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Standing next to Bardella in Ceuta, Abascal said the French far-right leader’s presence was “a demonstration that a new era can open for [the two] nations” and praised “collaboration among patriotic forces.” Spain’s snap elections “will allow the Spanish people to speak their mind, just as the French presidential election in a few months will allow the French people to take back control of their own destiny,” said Bardella, framing migration as an existential issue for both countries, epitomized by the crisis in Ceuta over the summer. The trip to Ceuta, discussed between the two leaders’ teams over the summer,…

Published on 12/10/2026 – 15:21 GMT+2•Updated 15:23 Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has vowed to end the United Kingdom’s asylum system for up to five years if the hard-right party gets into power. Speaking at a press conference in Kent in southeastern England on Monday, Farage renewed his criticism of the government’s handling of small boat crossings from mainland Europe as he outlined Reform’s stance on those seeking asylum in Britain. “We will end the asylum system for up to five years,” Farage told the audience. “Why are we going to do that? Because we are in the most terrible…

German energy and infrastructure heavyweights are exploring new opportunities in Azerbaijan. Their plans cover both gas supplies and renewable energy, at a time when Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Speaking at the German-Azerbaijani Connectivity Conference 2026, which was hosted by the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) in Baku, European corporate leaders outlined concrete investment plans ranging from fossil fuels to renewable energy networks along the Middle Corridor. The gathering brought together more than 250 participants, including over 35 guests from Germany and Azerbaijani policymakers. A new pillar of economic cooperation Nargis Wieck, Executive Director…

Published on 12/10/2026 – 12:29 GMT+2•Updated 12:31 American economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize on Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can help stabilise fluctuations in the economy. “The laureates’ work has provided us with a stable theoretical foundation for the models that are now used by central banks and governments around the world,” the jury at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said in a statement. “With them, we are better equipped to deal with shocks in the economy, such as energy crises or sudden changes in how much…

He emphasized the importance of military mobility and “moving things from the west to the east,” citing discussions with EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius. European officials warn that Russia could be ready to attack a NATO country by the end of the decade. Whitaker did not announce any decisions to relocate or withdraw American forces. He nevertheless made clear that Washington is reassessing its global commitments to avoid spreading its military resources too thin. “Superpowers and great global powers have mostly had challenges when they get overextended,” Whitaker said, adding that U.S. President Donald Trump wants allies to become “capable…

A major fire has devastated the Marché des Enfants Rouges in central Paris, destroying the historic covered market in the early hours of Monday. Located in the Marais district in the capital’s 3rd arrondissement, the market dates back to 1615 and is the oldest covered food market in Paris. It is a popular destination for street food, fresh produce and local traders. Around 150 firefighters and some 50 vehicles were mobilised to tackle the blaze, which was reported at 04:15 local time. Part of the market’s metal structure collapsed during the fire.

A senior UAE official called for stronger Gulf security and defence cooperation on Monday as regional governments backed Saudi Arabia following Houthi missile attacks that killed 14 people at Riyadh’s international airport over the weekend. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said attacks on Saudi Arabia undermined the security of the Emirates and every other Gulf state. Writing on X, he warned that “we are all targeted” and said failures in collective defence had encouraged attacks on the region. “Gulf security is a shared responsibility that allows no room for complacency or delay,” he said. Saturday’s attack on…

Moving abroad from France could soon cost the richest holders of digital assets more, as lawmakers seek to bring Bitcoin and other crypto into a levy already paid by relocating equity investors. On Thursday, the National Assembly’s finance committee, the cross-party panel that vets budget bills before the full lower house debates them, voted to extend France’s exit tax to crypto-assets from 1 January 2027. The current levy taxes unrealised gains when people who have lived in France for at least six of the past ten years move abroad with shares and other securities cumulatively worth more than €800,000. The…

Modern world got you down? We can relate. Phone-free retreats are on the rise as more and more of us want to switch off for the sake of our mental health. If you’re looking for a more permanent off-grid solution – and have £350,000 (€414,000) to spare – you might just want to take a look at this remote Scottish island that just went up for sale. Found just off the west coast of Shetland, Hildasay Island spans some 110 hectares and is only accessible by boat. While the island was once occupied by a small community in the 19th…

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