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The outcome of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine would resonate far beyond Europe, shaping how autocrats assess the West’s strength and resolve, Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski said. “However this war ends, it has to be agreed with Ukraine and reflect Ukrainian priorities,” Trzaskowski told Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today on Thursday. “Every dictator in the world is watching whether the West will stay united and strong.” His remarks come as diplomatic activity accelerates, including US-led talks and renewed debate in Europe over reopening communication channels with Moscow, an idea recently floated by French President Emmanuel Macron. Warsaw remains firmly…
Water rushed through the village of Grazalema in Cadiz as rivers burst their banks across Andalusia. Around 4,000 people were evacuated, schools closed, and rail and road links were suspended in several areas. Police in Cadiz waded through waist deep water to rescue people trapped in an abandoned building. Civil Guard officers are still searching for a woman missing near Malaga, believed to have fallen into a swollen river while trying to save her dog. Conditions are easing in southern Spain, Cadiz province saw red alerts lifted by Thursday afternoon but more storms are forecast in the days ahead.
Epstein was a wealthy U.S. financier who pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution and was later arrested on federal sex-trafficking charges in July 2019 before dying in jail. The WEF confirmed to POLITICO that Brende had taken part “in three business dinners with Jeffrey Epstein, along with subsequent email and SMS communications.” It has opened an independent review into the relationship, which it said Brende requested and is cooperating with. Brende said he had been “completely unaware of Epstein’s past and criminal activities” and would have declined any invitations or communication had he known. “I recognize…
The Council of Europe’s (CoE) Secretary General, Alain Berset, told Euronews that reviewing the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to reform protections available to migrants could embolden governments to roll back human rights on other fronts. His comments come following calls from several members of the Strasbourg-based body — the continent’s leading human rights organisation — for greater flexibility in managing migration, particularly concerning the deportation of foreign criminals and irregular migrants. Nine European Union countries signed an open letter calling for such a review in May 2025, which received broad support among CoE members. However, Berset warned this…
Ukraine and Russia swapped 314 prisoners of war — 157 from each side — on Thursday following two days of negotiation in Abu Dhabi under the US mediation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the exchange one hour after the talks finished. He said the 157 Ukrainians returned home on Thursday include soldiers from the Armed Forces, National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service. Notably, Ukrainian civilians were also released together with the soldiers. According to Zelenskyy, “Most of them had been in captivity since 2022″ “Today’s exchange came after a long pause, and it is critical that we were…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the PoW exchange, the first in five months, happened on Thursday. “We are bringing our people home — 157 Ukrainians. Warriors from the Armed Forces, National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service. Soldiers, sergeants, and officers. Along with our defenders, civilians are also returning. Most of them had been in captivity since 2022,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X. Russia also received the return of 157 of its PoWs. The last prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine was in October, when the sides swapped 185 soldiers and 20 civilians. Zelenskyy explained that…
By Jakub Janas & Jorge Liboreiro Published on 05/02/2026 – 15:30 GMT+1 By April, Ukraine’s budget will be empty. And, unable to tap into Russia’s frozen assets last December, Brussels triggered Plan B: a massive €90 billion loan raised through joint debt. But not everyone will participate: Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic secured total opt-out. So, €30 billion will keep the state running and pay doctors, teachers and pensioners. The lion’s share — €60 billion — is for defence. And since yesterday, that deal is finally locked in. But Europeans were split. France was leading the “Buy European” team. They insisted EU…
By Euronews Published on 05/02/2026 – 13:50 GMT+1•Updated 13:52 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to Washington despite his connections to the disgraced financier. In a speech Thursday, Starmer said Mandelson had “portrayed Epstein as someone he barely knew.” “I am sorry … for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him,” the UK premier stated. Starmer dismissed Mandelson in September after emails were published showing he maintained a friendship with Epstein following the late financier’s 2008 conviction for sex offences involving a minor. Epstein died by suicide in…
A US federal agency for protecting workers’ civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disclosed the investigation in a motion filed in a Missouri federal court demanding that Nike fully comply — effectively compelling them to cooperate — with a subpoena for information. Trump’s war on DEI The EEOC’s allegations are the latest example of the White House’s using the civil rights agency to target corporate diversity initiatives, as the Trump administration and Lucas have made scrutiny of DEI-related discrimination a…
“I am sorry,” Starmer said. “Sorry for what was done to you, sorry that so many people with power failed you, sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him and sorry that even now you’re forced to watch this story unfold in public once again.” The PM said his government will “not allow the powerful to treat justice as optional,” and will do everything in its power to “ensure accountability is delivered.” He spoke against a backdrop of anger from some Labour MPs who are infuriated the PM appointed Mandelson and want Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, who…