that have so far hindered a peace deal. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
Italy wants more money for Africa to curb arrivals in Europe Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will ask European Union peers this week to give more money to Africa and create "European humanitarian corridors" to curb irregular immigration, a document showed. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
Negotiators make breakthrough in Northern Irish protocol dispute Agreement on food and animal health checks ‘close to being done’, but no progress on trickier issues The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023
Progress being made on Brexit NI Protocol deal but difficulties remain, says Maros Sefcovic It follows reports of a "breakthrough" in negotiations in which the EU will accept a UK proposal for red and green lanes Belfast Live · Feb 6, 2023
New Indian Ocean fishing rules in big win for coastal states Indian Ocean states agreed Monday to temporarily halt the use of industrial fishing gear that is drastically depleting tuna stocks in a win for oceanside states that rely on smaller-scale fishing methods to prop up the livelihoods of communities across coastal regions The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Latest on Ukraine: EU just banned Russian diesel and other oil products (Feb. 6) Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · Feb 6, 2023
Spanish PM urges end to EU reliance on imported food, energy Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is urging the European Union to “reindustrialize” to end its dependence on energy, microchips and food from outside the bloc The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Calls to ease Syrian border controls as offers of aid pour in after earthquake Rebel-held enclave in north-west Syria, across border from Turkey, among areas worst hit by disaster The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023
Reuters · Feb 6, 2023 EU, UK face difficulties on N. Ireland despite progress - Sefcovic The European Union has made progress in its talks with the UK on the trading arrangements of Northern Ireland but difficulties remain, European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic said on Monday.
Bristol Post · Feb 6, 2023 DWP: Thousands of claimants may be forced to repay benefits The mistake comes after the Home Office failed to update records
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Norway looks to donate $7.3 billion in aid to Ukraine The government of oil-rich Norway is looking to donate 75 billion kroner ($7.3 billion) in a multiyear support package to Ukraine
Reuters · Feb 6, 2023 EU says over 10 search and rescue teams mobilised to Turkey after earthquake More than 10 search and rescue teams from the EU have been mobilised in the wake of the major earthquake that has hit Turkey, a spokesperson for the European Commission told reporters on Monday.
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023 If the Tories listen to the siren voice of 49-day Liz Truss they will be sunk When a party falls to pieces, look out for the phase in which it starts to blame the world for its own flaws. In a 4,000-word essay in The Daily Telegraph that would have been funnier but no less absurd if it had been written by Lewis Carroll, the 49-day…
Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2023 Major earthquakes hit Turkey, Syria: Who is stepping up to help? Powerful earthquakes and aftershocks have caused widespread devastation in Turkey and Syria.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Some Brexiteers will admit EU exit has been a ‘disaster’ – Amber Rudd The former home secretary said she feels ‘abandoned by the party as far as those of us who can see the truth about Brexit is concerned’.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 10 new rail projects that could revolutionise travelling across Europe by train Planned Paris-Milan-Venice and Amsterdam-Brussels-Barcelona sleeper trains could be a game-changer for Brits
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Martin Lewis issues ‘must-know’ travel warning for holidaymakers TV consumer guru stresses importance of sorting easily-overlooked detail when booking holidays
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Kosovo PM calls on West not to put pressure over Serb entity Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti has called on Western powers not to pressure his tiny Balkan country into accepting a contentious association of five Serb-majority municipalities that is ramping up tensions between Kosovo and Serbia
The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023 Afternoon Update: Greens to back voice after Thorpe quits; deadly Turkey earthquake; and Beyoncé breaks Grammys record Indigenous voice to parliament stance sees Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe leave the party and move tot he crossbench