Berlin (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Oktoberfest, Munich’s famous folk festival, was shut after a suicide note warned of a bomb; police found explosives and the suspect died. As reported by The Telegraph, Munich authorities closed Oktoberfest after discovering a bomb threat in
Tbilisi (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jailed Georgian opposition leaders warned Britain of growing links between the ruling Georgian Dream party and Iran, urging sanctions to tackle influence. As reported by The Guardian, jailed Georgian opposition leaders accused the ruling party of alleging
New York (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former CIA director David Petraeus says unmanned submarines could secure Ukraine’s victory, urging the West to release frozen Russian funds for Kyiv’s efforts. As reported by The Telegraph, retired US General David Petraeus warned that explosive
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Defence Secretary John Healey says Britain will mass-produce drones with Ukraine to build a “drone wall” protecting Nato from Russian threats. As reported by The Telegraph, John Healey confirmed British-made drones will form a “drone wall”
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Safety concerns rise as Zaporizhzhia plant suffers record outage, with IAEA warning of nuclear risks under Russia’s continued control. As reported by The Guardian, the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been without external power for over three
Paris (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former French President Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy over alleged Libyan campaign funds; his ex-chief of staff also convicted of corruption. As reported by The Telegraph, Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted of criminal conspiracy but cleared of
Tallinn (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal says US President Donald Trump has made it clear he will defend Poland and the Baltic states against Russian threats. As reported by The Telegraph, Estonia expressed confidence that President Trump would
Tallinn (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Estonia offered to host British nuclear-capable F-35s, amid NATO consultations on rules of engagement following Russian incursions into alliance skies. As reported by The Telegraph, Estonia’s defence minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the country is open to hosting
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A widespread cyberattack on September 20, 2025, triggered significant delays at major European airports, including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers. Authorities are investigating the breach as airport operations face severe disruptions, with
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE system disrupted operations at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports, causing flight delays, cancellations, and manual check-ins, with authorities actively working to restore normal service. As The Telegraph News reported, a major
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The European Commission is weighing a ban on Russian LNG imports as part of new sanctions against Moscow over its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, and Donald Trump,
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – ExxonMobil has paused €100M in European plastic recycling investments, citing draft EU rules on recycled content requirements in final products. In order to treat 80,000 metric tons of plastic trash annually, the U.S. energy company has two
Europe (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The EU executive has urged suspending free trade with Israel and sanctioning two far-right ministers, citing Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis. In response to complaints that the European Commission was failing to use its economic power to push
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin’s drone strikes as Poland shoots down Russian UAVs, calling the attacks a NATO threat. As reported by The Standard, Sir Keir Starmer denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions
Warsaw (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Poland PM Donald Tusk says airspace was violated by a “huge number” of Russian drones, with some shot down as NATO jets were scrambled. As reported by The Telegraph, Donald Tusk said Poland’s airspace was violated overnight
Paris (Parliament Politics Magazine) – French President Emmanuel Macron faces political turmoil as 10-year French bond yields exceed Italy’s for the first time since 1998, raising market concerns. As reported by The Telegraph, French 10-year bond yields have topped Italy’s for the
Paris (Parliament Politics Magazine) – French police chief Marc Alegre says officers face violent migrant crossings, lack training, resources, and coordination to tackle the Channel crisis. As reported by The Telegraph, Marc Alegre said France struggles to halt migrant crossings as smuggling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Russia’s strikes on Ukraine, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin “is not serious about peace,” after the strikes. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer said Vladimir Putin is “not serious
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russia bombed Ukraine’s main government building for the first time in its largest overnight strike, killing three and damaging Kyiv’s Cabinet HQ. As reported by The Telegraph, Ukraine said Russia bombed its government building in the largest
Berlin (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany to boost Ukraine’s air defences, provide weapons and training, while sending peacekeeping troops remains uncertain, says a Berlin source. As reported by The Telegraph, Germany aims to expand Ukraine’s air force to deter Russia, making the
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukraine says a Russian drone attack on the Odesa region left 29,000 without power, damaged homes and offices in Chornomorsk, and injured one civilian. As reported by Reuters, Odesa governor Oleh Kiper said a Russian drone strike
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian military says it hit Russian oil refineries overnight, causing fires, while Russia downs 11 Ukrainian drones, no casualties reported. As reported by The Guardian, the Ukrainian military carried out overnight strikes on Russian oil refineries in
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russian strikes hit EU and UK diplomatic buildings in Kyiv, killing 12 and injuring 48, as missiles and drones target multiple city sites overnight. As reported by The Telegraph, Kyiv came under Russian strikes on the night
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met military leaders to review the frontline, plan reserves, and strengthen key regions with international security support. As reported by The Guardian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the frontline situation and security guarantees with military officials.
Berlin (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany plans to scrap automatic legal aid for rejected asylum seekers to accelerate deportations and reduce court backlogs. As reported by The Telegraph, Germany may remove legal aid for rejected asylum seekers to fast-track deportations. What changes
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukraine says Russia struck a US electronics plant in Mukachevo with drones and missiles, causing one death and 15 injuries in a major attack. As reported by The Telegraph, Ukraine said Russia targeted a US business with
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – European leaders hold follow-up talks after US President Trump meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and EU heads to coordinate Ukraine security measures. As reported by The Guardian, following their White House meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European leaders hold
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russian strikes killing civilians, urged reliable security, and warned Moscow must not be rewarded. As reported by The Guardian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine, describing them as a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK officials urge French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to avoid public pressure on US President Trump before Ukraine talks. As reported by The Telegraph, British officials have called on EU leaders to halt
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Trump adviser says UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism.’ A leading adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has expressed the UK should align itself with the US “free enterprise” economic model instead
The story of Janet Lynne Savage, a 54-year-old driving examiner and mother of two from Bangor, Gwynedd, is a stark reminder of the risks that can accompany overseas medical procedures. An inquest has recently heard that Ms. Savage tragically lost her life
In a significant ruling, the Hague Appeals Court has overturned a previous decision that required oil giant, Shell, to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The decision, handed down by Judge Carla Joustra, rejected the claims made by environmental groups, including Milieudefensie
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – UK’s Single Trade Window, aimed at simplifying post-Brexit trade, paused due to cost concerns. The Single Trade Window (STW) was designed as a key component of the UK’s post-Brexit border strategy. Its goal was to streamline trade
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Callum Tindal-Draper, 22, dies fighting in Ukraine’s foreign volunteer platoon, despite family pleas. Callum Tindal-Draper, a 22-year-old from Cornwall, was killed while fighting in Ukraine for the country’s foreign volunteer platoon. He had joined the fight against
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Nine boats carrying 572 people were intercepted in the Channel, with rising deaths and new security plans. The Home Office reported that nine boats carrying a total of 572 people attempting to cross the English Channel have
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Trump’s expected focus on the EU over the UK in trade matters may lessen Brexit-related tariff concerns. A possible trade war with the US may not hit Britain as hard as feared, according to a former political
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Russia has experienced its worst-ever month for losses since the start of the war in Ukraine, the UK chief of defence staff has said. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin expressed Russia’s forces suffered an average of nearly 1,500
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Home Office is developing a new “Europe Hub” to boost relations with the European Union. The latest endeavour as part of PM’s strategy to encourage ties with the EU will sit within the International Strategy,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British tourists visiting France have been cautioned that they may face delays, due to the reintroduction of border inspections to combat illegal migration and terrorism. France will impose Schengen Area border inspections for an initial six-month period
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK is to lend Ukraine an extra £2.26bn and permit Kyiv to spend the money on weapons to fight off the Russian invasion as part of a broader $50bn (£38.5bn) loan programme expected to be approved
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In the latest figures, there were more than 28,000 crossings – up slightly from last year, but down from 2022. More than 600 people travelled the Channel in small vessels, the day after a baby perished on
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The United Kingdom has announced the most extensive package of sanctions against Russia’s shadow oil tanker fleet. Britain has inflicted sanctions on 18 further Russian oil tankers and four liquefied natural gas vessels, the largest batch of
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Foreign Office has issued a caution to holidaymakers staying within the European Union for their holidays this autumn and winter. UK tourists journeying to either France OR Germany have been alerted by the Foreign Office
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – British PM Keir Starmer travelled to Brussels on an assignment to try to enhance ties with the European Union, which disintegrated as the nation left the world’s biggest trading bloc four years ago. PM Starmer wanted to
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new wave of Brexit border checks is putting some trading relationships at “breaking point” for European exporters of plants and flowers, according to garden centres and nurseries. The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), which represents garden retailers
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK is being insisted by Europe’s leading human rights organisation to push ahead with plans to promote the use of Irish and Ulster Scots languages in Northern Ireland despite persistent tensions over the issue. The Council
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Eight people perished overnight attempting to cross the Channel from France to England, French regional authorities have stated. The French maritime prefecture expressed about 59 people were onboard the boat, which got into hardship off the coast
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Industry insiders have insisted the UK government uncover a solution to post-Brexit regulations on live music touring after EU documents presented Brussels was “not prepared” to change regulations. In Labour’s manifesto, Keir Starmer vowed to improve trade
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russia blamed for ‘reckless sabotage’ across Europe by MI6 chief. The chiefs of MI6 and the CIA have accused Russia of executing a “reckless campaign of sabotage” across Europe. Sir Richard Moore and Bill Burns expressed the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed rejoining the European Union as he seated with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. How Does Starmer Plan to Reset UK-EU Relations Without Rejoining? On a two-day stay to Europe,
