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On 29 August, a majority of Icelanders rejected reopening EU accession talks, frozen since 2013, turning down what the government called a “now or never” moment. The result means no new negotiations with Brussels and no change to Iceland’s existing ties: full access to the single market and Schengen area…

Niger’s military government has contained an attempted mutiny in the capital, but the uprising has exposed tensions inside an army struggling to contain persistent attacks by armed groups.It has also highlighted the changing nature of Niger’s security partnerships, with Russian personnel helping government forces contain the unrest.The mutiny began on…

Under the deal, $19 from every barrel of oil sold to the US will flow to Caracas, interim President Rodriguez says.Published On 30 Aug 202630 Aug 2026Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez says the country is preserving its sovereignty despite the announcement that it will hand over the rights to billions…

NEW YORK (AP) — The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities.Independent experts say the conflict is a symptom of a social and political debate over…

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has rejected an application by one of the Surrey Six killers to stay the convictions against him.Nearly 20 years after a gangland slaying that shocked the province, Justice Martha Devlin said Thursday that allegations of abuse of process levelled by Cody Haevischer against police and corrections…

The migrant crisis in Ceuta continues to dominate Spain’s political agenda. The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved an extraordinary funding package worth €309 million for the autonomous city, aimed at safeguarding jobs, supporting businesses, strengthening security and ensuring public services. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz presented the measures alongside First…

Martinez joins the London club on a reported three-year deal worth $10m after spending five years at Villa.Published On 30 Aug 202630 Aug 2026Argentina’s World Cup 2022-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea from fellow Premier League outfit Aston Villa, the London-based club announced.“I’m all passion, and I play with…

The migrant crisis in Ceuta continues to dominate Spain’s political agenda. The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved an extraordinary funding package worth €309 million for the autonomous city, aimed at safeguarding jobs, supporting businesses, strengthening security and ensuring public services. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz presented the measures alongside First…

Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Warped boilers on the brink of failure, leaking steam valves, fractured gas lines and decaying unpurged pipelines with leaks…

Ringing school bells marked the start of the new year academic year in France on Tuesday. This year, the government has introduced a string of unprecedented measures, including a ban on mobile phones in primary and secondary schools, as well as new steps to tackle sexual violence. For the first…

The migrant crisis in Ceuta continues to dominate Spain’s political agenda. The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved an extraordinary funding package worth €309 million for the autonomous city, aimed at safeguarding jobs, supporting businesses, strengthening security and ensuring public services. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz presented the measures alongside First…

President Donald Trump says in a post that the ‘topping out’ process will ‌begin shortly.Published On 30 Aug 202630 Aug 2026United States President Donald Trump has said on social media that oil from a recently struck deal with Venezuela will be ⁠used to replenish the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an…

The migrant crisis in Ceuta continues to dominate Spain’s political agenda. The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved an extraordinary funding package worth €309 million for the autonomous city, aimed at safeguarding jobs, supporting businesses, strengthening security and ensuring public services. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz presented the measures alongside First…