Starmer heads to Germany as he seeks to 'rebuild' EU relations post Brexit

PM: Southport attack shows 'terrorism has changed'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Britain faces a "new and dangerous threat" in light of the Southport attack in July 2024. Speaking a day after Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, Starmer warned of the rising threat of 'extreme violence perpetrated by loners, misfits, young men accessing all manner of material'. The Prime Minister added that he would change the law if needed to tackle this new threat. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: Failure of Southport child-killer case 'leaps off page'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the failure of state institutions in the case of child-killer Axel Rudakubana “frankly leaps off the page”. The 18-year-old pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside, in July. The PM added that the Southport killings “must be a line in the sand for Britain”. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories urge government to build on ‘deep’ ties with US

Dame Priti Patel urges the government to build upon the "deep and enduring" relationship between the US and the UK and “resume talks over a free trade agreement”. Speaking from Washington DC where she will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration the shadow foreign secretary says the prime minister’s non-attendance “might speak to a lack of a relationship” between the president elect and Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

After years of concerns raised by scientists, the EU has banned Bisphenol A from contact with food

The European Union regulation banning the use of bisphenol A in materials that come into contact with food officially took effect on 20 January, in an attempt to minimise exposure to the harmful endocrine disruptor.

Fact-check: Exclusion of EU leaders from Trump inauguration is in line with tradition

Social media users have misleadingly attached importance to the fact that European heads of state and government have been excluded from Trump’s guest list.

Which countries have the deadliest air pollution in Europe?

Deaths from air pollution have fallen in the EU, but mortality rates were highest in Bulgaria, Poland, and Hungary.

Parliament's EPP bloc targets the hard-right, migration and the economy

During discussions on Saturday, EPP leaders said the EU’s economy must become more competitive and both security and migration must be tackled.

World Leaders React to Trump’s Second Term: Praise,Concerns,and Renewed Focus on Global Partnerships

Global leaders expressed mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized peace through strength, while NATO highlighted increased defense spending. Israel’s Netanyahu celebrated a stronger alliance, and India’s Modi expressed enthusiasm for renewed collaboration. EU and Germany emphasized transatlantic ties, while Canada highlighted economic partnership amid tariff concerns. Trump’s return reignites international focus on diplomacy, alliances, and shared prosperity across the globe. #TrumpReturn #WorldReacts #GlobalLeaders #TrumpInauguration #PeaceThroughStrength #USAlliances #IsraelUS #NATOStrategy #IndiaUSFriendship #EUUSPartnership #TransatlanticRelations #TrumpPolicy #InternationalFocus #USGlobalLeadership #UkrainePeace #CanadaUSPartnership #TrumpGlobalImpact #DiplomacyMatters #SecondTermTrump #GlobalCooperation

NATO At War As Trump Takes Oath | Germany Gets Anti-U.S Hours Ahead of Trump Inauguration | Watch

German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis has allegedly cautioned Berlin that Donald Trump’s second term could undermine democracy in the US. In a confidential cable, Michaelis reportedly claimed Trump might centralize power, redefine the First Amendment, and misuse the media and law enforcement for political purposes. He also warned about potential domestic military deployment to fulfill campaign pledges. The cable highlights fears of diminished checks and balances, as Trump’s actions spark global concern, with allies like Elon Musk accused of fueling extreme right movements in Europe and the US. #DonaldTrump #TrumpInauguration #USPolitics #GermanEnvoy #DemocracyThreat #MediaControl #FirstAmendment #MilitaryUse #BigTech #Trump2025 #GlobalPolitics #FreedomOfPress #CongressPower #LawEnforcement #AndreasMichaelis #ElonMusk #ExtremeRight #TrumpPolicies #USGermanyRelations #PoliticalPower Also Read Donald Trump’s Family Tree: Meet His Parents, Siblings, And Get A Glimpse of His Wife & Children :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-s-family-tree-meet-his-parents-siblings-and-get-a-glimpse-of-his-wife-children-4047651.html?ref=DMDesc From WWE To White House: President-Elect Donald Trump’s Decades-Long Ties With World Of Wrestling :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/from-wwe-to-white-house-president-elect-donald-trump-s-decades-long-ties-with-world-of-wrestling-4047601.html?ref=DMDesc Melania Trump Set To Redefine First Lady Role In Second Term: 'I Know Where I’ll Be Going :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/melania-trump-redefines-first-lady-role-second-term-independence-business-ventures-global-influence-4047547.html?ref=DMDesc

Germany and Turkey debate over origin of the Doner kebab

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.