Starmer says work under way for closer ties with EU and to fix UK's 'botched' Brexit deal

PM stresses balance needed on AI

Sir Keir Starmer stressed the balance needed on artificial intelligence as his government consults on plans which could allow AI firms to scrape media companies' content, unless they specifically opt out. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM says UK can pursue both EU and US trade

Sir Keir Starmer has rejected the suggestion that the UK would have to choose between a closer trade deal with the EU and a free trade agreement with the US. The Prime Minister told the Liaison Committee "we can pursue both" and that he is ensuring a "good relationship" with incoming president Trump. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

At a Lapland summit EU leaders say defence spending must rise

Leaders from northern and southern Europe have said EU security requires increased investment if countries hope to see off the ongoing threat from Russia.

Zelensky Stops Energy: Slovakia’s Patience Running Thin, EU Faces 'Demands & Insults' from Ukraine

As tensions escalate between Ukraine and Slovakia over the Russian gas transit deal, Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik accuses Zelensky of pushing Slovakia into a difficult position. With the EU facing economic challenges, Uhrik warns that Zelensky’s demands for more weapons and financial aid, coupled with his controversial decisions, are testing the patience of the European Union. In this video, we explore the rising tensions, Ukraine’s growing dependence on the West, and the impact on EU-Slovak relations. #Zelensky #Slovakia #RussianGas #EU #EnergyCrisis #SlovakMP #UkraineConflict #EuropeanUnion #Tensions #GlobalPolitics #Gazprom Also Read 9/11 Like Attack Takes Place In Russia; All Flights At Kazan Airport Suspended :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/9-11-like-attack-takes-place-in-russia-all-flights-at-kazan-airport-suspended-011-4022565.html?ref=DMDesc NATO Chief Visits Bulgaria to Inspect Joint Military Unit and Urges Enhanced Support for Ukraine :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-inspects-joint-military-unit-bulgaria-support-ukraine-011-4021049.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Urges Immediate Cease-Fire in Ukraine and Considers US Withdrawal from NATO :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-calls-for-cease-fire-in-ukraine-nato-withdrawal-possible-011-4010085.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.318~GR.125~

Ukrainian Singer Banned for 10 Years Over Polish Language Insult: What Was the 'Vulgar' Joke?

Ukrainian musician Kirill Bledny, frontman of the band Poshlaya Molly, has been banned from entering the European Union for ten years after making controversial remarks about the Polish language. In a rant last year, Bledny insulted the Polish language, suggesting Poles should switch to Russian. Despite the backlash, he claimed his comments were intended as a joke and issued an apology. In this video, we explore the incident, the fallout, and whether his comments were truly just a joke or a sign of deeper tensions. How does this ban impact the music scene and relations between Ukraine and Poland? #KirillBledny #PoshlayaMolly #PolishLanguage #UkrainianSinger #EuropeanUnionBan #Controversy #MusicIndustry #FreeSpeech #PoliticalTensions #UkrainePoland Also Read 9/11 Like Attack Takes Place In Russia; All Flights At Kazan Airport Suspended :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/9-11-like-attack-takes-place-in-russia-all-flights-at-kazan-airport-suspended-011-4022565.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Launches Free Cancer Vaccine: Free Distribution To Begin In 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-launches-free-cancer-vaccine-free-distribution-to-begin-in-2025-4019757.html?ref=DMDesc Uzbekistan National Arrested For Assassination Of Russian Chemical Weapons Chief Igor Kirillov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/uzbekistan-national-arrested-for-assassination-of-russian-chemical-weapons-chief-igor-kirillov-4019123.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.274~ED.346~GR.344~

Iceland's incoming government says it will put EU membership to referendum by 2027

Iceland has traditionally been ambivalent about joining the bloc but issues like the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and a range of domestic issues has meant the country is slowly warming to the idea of membership.

Four EU countries inspect Chinese vessel after undersea cables ruptured in November

The Yi Peng 3 has been anchored in the Kattegat Sea for a month while diplomats in Stockholm and Beijing discussed access to the vessel.

Badenoch accuses govt of 'playing politics' with Waspi women

Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of "breaking promises" and "playing politics with the Waspi women". Labour has chosen not to compensate women born in the 1950s, claiming most knew about changes to the state pension age. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded saying, "the number one job of this government was to put the finances back in order after the last government lost control". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer arrives at Commons for last PMQs of the year

Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions, as the Labour leader faces Kemi Badenoch in the Commons for the final PMQs of the year. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt: Waspi compensation not good use of taxpayers' money

The homelessness minister says compensating Waspi women over changes to the state pension age "wouldn't be an appropriate use of taxpayers' money". Rushanara Ali adds the government "recognises this is going to be disappointing for women born in the 50s", but that Labour remains committed to the "vital" triple-lock system. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Andrew Bailey: UK must ‘rebuild relations’ following Brexit

The governor of the Bank of England said that the UK must “welcome opportunities to rebuild relations” following Brexit, as he backs the Chancellor’s plans to boost business investment and growth. Andrew Bailey discussed the importance of economic growth at the annual Mansion House speech in the City of London. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn