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Tories say Rosebank refusal could leave Europe more reliant on Russian oil
The UK Government has approved gas production at the Jackdaw field, with supplies expected to start flowing within weeks, but has not indicated similar support for the Rosebank oil field. The distinction has intensified debate over energy security and climate policy: ministers say Jackdaw serves the domestic market, while Rosebank’s oil is mainly intended for…
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Far-left activist arrested over arson attack that destroyed town hall during French riots is prosecuted for ‘attempting to murder a policeman’
A 34-year-old man accused of setting fire to Limoges City Hall during riots is now being prosecuted on suspicion of attempting to murder a police officer. The historic, listed building was badly damaged, with its roof and belfry collapsing, and investigators say their review of evidence and police interviews has led to his detention being…
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Most French people AGREE with Trump that migration is to blame for far-left riots, poll finds after Macron slammed his ‘stupid comments’
A CSA Institute poll found that 55 per cent of French respondents believe migration is linked to the violent protests in France, backing a claim made by US President Donald Trump. The result matters amid a dispute with President Emmanuel Macron, who rejected the claim and accused foreign leaders of repeating misleading narratives about the…
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Storm Adam flooding kills four in southern France
Storm Adam brought severe flooding to southern France on Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring one. The deaths and disruption highlight the danger from the storm, while another weather system is forecast to bring strong winds to western France. Two women, aged 86 and 26, were found drowned in a cellar in Bouches-du-Rhône;…
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First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French authorities have reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus, in a patient who died in early October. The patient was severely immunocompromised and being treated for a serious illness in Lyon; officials said there is currently no risk to the public. The virus mainly affects cattle and spreads through infected midges, though…
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Charades Boards Juho Kuosmanen’s ‘Dream Come True’ As Production Wraps Across Europe
International sales company Charades has acquired rights to Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen’s third feature, Dream Come True, as production wraps. The deal gives the film an international sales partner, while its European shoot and distribution arrangements point to a planned release across several markets. The story follows Rasmus, a 43-year-old Danish commercial diver who discovers…
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Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization
Meta’s advertising revenue growth in Europe slowed to 18 per cent in the three months to September, well below growth in the US and Canada. The figures matter because the slowdown followed the introduction of a less personalised ad option for EU users, which uses less personal data and may reduce the effectiveness of ads.…
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Futuristic eco cricket ground in Spain eyes Test match
Australian entrepreneur Daniel Weston hopes Campo Maximo, a cricket ground under construction on Spain’s Costa Blanca, could one day host a Test match. The project aims to combine high-profile cricket with environmentally focused design, and could help establish Spain as a European cricket destination. The venue near Alicante is planned to open in 2028, with…
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France’s riot chaos fuels Farage’s warning that mass immigration failures could haunt another country next
Nigel Farage warned Americans not to repeat what he called Europe’s failures over mass immigration, arguing that migration and weak political leadership had contributed to unrest in France. He said the riots could eventually happen in Britain too, and criticised French President Emmanuel Macron’s response. Farage pointed to looting and violence in Paris and said…
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Romanian man from Reading jailed in Russia for 15 years on espionage charge
David Adrian Kercso, a 23-year-old Romanian national who had been living in Reading, was sentenced in Russia to 15 years in prison for espionage. His family says he travelled to Georgia in 2024 to meet a woman he had met online, but was arrested in Abkhazia and later transferred to Russian custody. Kercso says in…