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27.09 / 14:37

Environmental protection Europe's energy crisis European Commission Pipelines Sabotage fears after several gas leaks are identified in Nord Stream pipelines

Danish and Swedish authorities have issued navigation warnings after two gas leaks were identified on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which the Kremlin shut down earlier this month for an indefinite period of time in retaliation for Western sanctions.

27.09 / 14:13

Environmental protection Europe's energy crisis Ukraine war: Here's how quickly Russia could annex 15% of country after 'sham referendums'

Russia could declare the annexation of 15 per cent of Ukraine on Friday as Moscow-backed "referendums" end, according to British officials.

27.09 / 08:39

Europe's energy crisis Russia admits mobilsiation decree 'violated' with some men called-up in error

Russia's military mobilisation decree has been "violated" with some men called up in error, the Kremlin has admitted.

27.09 / 01:59

UK: Fears that market turmoil over Truss tax cut plan could hit Europe's economy

Fears have been expressed that the market turmoil in response to the new British government's financial plan could further weaken Europe's economy.

26.09 / 18:53

Future What Italy's election results tell us about the country and its future

The right-wing coalition led by the far-right party Brothers of Italy seems set to win Italy’s snap general elections, with leader Giorgia Meloni widely expected to form the new government and become the country's first female prime minister.

26.09 / 13:47

Ukraine war Wagner 'Putin's chef' Yevgeny Prigozhin founded Wagner paramilitary group to fight in Ukraine

Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian oligarch and a close ally of Vladimir Putin, admitted on Monday that he was behind the Wagner paramilitary group.

26.09 / 13:03

Ukraine war Russia shooting: Children among 13 dead after gunman opens fire at school in Izhevsk

At least 13 people have died and 21 others have been injured after a shooting at a school in Russia.

26.09 / 12:15

Ukraine war Russia shooting: Children among nine dead after gunman opens fire at school in Izhevsk

At least nine people have died and several others are injured after a shooting at a school in Russia.

26.09 / 02:47

Ukraine war Five key takeaways as Italy makes historic lurch to the far-right

Here are the key takeaways from Italy's snap general election that pitted the parties of Giorgia Meloni, Matteo Salvini and Silvio Berlusconi against a left-wing bloc dominated by the Democratic Party and the Five Star Movement.

25.09 / 20:47

Ukraine war Updates Italy election: Live updates as Italians choose a new government

Join us for live updates as Italy votes in a snap general election that is forecast to see a right-wing coalition -- headed by Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy -- triumph over a Democratic Party-led left-wing coalition and the Five Star Movement.

24.09 / 20:05

Climate change Ukraine war Ukraine war: 'Referndums' continue, sanctions, captured Sri Lankans

Moscow-installed officials in occupied east Ukraine are continuing with a referendum on whether to join Russia.

24.09 / 14:15

Europe's energy crisis Finland moves to block more Russians on eastern border

Finland is going to "significantly" restrict the entry of Russian citizens to its territory by refusing access to those with tourist visas from any European country in the Schengen area.

24.09 / 11:33

Italy elections: Final rallies held as campaign comes to a close

Italian parties held their final rallies on Friday ahead of a snap general election on Sunday that is expected to be won by the Giorgia Meloni-led right-wing bloc.

24.09 / 11:33

week Iran protests: Pro-government rallies grip Tehran after a week of deadly clashes

Pro-government demonstrators in Tehran took a stand on Friday in favour of the mandatory veiling of women, calling for those who demonstrate against the veil to be "executed".

23.09 / 21:59

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Russia launched referendums on Friday aimed at annexing four occupied regions of Ukraine, raising the stakes in what Kyiv has called a sham that saw residents threatened with punishment if they did not vote.

23.09 / 20:31

Italy election: Meloni 'ready to break taboo' and become Italy's first female PM

Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni says she would be "honoured to break a taboo" and become the country's first female prime minister.

23.09 / 18:57

Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine, say UN investigators

A group of United Nations experts investigating human rights violations committed in Ukraine in the seven months since Russia invaded said on Friday they had turned up evidence of war crimes.

23.09 / 18:57

Kremlin spokesman's son refuses to join Russian army in prank call

The son of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refused to join Russia's army in a prank call with opposition activists.

23.09 / 16:57

NOT Hungarian minister meets Russia's Sergei Lavrov despite EU 'understanding' not to do so

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó met with Russia's Sergei Lavrov on Thursday hours after an EU official said member states had an understanding not to meet with Russian officials as it "doesn't make much sense".

23.09 / 15:25

Italian election: EU can work with any democracy but has 'tools' if it gets 'difficult', VDL says

The European Commission is willing to work with any democratic government across the bloc but has the "tools" if things go in a "difficult direction", Ursula von der Leyen has said in response to a question about Italy's upcoming elections.

23.09 / 14:41

Meloni 'ready to break taboo' and become Italy's first female PM

Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni says she would be "honoured to break a taboo" and become the country's first female prime minister.

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