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“It gives me a little bit of a breather, take stock and this way you’re formally asking somebody that they think there should be a change, so it’s a step before that. For new MPs, for example, it’s far less threatening to say you want that,” West said. West’s decision means the immediate threat to Starmer has receded — but his position in No. 10 Downing Street remains in peril. Her U-turn gives potential leadership challenger Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who does not currently have a seat in Westminster, time to return to parliament as an MP. Angela Rayner,…
Published on 11/05/2026 – 11:49 GMT+2 Around 50 farmers mobilised in the Lyon region on Monday morning following a call by the Coordination Rurale union to protest soaring fuel costs linked to the crisis in the Middle East. After staging a roadblock with around 20 tractors near a loading point at the TotalEnergies refinery in Feyzin, demonstrators headed along the A7 motorway towards the Rhône prefecture under police escort. By around 10 a.m., the convoy had reached La Mulatière and was moving towards Lyon’s Confluence district, where significant traffic disruptions were reported. The protest went ahead despite a prefectural order…
At least 880 civilians were killed in drone strikes in Sudan between January and April this year, the UN said on Monday, warning such strikes were pushing the conflict towards a “new, even deadlier phase,” more than three years into the war. The drone strikes carried out by both Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group, which have been at war since April 2023, have intensified across the country in recent months. According to the United Nations rights office, its Sudan team had determined that “drone strikes accounted for at least 880 civilian deaths – more than 80…
Nationwide union action in Belgium this week will force all flight operations from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, the country’s second busiest, to a standstill. On Tuesday 12 May, three major trade unions, socialist ABVV, Christian ACV, and liberal ACLVB, will stage demonstrations in protest of economic reforms introduced by the government that are set to impact pension schemes and working conditions. As a result, staff levels are expected to be significantly reduced, with Charleroi Airport citing safety concerns that will prevent it from operating scheduled departures and arrivals. The Wallonia international hub said that passengers affected by the cancellations will…
What he meant: Folks, have you noticed there’s a war on? Kicking me out while there’s such instability in the Middle East might not be the best look. ‘Heart of Europe’ What he said: “The last government was defined by breaking our relationship with Europe. This Labour government will be defined by rebuilding our relationship with Europe, by putting Britain at the heart of Europe, so that we are stronger on the economy, stronger on trade, stronger on defense.” What he meant: I’ve got to talk about Europe because otherwise Wes Streeting (a possible leadership contender) will — but I can’t really announce anything new without complex negotiations with Brussels. Any time to chat later, Ursula? What…
Brussels Airlines will not cancel flights “at the moment” despite potential jet fuel shortages linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a spokesperson told Euronews. With mounting fears of summer flight cancellations, the Belgian airline said 80% of its jet fuel needs for 2026 are covered. However, this volume was purchased through the company’s hedging strategy, which involves buying kerosene in advance even if the airline does not currently hold the full physical supply. “It is important to note that it is a financial tool, which means the price has been set at…
Published on 11/05/2026 – 14:42 GMT+2•Updated 14:42 German telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom and defence firm Rheinmetall said they are developing what they called a “defence shield” against drones and acts of sabotage. In a joint press release on Monday, the companies announced plans to protect cities and critical infrastructure across Germany. This comes at a time when countries across Europe have seen a surge in incursions by unidentified drones in recent years. Rheinmetall said there had been a steady increase in “threats from sabotage and drone activity” because of the current geopolitical situation. The system would use sensors to detect…
Travellers today are thinking more about the why behind their holiday rather than the where, according to Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report. Based on survey data from more than 14,000 travellers across countries including Germany, the UK, the US and Australia, the report shows that travel is driven by emotional motivations, including the desire to rest and a longing for meaningful experiences. “As travellers seek more meaning from their journeys, trust and familiarity have never been more important,” Chris Nassetta, president and chief executive officer at Hilton, said. “This year’s report shows that 74% of travellers value booking with brands they…
Updated: 11/05/2026 – 14:11 GMT+2 From a naked performer acting as a giant bell ringer to drone-powered flying carpets suspended inside a church, take a look at some of the most talked-about works at this year’s Venice Art Biennale. … More
Two stray Ukrainian drones flew over the Russian border last Thursday and crashed on Latvian soil, one of them exploding at an oil storage facility in eastern Latvia. According to Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha, the drones were diverted by Russia’s electronic warfare. Latvia and Lithuania have called on NATO to boost air defenses in their region after the incident. Sprūds, an academic first appointed in Sept. 2023, said in a long post on X that he decided to leave “to protect the Latvian army from being dragged into a political campaign” and to prevent critics from doubting the…