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Poland’s abortion reforms would leave it among the EU’s most restrictive, even if signed into law

Poland’s parliament, Sejm, has voted to ease some of the country’s abortion restrictions, but the changes would leave its laws among the most restrictive in the European Union — and face an uphill battle to become law.

Trump says AI data centres should pay ‘dividends’ in pre-midterm shift

US president has continued to support data centres in advance of midterms, despite growing opposition from Republicans.

Prosecutors search European Parliament offices of far-right Patriots bloc in graft probe

EU prosecutors on Wednesday searched offices belonging to the far-right Patriots parliamentary group as part of a graft probe into the bloc’s dissolved predecessor, Identity and Democracy, which brought together several European far-right parties including French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s National Rally.

Poland’s parliament votes to ease abortion ban but faces likely veto from president

Measures would remove some penalties for those helping women access abortion but are ‘small-scale step’, say campaignersPoland’s lower house of parliament has approved two bills aimed at loosening a near-total ban on abortions, in what campaigners have described as a “small-scale step” ahead of protests calling on the government to fulfil its promises to overhaul the country’s laws.The new measure...

Booking.com under investigation by EU regulators over fake listings and scams

European Commission calls accommodation website’s approach to fraudulent listings and phishing scams as ‘absolutely substandard’EU regulators have opened an investigation into Booking.com, alleging that the accommodation website has not done enough to protect consumers from fake listings and scams.The European Commission, which regulates the world’s biggest tech companies operating in the EU, said...

Roaming roots: Artist Gulnur Mukazhanova explores her nomadic heritage at Frieze London

Presented in collaboration with Turkish Airlines, artist Gulnur Mukazhanova brought her ongoing Bosağa textile series to Frieze London 2026.

Brussels goes back to the drawing board on Europe-wide taxes

European Council President António Costa has taken over the negotiations on the bloc's next long-term budget, with one of the biggest question marks being how he will resolve the challenge of new EU-wide taxes.

Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"

After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."

Film show: Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård star in horny feminist fantasy 'Wicker'

Film critic Emma Jones and Dheepthika Laurent discuss the week's film releases. Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård play an odd couple in the fantasy romance "Wicker" about love, society and the patriarchy. 

Russia to send first diesel tanker to the US amid Trump deal

Russia will send on Thursday its first diesel tanker to the US to an undisclosed port.

UN warns El Nino could be strongest on record as it urges world to prepare

The UN's aid chief says the humanitarian system cannot cope alone, as $50 million is released for 11 frontline countries including Chad and Somalia.

UK's Burnham revives North Sea gas field project that stalled under Starmer

Backed by Norway's Equinor and Shell, unions and industry have welcomed the decision, while environmental campaigners say it will drive up emissions and do nothing to lower household bills.

EU prosecutors raid far-right group's offices in €4 million funds scandal

The searches are linked to an probe into the alleged misuse of more than €4 million by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy group, whose debts Patriots for Europe could be forced to repay.

Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – UK politics live

Zia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalismHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami McCarthy, head of politics for Greenpeace UK, said:Approving Jackdaw shows the toxic grip fossil fuel lobbyists still hold over our energy policy. Andy Burnham promised pragmatism [se...

Sacramento jury awards $33.3 million to physics student injured by a falling tree branch in 2020

In a landmark decision, a jury in Sacramento awarded Michael Flynn $33.3 million after he sustained a brain injury from a dead branch falling during his jog in McKinley Park. The city was found wholly negligent in their tree maintenance and safety checks. Despite the injury, Flynn persevered through rehabilitation to earn his doctorate in physics, advocating for greater accountability in public in...

Kirsten Dunst’s former LA home sells for $4.55 million in just nine days

Louisiana’s historic Lincoln Theater set to reopen after years of restoration

65-year-old woman killed in shark attack off South African coast

Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo City, formerly East London, at around 7 a.m. local time, where they found the woman's body, according to police.

In Southern California, five rival supercolonies of Argentine ants are engaged in a war that has led to 15 million deaths already

A tumultuous and deadly rivalry unfolds among five Argentine ant supercolonies in San Diego, resulting in an alarming number of fatalities. These strongly territorial ants engage in relentless battles, disregarding the 'dear enemy effect' common in territorial animals. Surprisingly, studies reveal that these colonies have reached an impasse, maintaining fixed borders even amid continuous aggressio...

2 Indian-origin pharmacists jailed in UK over £1.3m NHS cancer drug fraud

Ukraine and Russia both say ready to resume trilateral talks with US

Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday said they are both ready to resume trilateral talks with the United States. The news comes after US envoy Steve Witkoff separately met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on two consecutive days.

Ukraine and Russia both ready to resume trilateral talks with US

Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday said they are both ready to resume trilateral talks with the United States. The news comes after US envoy Steve Witkoff separately met with Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin on two consecutive days.

Zelensky proposes freezing front with Russia as first step to peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for the front line in Russia's war against to Ukraine to be frozen along current lines as a first step toward peace talks. His comments came as US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.

Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death

Former art teacher, who cared for her disabled son, ‘received almost no support’, said her local MP Manuela PerteghellaAndy Burnham has backed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after the “devastating” death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who killed herself minutes after meeting professionals.The Guardian revealed in August how the “absolutely inspirational” 36-year-old had...

Eurozone government debt climbs to 88.8% of GDP as Italy closes in on Greece

Government debt in the eurozone rose to 88.8% of GDP in the second quarter of 2026, with Italy closing in on Greece, the most indebted member state, and France's debt climbing to 119.1% as its borrowing costs topped 5%.