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Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News In a special recess week edition of Politics at Sam and Anne, the pair look at who could replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. Anne – who’s in Munich – tells Sam how the Europeans view the Starmer government and if his vision of closer ties with Europe aligns with his EU counterparts. Back home, is the Peter Mandelson affair ramping up with a possible police interview under caution within the next 14 days? Plus, Nigel Farage will announce part of Reform UK’s shadow cabinet next week, but who will make…
There were so many potential Democratic presidential hopefuls here that it could have been the Sheraton Nashua rather than an elegant Bavarian lodge. In their public comments and private conversations, some of which were de facto bilateral meetings, Democrats ranging from California Gov. Gavin Newsom to New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez assured their European counterparts that Trump is temporary and the transatlantic relationship isn’t. “It is very important that we have this much Democratic representation this year and to show that we as a party are committed to a different path,” Ocasio-Cortez told me. “Regardless of any political speculation, it is important…
Published on 16/02/2026 – 7:30 GMT+1 The last time the EU held its general entry-level AD5 competition, as opposed to specialist ones, was in 2019. EPSO explained the repeated delays as part of the Commission’s work to update old IT systems and fix problems with the testing platform. With open eligibility and a monthly salary of nearly €6,000, about 50,000 people are expected to apply before the 10 March deadline for these entry-level civil service jobs. Candidates will take a four-part online test to determine if they are ready to become permanent EU officials and help with policy work. There…
In front of several hundred people, contestants in feathered costumes take turns screeching into a banana-shaped mic. Some come from nearby towns, others from much farther away. Everyone invents a character. This year’s shield went to Laurie Duhaudt, aka “Maître Mouette et Chandon”, dressed in pearls, heart-shaped sunglasses and full gull plumage. The jury, made up of past winners and carnival regulars, rewarded timing, tone and commitment. YouTuber Raphaël Carlier joined in too, while his partner David Coscas watched from the crowd. It is silly, noisy and oddly precise, and it now ranks among Dunkirk’s key carnival moments.
19) Mathieu Darnaud et Elsa Schalck Au Sénat, on dit qu’ils ont horreur de la lumière. C’est pourtant bien là que la flamme est née entre l’élu de l’Ardèche et l’élue du Bas-Rhin. A 50 ans, Mathieu Darnaud a pris la succession de Bruno Retailleau à la tête du groupe LR, qui est le plus gros groupe politique du Parlement (130 membres). Ce qui n’aurait pu être qu’un intérim est devenu un poste durable pour ce protégé de Gérard Larcher, qui a gravi un à un les échelons du cursus honorum dans un département très rural. Sa compagne Elsa Schalk,…
On today’s show: EU editor Maria Tadeo fills us in on what happened this weekend at the Munich Security Conference We interview Fabrice Pothier, the CEO of Rasmussen Global – who previously served as Director of Policy Planning for the NATO Alliance. Jakub Janas explains what is this European mutual defence clause everyone is talking about. Our Alice Tidey reports on the debate on a common European nuclear umbrella. Our correspondent Laura Fleischmann in Berlin tells us more over the significant controversy over comments made by members of the jury at the Berlinale cinema festival. When and where to watch…
Each year, Ivrea becomes the stage for a ritualised street battle as the Battle of the Oranges takes over the town. Residents form foot teams, facing off against masked cart riders in a coordinated volley of citrus. The contest, both chaotic and carefully organised, anchors the Carnival of Ivrea and signals the start of its busiest days. The ritual retells the story of Violetta, the miller’s daughter who kills a tyrant and sparks a revolt. Today, the fruit stands in for stones and anger. The Carnival of Ivrea runs for three days ahead of Lent, combining noise, physical effort and…
Several Big Tech companies have reported earnings in recent weeks and provided estimates for their spending in 2026, along with leading analysts’ projections. The data point that seems to have caught Wall Street’s attention the most is the estimated capital expenditure (CapEx) for this year, which collectively represents an investment of over $700bn (€590bn) in AI infrastructure. That is more than the entire nominal GDP of Sweden for 2025, one of Europe’s largest economies, as per IMF estimates. Global chip sales are also projected to reach $1tn (€842bn) for the first time this year, according to the US Semiconductor Industry…
Sardinia’s griffon vultures were on the brink of extinction at the beginning of 2010. The population of the birds had been plummeting due to indirect poisoning, including from pesticides and chemicals ingested by animals they fed on. But today, the Italian island is home to more than 500 individuals, making it one of Italy’s most impressive conservation success stories. Sardinia’s griffon vultures risked extinction In 2014, Sardinia’s Eurasian griffon vulture population had shrunk to around 60, with the colony living solely between Bosa and Alghero on the west coast. Toxic food sources were the main culprit of their demise, causing…
As you walk into the ‘Pasithea’ exhibition by Agnieszka Apoznańska at Lotna Gallery in Warsaw, you can feel your tiredness melting away, even though the long winter shows no sign of easing. Right at the entrance you are greeted by… a scent. It is unusual, because after all we have come to a painting exhibition. But this show aims to awakens more of our senses. Zuzanna Ziętek, who specialises in combining fragrance and art, has created a special perfume for Agnieszka Apoznańska’s exhibition that reflects its mood. ‘The scent complements these wonderful works, which are very intimate, soft, full of…