Europe

UK should sanction Trump's businesses if Greenland is attacked, says UK opposition party leader

UK should sanction Trump's businesses if Greenland is attacked, says UK opposition party leader

'It’s time we started taking Trump’s threats seriously,' says Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey, also calling into question US troops staying on British soil

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France prepares for early elections amid government instability
10.01.2026

France prepares for early elections amid government instability

Opposition no-confidence motions raise prospect of elections alongside March local polls and continuing political instability

UK announces new funding to prepare troops for potential Ukraine deployment
10.01.2026

UK announces new funding to prepare troops for potential Ukraine deployment

$268M to be used this year to upgrade vehicles, communications systems, counter-drone technology

World's richest 1% used up 2026 carbon budget in just 10 days, says Oxfam
10.01.2026

World's richest 1% used up 2026 carbon budget in just 10 days, says Oxfam

UK-based charity says excessive emissions by wealthy individuals cause major economic damage to low- and lower-middle income countries

Northern France still in darkness in wake of Storm Goretti
10.01.2026

Northern France still in darkness in wake of Storm Goretti

Outages are continuing in several northern and northwestern regions, including Manche, Calvados, Seine-Maritime, Eure, and Orne

EU Council condemns ‘use of violence, arbitrary detention’ in Iranian protests
10.01.2026

EU Council condemns ‘use of violence, arbitrary detention’ in Iranian protests

‘The EU expresses its solidarity with the Iranian people as they voice their legitimate aspiration for a better life, freedom and dignity,’ says Council