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UK lawmaker from Farage's Reform removes himself from the party

UK lawmaker from Farage's Reform removes himself from the party

A British lawmaker from Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, James McMurdock, has removed himself from the party pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations relating to his business propriety, the right-wing party said on Saturday. McMurdock, one of five Reform lawmakers elected to join th


Spanish PM's party shake-up eclipsed by new harassment scandal

Spanish PM's party shake-up eclipsed by new harassment scandal

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's attempt to draw a line under a corruption scandal was overshadowed on Saturday by the resignation over sexual harassment allegations of an official he had just promoted as part of a shake-up of his Socialist party. Francisco Salazar offered to step down as a

Germany's Merz held call with Trump on Ukraine arms deliveries

Germany's Merz held call with Trump on Ukraine arms deliveries

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with US President Donald Trump on the phone on Thursday about arms deliveries to Ukraine, a spokesperson for the German leaders told Reuters. Merz initiated the call with Trump, the spokesperson said on Friday. Spiegel magazine first reported on the call.

At Least 25 Injured as Gas Station Explodes in Rome

At Least 25 Injured as Gas Station Explodes in Rome

A gas station explosion in southeastern Rome on Friday morning left at least 25 people injured, including nine police officers and a firefighter, according to local authorities and rescue officials. The explosion, which occurred shortly after 8 a.m., was heard across the Italian capital, sending a

Germany plans six-month voluntary military service, sources say

Germany plans six-month voluntary military service, sources say

Germany plans to introduce a voluntary six-month military service scheme, sources familiar with the plan said on Friday, as Berlin tries to train more reservists and bolster national defences over security concerns about Russia. Volunteers would be sought for training in simple tasks such as guard

Firefighters report progress in taming Turkey wildfires

Firefighters report progress in taming Turkey wildfires

Firefighters in Turkey have contained six of nine wildfires tearing across western Izmir province, officials said on Friday, after the blazes killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate their homes earlier in the week. Strong winds and faulty power lines have fuelled the flames, officials s

Ukraine voices concern as US halts some missile shipments

Ukraine voices concern as US halts some missile shipments

A decision by Washington to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv on Wednesday that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances. Ukraine said it had called in the acting US envoy to Kyiv to underline th