Senior MEP suggests ‘Switzerland plus’ model for UK-EU ties
Bernd Lange, head of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, suggested a ‘Switzerland plus’ model for UK-EU relations during a London panel, saying the EU’s doors are open.
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EU weighs strategic gas reserves as winter supply fears mount
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed that EU leaders examine the creation of bloc-wide strategic gas reserves amid concerns over a possible winter shortage.
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MI5 warns of complex terror threats from far-right, Iran and AI
MI5 director general Ken McCallum warned that the UK faces a complex mix of terrorist threats, including far-right extremism, Iranian state plots and the potential misuse of AI, and called for greater resilience.
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Paris Motor Show opens as Chinese brands gain ground in Europe
The 91st Paris Motor Show opens on 12 October, with electric vehicles and Chinese brands taking centre stage as traditional European carmakers face mounting pressures.
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UK reverses decision on Orange Order march in Portadown
The UK government reversed a decision allowing an Orange Order march through a Catholic area of Portadown, Northern Ireland, sparking joy among republicans and anger from unionists.
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EU trade chief Šefčovič holds China talks amid EV tariff dispute
EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič held talks with Chinese commerce secretary Wang Wentao, with no breakthrough on the trade dispute as EU leaders prepare for a summit.
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Mercedes-Benz Q3 sales drop 6% amid record electric vehicle deliveries
Mercedes-Benz global sales fell 6% in Q3 2026 to 491,700 vehicles, as record electric vehicle deliveries could not offset a 31% drop in China.
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Burnham’s EU rethink puts Badenoch in a bind
Prime Minister Burnham’s admission that leaving the EU has not worked puts Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in a difficult position: oppose a rethink and risk irrelevance, or allow it and lose her core vote.
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Sweden to deploy Patriot missiles in Poland to protect key Ukraine aid hub
Sweden will deploy Patriot air defence systems to Poland to protect the Rzeszów-Jasionka airport, a key hub for aid to Ukraine, taking over from the Netherlands.
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Germany and France urge new EU trade tool to counter market distortions from China
France and Germany have proposed new EU powers to restrict market access in response to distortions, citing an unsustainable trade deficit with China.
