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Europa League roundup: Ferencvaros pile more misery on troubled Celtic
Celtic endured another European embarrassment, losing 3-1 at home to Hungarian side Ferencvaros in the Europa League on Wednesday evening. The defeat extends a troubling period for the Scottish champions, who crashed out of the Champions League qualifiers to Austrian side Lask despite holding a four-goal lead, then suffered a 3-0 League Cup loss to…
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Putin could be planning to bomb Britain and other countries supporting Ukraine, Donald Tusk warns
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russia may be preparing missile strikes against countries supporting Ukraine, potentially including Britain. He said Western intelligence indicated Moscow could seek to intimidate Ukraine’s allies and test NATO’s willingness to respond, representing a serious escalation beyond previous drone incursions into NATO airspace. Tusk spoke after Poland closed…
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Kluivert and Rayan rock Real Sociedad as Bournemouth win on European bow
Bournemouth marked their European debut with a memorable 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, announcing themselves on the continental stage with an impressive first-half performance. Justin Kluivert and Rayan scored within 20 minutes, but Sergio Gómez’s second-half goal sparked a determined Sociedad fightback and left Bournemouth defending their lead under intense pressure. The…
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Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged closer ties with the European Union, including allowing young people to live, work and study on either side of the Atlantic. Many Canadians interviewed welcomed the prospect, seeing it as a way to expand opportunities and strengthen links with Europe amid worsening tensions with the United States. However,…
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Piddington migrant camp dealt another blow after discovery of one of world’s rarest bats at planned asylum site
Plans to accommodate up to 1,256 asylum seekers at the former Ministry of Defence site near Piddington, Oxfordshire, may face further delays after wildlife experts detected endangered barbastelle bats there. The discovery could require extensive surveys and a Natural England licence, potentially halting or even preventing construction, while protected great crested newts have already caused…
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The Guardian view on EU-Canada relations: strategic ambition with lessons for Britain | Editorial
The European Commission has invited Canada to establish a new form of “associate membership” with the EU, creating a relationship of strategic alignment without full membership. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced this proposal, calling for deep cooperation across trade, defence, industrial capacity, science, space and AI, positioning Canada’s response to Donald Trump’s hostility…
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Warm words on Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ but no guarantees
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded positively to a proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member, despite Canada being ineligible for full membership because it is outside Europe. The idea would deepen cooperation on trade, energy, critical materials, technology, education, artificial intelligence and defence, as Canada and the EU seek greater…
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Lucid and Bolt plan to deploy at least 25,000 robotaxis across Europe
Lucid and Bolt have announced a partnership to deploy at least 25,000 autonomous vehicles across Europe, marking Lucid’s expansion into the European robotaxi market. Bolt will own and operate the fleet, working with Lucid to develop vehicles based on the automaker’s midsized platform, though no launch timeline has been disclosed. The robotaxis will utilise NVIDIA’s…
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Revolut reportedly facing $3m ransom demand after hackers steal hundreds of customers’ data
Revolut, Europe’s largest financial technology company, has fallen victim to a sophisticated data breach orchestrated through a compromised Italian government email system. Hackers posing as government officials contacted Revolut staff to obtain personal details of cryptocurrency customers, with attackers subsequently demanding $3 million to prevent publication of the stolen data. The incident raises concerns about…
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Cheered on by his stunning girlfriend, Troy Parrott’s La Liga career has burst into life and his goal against Real Madrid has already had THIS astonishing impact in his new hometown of Seville…
Troy Parrott’s successful start at La Liga club Real Betis has triggered a significant surge in Irish tourism to Seville. The Irish striker has impressed with goals in his home debut against Real Madrid and his Champions League debut against Lille, sparking demand from Irish football fans eager to watch him play and support their…