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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to China continues with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City on Thursday, a symbolic stop during talks focused on trade and global tensions. Merz said Germany and Europe want a partnership with China that is balanced and reliable. His visit comes as Beijing looks for allies against renewed US tariffs. European leaders are seeking investment from Chinese firms while also urging Beijing to curb industrial overcapacity that affects sectors such as electric vehicles and solar panels. Germany’s trade deficit with China has widened sharply in recent years, a trend Merz called unhealthy. He…
A “long-standing silver lining” to the wrath of climate change has been put under scrutiny, as scientists find a huge flaw in the theory. As heat-trapping emissions continue to bake the planet, glaciers in Antarctica are witnessing unprecedented melt. Despite being geographically isolated from civilisation, the demise of these vast bodies of ice has a significant impact on the entire world. Thwaits Glacier, aka the Doomsday Glacier, is already responsible for four per cent of global annual sea level rise. If it were to collapse completely, sea levels could increase by a staggering 65cm. To put this into context, scientists…
By Roselyne Min with AP Published on 26/02/2026 – 10:41 GMT+1•Updated 11:03 There’s little new in the look of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The design is familiar, the size is similar to last year’s model, and the cameras remain in the same position. But Samsung says the real upgrade is artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. One of the Ultra’s most distinctive new features is a built-in Privacy Display designed to stop “shoulder surfers”. It allows only the person directly in front of the device to see the screen, making it easier to check banking apps, messages or confidential emails in public. “I think…
The Royal Household was so worried about these rumors that, in the lead up to the 1982 trial of the plotters, it deployed a representative to meet with Armada and Milans del Bosch and ensure neither mentioned the king in their testimony. According to a declassified CESID memo on the conversations, the aim was “to ensure that the Crown is not damaged by the legal proceedings.” Death of a coup leader Hours after the secret files were published Wednesday, Tejero, the most well-known of the plotters involved in the coup, died at the age of 93. The lieutenant-colonel became the…
By James Thomas & video by Loredana Dumitru Published on 26/02/2026 – 10:30 GMT+1 Europe’s job market is standing fairly strong as of early 2026, with record-high employment rates in the face of economic slowdowns and global volatility. Yet despite the overall market’s resilience, certain sectors are crying out for workers and are struggling to fill the gaps left in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. New figures released by Eurostat show that between 2019 — before the pandemic — and 2023, manufacturing labourers recorded the largest increase in their job vacancy rate, up by 4.2%. The rise suggests that the sector had…
The couple joined a World Health Organization delegation led by Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for a two day trip centred on mental health and conflict trauma. In Amman, they met children receiving treatment after being medically evacuated from Gaza and spoke with doctors dealing with long term injuries linked to the war. The visit was described as a listening mission rather than a political one. Harry and Meghan also took part in discussions on psychological support for displaced communities and visited projects helping young refugees cope with loss and instability.
Armenia, located in the highlands of West Asia, has just become easier to visit for Europeans. The country of windswept peaks, medieval stone monasteries and a capital city of monumental architecture is often overlooked, despite being a short to mid-haul flight away from many countries in Europe. New entry rules mean citizens of dozens of countries, including those in the EU and the UK, can now visit without needing a visa. Here’s why you should put Armenia on your travel list for 2026. Armenia relaxes visa requirements Armenia has temporarily scrapped visa requirements for 113 countries until 1 July 2026.…
As the spring statement approaches and another senior figure departs the No 11 Treasury machine, can the chancellor find more money to appease the public and her party? Sam and Anne pore over the policy areas pushing for further cash – especially student loans and defence – despite Rachel Reeves insisting this isn’t a moment for increased spending. Over in the Lords, are the shutters about to come down on the assisted dying bill? Plus, does the US have the final say on whether the UK should sell off the Chagos Islands?
Published on 26/02/2026 – 9:24 GMT+1•Updated 9:56 German MEP Bernd Lange (S&D) made clear Thursday he would not bow to pressure to salvage the EU-US trade deal, arguing Washington has already broken it following last week’s Supreme Court ruling and President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff salvo. “Nobody can pressure me. I’m a European Parliament representative and the representative of the people,” Lange told Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today. “For us it’s crystal clear that the US really is breaking the deal,” he added. “If in the next week nothing happen, then we have to reflect about countermeasures, counter tariffs…
Streets in Uba and nearby Juiz de Fora remain covered in mud and debris after floods and landslides killed at least 46 people and left dozens missing. Residents have returned to clear shops and recover vehicles buried under sludge. Business owners in the area reported water levels reaching almost two metres, causing extensive damage to stock and premises. Rescue teams continue searching unstable areas, though hopes of finding survivors are fading as more rain is forecast this week. Authorities say thousands of residents have been displaced. The disaster adds to a growing series of extreme weather events affecting Brazil, where…