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EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can be taken about the future of war-ravaged Ukraine without its consent — or behind the backs of its partners in Europe, barely a month before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a show of solidarity at a summit in Brussels with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, many EU leaders …

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5 days, 13 hours ago

FirstUp: NSA Doval in China for talks, Nato chief to meet Zelenskyy in Brussels... The big headlines

Firstpost

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in China to discuss the border dispute. Firstly, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will visit China to participate in the India-China Special Representatives’ talks while Nato chief Mark Rutte will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels. Indian Navy’s latest survey ship INS Nirdeshak is set to be …

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6 days, 4 hours ago

The best of Europe’s Interrail routes

The Independent

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Brussels denies warning Netherlands on Schiphol flight reduction

NL Times

The European Commission has denied warning the Dutch government about legal risks tied to its original plan to reduce flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. Madlener, a member of the right-wing PVV party, defended the revision, claiming the original plan posed a "serious risk" within ongoing European notification processes. "This minister has been doing everything for months to reverse Schiphol's flight …

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1 week, 1 day ago

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Once more we're in grave danger of being a rule taker, not a rule maker

Daily Mail

Sir Keir Starmer can’t really hide his abiding love affair with the European Union. In 2019 Sir Keir, then Shadow Brexit Secretary, said ‘there are many in the Labour Party who feel we need to be very clear about a second referendum and about making the case for Remain. He may have pretended to accept Brexit to gain office, but …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Ursula von der Leyen has a new doctrine for handling the hard right

Hindustan Times

The harsh winds of political change have howled through the corridors of power in the past year. Mrs von der Leyen had her tenure extended mostly by having done a good job since being a surprise appointment in 2019, notably dealing with the fallout from covid-19 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But Mrs von der Leyen has also deftly …

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1 week, 4 days ago

How to have a gut-healthy Christmas – recipes and tips to make it easy

The Independent

Christmas is a season synonymous with indulgence: platters piled high with pigs in blankets, lashings of gravy on roast potatoes and glasses of fizz flowing freely. Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes Plant points per serving: 5.5 Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 150g butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 2cm cubes 8 …

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Reeves vows to stick to Brexit red lines after talks with EU in Brussels

The Independent

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1 week, 6 days ago

Rachel Reeves’ Eurogroup meeting is a positive step towards a UK-EU ‘reset’

The Independent

Rachel Reeves has become the first chancellor of the Exchequer to attend a meeting of the “Eurogroup”, an informal body of finance ministers from the EU member states that use the euro. If it’s not too rude or cliched to style him thus, all those present in Brussels will also be aware of the “elephant in the room”, Donald Trump …

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Reeves pushes for closer trade ties with EU in Brussels talks

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2 weeks ago

Europe on Collision Course with Trump on Big Tech Crackdown

Live Mint

The European Union’s multiyear clampdown on some of the largest American companies is set to force President-elect Donald Trump to decide which bothers him more: Europe or Big Tech. In the coming months, Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Meta Platforms Inc., and the X platform owned by Trump confidant Elon Musk, could face billions in fines or even mandatory divestment …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

The only Christmas side dish recipes you’ll need, from Jamie Oliver to Tom Kerridge

The Independent

Christmas dinner is only as good as its sides. Ingredients: 200g Brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved with tough outer layer removed 100g smoked pancetta or streaky bacon, chopped into lardons 100ml chicken stock 50g chilli jam or XO sauce 20ml vegetable oil 10g picked Thai basil 1 tbsp fish sauce ½ tsp caster sugar 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Europe on the Brink: A Divided Continent Girds for Trump

Politico

In Berlin, as much as I did in Paris earlier this autumn, I saw a European giant entangled in its own domestic troubles, unable to rise to this occasion — at least not soon. On the Rue de la Loi that runs from the heart of the city’s EU quarter to the royal palace, in front of an empty plot …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rachel Reeves tipped to meet with EU counterparts over Ukraine support

The Independent

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

A nation divided over Brussels sprouts! Poll reveals which cities hate controversial Christmas staple the most

