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Belarus: More sanctions could be on the way, EU external action service boss says

Catherine Nicholson interviews Stefano Sannino, the head of the EU's global network of 144 ambassadors and heads of delegation. The Secretary General of the European External Action Service addresses the West's concerns about the latest joint Russian-Belarusian military activities, warning that further EU sanctions against Minsk could be on the…

France 24 · Oct 21, 2022

France becomes latest country to leave controversial energy charter treaty

Quitting the ECT, which protects fossil fuel investors from policy changes that might threaten their profits, was ‘coherent’ with Paris climate deal, Macron said

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

France exits fossil fuel treaty 'at odds' with climate targets

France is pulling out of a 1994 treaty that President Emmanuel Macron said was protecting investment in fossil fuels at a time when Europe was transitioning towards a greener future.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2022

Russia 'plants mines in Ukraine dam' for missile strike to leave 80 towns underwater

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of preparing to destroy the Kahkokva dam which would leave tens of thousands of civilians homeless and cut off water supplies to the south of the country

Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022

‘Disgrace’: world’s press react to Truss resignation and UK political turmoil

Commentators and politicians question how Britain has fallen so far – with Brexit singled out as a prime culprit

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

Western Balkans to agree free movement in step toward EU membership

Western Balkan ministers are set to agree on Friday on visa-free travel between the six countries and on mutual recognition of university diplomas and professional qualifications, taking a step towards EU membership.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

Cancelled flights: As European ATC strikes hit UK departures, can I get a refund or compensation?

Flight cancelled? You are due a replacement flight as soon as possible, meals and hotel accommodation if necessary – and cash compensation as well

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

EU seeks united front on China reliance as Germany plans trip

European Union leaders jointly expressed concern on Friday about economic reliance on China, leaving German Chancellor Olaf Scholz facing questions over an imminent trip there with business chiefs.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

I fear the return of chaotic Boris, but at least that lettuce beat Truss

Yesterday, as Liz Truss announced her resignation, she propelled herself into the history books as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister. This was a record previously held by one George Canning, who died of pneumonia in 1827. This PM however was infamously outlived by a lettuce. This is what happens when idolatory…

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2022

Liz Truss's premiership was a new low for British politics | Martin Shipton

"The parlous state of British politics is about far more than the election of one low calibre leader"

Wales Online · Oct 21, 2022