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Burnham leaves Labour’s EU return option open despite Brexit divisions
Andy Burnham has declined to rule out Labour pledging to rejoin the European Union in its next election manifesto, marking a possible departure from Sir Keir Starmer’s more cautious stance. The position could help Labour electorally as support for rejoining has grown, but Burnham would face a difficult campaign requiring a strong and credible case…
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Burnham leaves open Labour manifesto pledge to rejoin EU
Andy Burnham has declined to rule out Labour promising to rejoin the European Union in its next manifesto, saying the question was “for another day”. His European relations minister, Hamish Falconer, has also repeatedly avoided excluding the option. Burnham said his immediate priority was repairing relations with the EU and securing a practical agreement to…
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Barcelona’s title defence faces renewed threat in women’s Champions League
The Women’s Champions League league phase begins this week with genuine competitive unpredictability after Barcelona, the defending champions and four-time winners in six years, experienced a significant exodus of talent. Four key players from last season’s European Cup-winning squad departed the club, including Salma Paralluelo (who joined OL Lyonnes) and Alexia Putellas and Mapi León…
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Hikers trace Andy Goldsworthy’s remote art trail through Haute-Provence
A 69-year-old Canadian joins friends on a demanding hiking route through Haute-Provence centred on Andy Goldsworthy’s Refuges d’Art installations. The trail combines strenuous walking, remote overnight stays and site-specific land art, allowing hikers to experience both the region’s natural landscapes and restored historic shelters. The 10-day route covers 150km and includes seven reservable, free off-grid…
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San Sebastian Startup Challenge Puts AI, Immersive Tech and Green Production in Focus
The San Sebastian film festival’s Zinemaldia Startup Challenge has announced ten finalists for its 2026 competition, marking a record year with 68 submissions from across Spain and Europe. The selected startups showcase emerging technologies addressing key industry concerns, including artificial intelligence, immersive production tools and environmental sustainability measures, with finalists set to pitch on 24…
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Lithuania ready to ‘fight back’ but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Lithuania’s Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has told the BBC that his country will “fight back” if attacked by Russia, whilst simultaneously confirming that evacuation plans have been prepared for various scenarios. The statement reflects Lithuania’s precarious security situation, given that it shares a land border with Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave and has experienced repeated drone incursions…
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Moo-ving day! Hilarious moment stuck COW named Vahine is helicoptered off a mountain in France
A cow named Vahine became stranded in mud on a mountain in the Pyrenees range in France and required an emergency helicopter rescue. Because the terrain was inaccessible by vehicle and the animal was too weak to descend independently, rescue teams airlifted her to safety. The cow was secured to the helicopter and transported across…
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Tom Ellis’ CBS Spy Series Gets Major Season 2 Mission Update
CBS has released details and images for Season 2 of CIA, Tom Ellis’s spy drama spin-off, which was renewed after a strong debut despite production setbacks. The new season will reunite CIA agent Colin Glass with FBI agent Bill Goodman as they tackle threats to US security, beginning with a dangerous Russian spy mission. Season…
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Ukrainian naval drone reportedly destroys Russian explosive vessel in Black Sea
A Ukrainian naval drone has reportedly destroyed a Russian explosive drone boat in what is described as the first direct clash between uncrewed surface vessels. The incident highlights how both sides are rapidly adapting naval drones for reconnaissance, attacks and counter-drone operations in the Black Sea. On 12 September, a Ukrainian Sargan-3000 used a remotely…
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EU proposes sustainability ratings for data centres’ energy and water use
The European Commission has proposed a sustainability labelling system that will require data centre operators to publicly disclose their energy and water consumption through a standardised rating scheme. This initiative addresses the EU’s ambitious plan to triple its data centre capacity over the next seven years to reduce dependence on US technology companies, whilst acknowledging…