Daily Mail

Brussels sprouts are often the most divisive part of Christmas dinner and spark furious debate between families. There is a similar dislike of Brussels sprouts in Scotland as 10 per cent of people in Edinburgh and Glasgow don’t want it on their plate. Brussels sprouts are a controversial addition to the Christmas dinner plate, with many Brits finding them bitter …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

469kg of Brussels sprouts will take to the sky as Tui serves Christmas dinners en route to Lapland

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy With the Christmas season officially upon us, travel companies are busy finalising their festive preparations ahead …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, a budget shortfall that President-elect Donald Trump used to berate U.S. allies during his first term in office, severely damaging trust. After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a decade ago, NATO leaders agreed to halt the defense cuts that began when …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending

LA Times

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, front center, speaks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at a meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels this week. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, tackling a budget shortfall that President-elect Donald Trump used to berate U.S. allies during his first …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Brexit deals £3bn blow to UK food exports as Starmer urged to strike deal with Brussels

The Independent

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Driving to work: Why it’s psychologically difficult to switch to public transit or biking.

Slate

Commuters are creatures of habit—until, suddenly, they aren’t. The behavioral science of commuting holds powerful lessons for policymakers, civic leaders, and environmentalists hoping to convince drivers to instead use modes like public transit and biking that can ease gridlock, improve air quality, and mitigate climate change. “Overall, we found a whole set of interventions—many of which are used regularly in …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite

Hindustan Times

* NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite Foreign ministers from NATO's 32 countries gather in Brussels * Ukraine had ministers to support membership invitation * But diplomats see no consensus on issue * NATO has said Ukraine will join but not when By Sabine Siebold and Humeyra Pamuk BRUSSELS, - NATO is highly unlikely to heed Ukraine's …

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3 weeks ago

Brexit: Britain sets aside £10bn for future payments to EU more than eight years after vote to leave

The Independent

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Before Tackling Trump, New EU Leader Aims to End the Bickering in Brussels

Live Mint

During a break in proceedings at February’s European leaders’ summit, the Dutch premier approached his Portuguese counterpart with a can of beer and a smile. His predecessor Charles Michel’s long-running feud with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was the worst kept secret in Brussels, adding a farcical subplot to every icy joint appearance. Since his nomination was confirmed …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Starmer accused of ‘burying head in sand’ over deal to allow young Britons to live and work in Europe

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EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

FirstUp: NSA Doval in China for talks, Nato chief to meet Zelenskyy in Brussels... The big headlines

The best of Europe’s Interrail routes

Brussels denies warning Netherlands on Schiphol flight reduction

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Once more we're in grave danger of being a rule taker, not a rule maker

Ursula von der Leyen has a new doctrine for handling the hard right

How to have a gut-healthy Christmas – recipes and tips to make it easy

Reeves vows to stick to Brexit red lines after talks with EU in Brussels

Rachel Reeves’ Eurogroup meeting is a positive step towards a UK-EU ‘reset’

Reeves pushes for closer trade ties with EU in Brussels talks

Europe on Collision Course with Trump on Big Tech Crackdown

The only Christmas side dish recipes you’ll need, from Jamie Oliver to Tom Kerridge

Europe on the Brink: A Divided Continent Girds for Trump

Rachel Reeves tipped to meet with EU counterparts over Ukraine support

A nation divided over Brussels sprouts! Poll reveals which cities hate controversial Christmas staple the most

469kg of Brussels sprouts will take to the sky as Tui serves Christmas dinners en route to Lapland

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending

Brexit deals £3bn blow to UK food exports as Starmer urged to strike deal with Brussels

Driving to work: Why it’s psychologically difficult to switch to public transit or biking.

NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite

Brexit: Britain sets aside £10bn for future payments to EU more than eight years after vote to leave

Before Tackling Trump, New EU Leader Aims to End the Bickering in Brussels

Starmer accused of ‘burying head in sand’ over deal to allow young Britons to live and work in Europe