● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·
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UK reaffirms 'unshakeable' commitment to Falklands after Milei reiterates Argentina's claim to the islands
Europe

UK reaffirms 'unshakeable' commitment to Falklands after Milei reiterates Argentina's claim to the islands

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on US support for the UK in a potential conflict over the territory, pointing to Britain's lack of backing in the Iran war.

By Nathan Rennolds04 September 2026
UEFA expected to cancel planned boycott of FIFA tournaments
Europe

UEFA expected to cancel planned boycott of FIFA tournaments

In late July, UEFA announced its 55 member associations would take no part in FIFA competitions as long as the world governing body's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal remained alive.

By Nathan Rennolds26 August 2026
UK PM Burnham planning US visit in September to push further support for Ukraine
World

UK PM Burnham planning US visit in September to push further support for Ukraine

If confirmed, it would mark Burnham's first official visit to the US since he took over as prime minister in July.

By Nathan Rennolds26 August 2026
Western leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukrainian forces set sights on Russia's Ozon
World

Western leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukrainian forces set sights on Russia's Ozon

Russian forces also carried out a number of attacks on Ukraine's railway network on Sunday as Ukrainians prep for the country's Independence Day.

By Nathan Rennolds23 August 2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks
World

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks

Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade.

By Nathan Rennolds17 August 2026
Ukraine says it has struck Russian rocket and space centre
World

Ukraine says it has struck Russian rocket and space centre

Additional strikes were carried out on Savasleyka air base - which Ukraine said housed aircraft used for missile attacks - and an oil facility in Ust-Luga, per Zelenskyy.

By Nathan Rennolds15 August 2026
New Zealand withdraws support for beleaguered FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
Europe

New Zealand withdraws support for beleaguered FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

The Oceania Football Confederation issued its own statement on Friday, welcoming FIFA's decision to ditch the FFE investment proposal and signalling its support for Infantino.

By Nathan Rennolds14 August 2026
NATO Baltic Air Policing jets shoot down drone over Latvia
World

NATO Baltic Air Policing jets shoot down drone over Latvia

"As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said.

By Nathan Rennolds14 August 2026
Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on
World

Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on

"If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.

By Nathan Rennolds11 August 2026
The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the controversial FIFA chief?
Europe

The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the controversial FIFA chief?

The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.

By Nathan Rennolds07 August 2026
'Extreme right-wing' ideology drives surge in referrals to UK anti-terror scheme
Politics

'Extreme right-wing' ideology drives surge in referrals to UK anti-terror scheme

According to the Home Office, a Prevent referral is made to police "when there are concerns that a person may be susceptible to radicalisation or could be at risk of becoming involved in or supporting terrorism."

By Nathan Rennolds06 August 2026
Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting
Europe

Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting

FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board.

By Nathan Rennolds06 August 2026
Rupert Lowe offers alliance with Nigel Farage to unite Britain's hard right
Politics

Rupert Lowe offers alliance with Nigel Farage to unite Britain's hard right

The Restore Britain leader outlined five points that he said the pair would have to agree on to be able to find a "common way forward" and defeat the left wing.

By Nathan Rennolds02 August 2026
Fire reported at another Wildberries warehouse in Russia
World

Fire reported at another Wildberries warehouse in Russia

Video footage circulating on social media appears to show a large blaze at the warehouse, with flames engulfing the building and huge plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.

By Nathan Rennolds02 August 2026
Trump says he's cancelling strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed
World

Trump says he's cancelling strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed

On Friday, Trump had said he was "losing faith" in the prospect of a peace deal and threatened to hit Iran "very hard."

By Nathan Rennolds02 August 2026
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30
World

Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched 35 missiles, including 27 ballistic missiles, and 185 attack drones at Ukraine overnight.

By Nathan Rennolds01 August 2026
FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash
Business

FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash

"The current FIFA leadership has not only lost UEFA’s confidence but also that of many other members of the football family," UEFA said in a statement responding to FIFA's announcement.

By Nathan Rennolds01 August 2026
FIFA boss Infantino tells critics to 'meditate' in bizarre Instagram tirade
Europe

FIFA boss Infantino tells critics to 'meditate' in bizarre Instagram tirade

"Finally I am incredibly proud, as FIFA President, to have contributed, even a little, to this show.

By Nathan Rennolds27 July 2026
US and Iran hold fire for third night as talks given 'space'
World

US and Iran hold fire for third night as talks given 'space'

There had been 13 consecutive nights of US strikes on Iran, which the US military said aimed to "degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."

By Nathan Rennolds27 July 2026
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least eight over last 24 hours
World

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least eight over last 24 hours

Ukrainian authorities also reported an attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on Sunday.

By Nathan Rennolds26 July 2026
More than 320,000 now evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to spread
Politics

More than 320,000 now evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to spread

According to French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, around 2,500 firefighters, including a Swiss team, have been deployed to tackle fires in southwestern France.

By Nathan Rennolds26 July 2026
Zelenskyy warns of 'massive' Russian attack within 48 hours
Politics

Zelenskyy warns of 'massive' Russian attack within 48 hours

On Friday, Ukrainian authorities said Russian missile strikes on the Kyiv region killed at least 10 people and injured around 100 more.

By Nathan Rennolds25 July 2026
Southern Europe still battling wildfires as Spain declares national emergency in Madrid region
Politics

Southern Europe still battling wildfires as Spain declares national emergency in Madrid region

Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten the Madrid region, while France seeks EU help and Italy battles blazes across Sicily.

By Nathan Rennolds24 July 2026
Lavrov tells Rubio 'unacceptable' for US to continue arms sales to Kyiv
World

Lavrov tells Rubio 'unacceptable' for US to continue arms sales to Kyiv

Lavrov and Rubio are also said to have discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf.

By Nathan Rennolds23 July 2026
Trump's pick for the next UN Secretary General? Gianni Infantino, reportedly
World

Trump's pick for the next UN Secretary General? Gianni Infantino, reportedly

Trump and Infantino, who heads football's world governing body FIFA, have formed a close and somewhat controversial relationship in recent years.

By Nathan Rennolds22 July 2026
Trump queries Tuchel's tactics in England's semifinal heartbreak against Argentina
World

Trump queries Tuchel's tactics in England's semifinal heartbreak against Argentina

"They took their best player, and they put him on defence," Trump said, referring to England striker Harry Kane.

By Nathan Rennolds18 July 2026
Andy Burnham makes first speech as new Labour leader
Politics

Andy Burnham makes first speech as new Labour leader

"This generation of politicians, myself included, have failed to challenge a political culture and an economic model that simply does not work well enough for ordinary people," Burnham said.

By Nathan Rennolds17 July 2026