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UK Readies 1,000 More Troops as Johnson Visits NATO, Poland

Britain said Wednesday it was ready to deploy 1,000 more troops to deal with any humanitarian crisis linked to Ukraine, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson headed to NATO and Poland. His trip Thursday coincides with crisis talks in Moscow between British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and her counterpart Sergei Lavrov,…

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World news snapshot: A 'freedom convoy' converging on Brussels, a woman passenger shot and killed in a car in San Francisco and advice to Ukraine citizens in case of war

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Covid news: Spain drops mandatory use of face masks outdoors; UK reports another 66,638 daily cases – as it happened

Face coverings still required in indoor public spaces in Spain; UK records 66,638 daily infections and 206 Covid-linked deaths

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EU wants pandemic treaty to ban wildlife markets, reward virus detection

BRUSSELS: The European Union is pushing for a global deal aimed at preventing new pandemics that could include a ban on wildlife markets and incentives for countries to report new viruses or variants, an EU official told Reuters.

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UK puts 1,000 troops on standby ready to deploy if Russia invades Ukraine

On Thursday Boris Johnson will go to Brussels and Warsaw to stress the need to hold firm on NATO's principles, and discuss ways that Britain can provide military support

Daily Mirror

French 'Freedom convoys' on the way to Paris to show anger over Covid rules

Inspired by Canadian truckers, a 'Freedom Convoy' of French drivers has taken to the roads this Wednesday to reach Paris by Saturday to join a demonstration over the Covid vaccine pass and other social issues. Organised via social media platforms, the protesters plan to converge on Brussels on Monday 14…

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Waving Canadian flags, French 'freedom convoy' gets underway

Protesters gathered in southern France on Wednesday for what they say will be a "freedom convoy" that will converge on Paris and Brussels to demand an end to COVID-19 restrictions, inspired by protesters who have blocked a Canadian border crossing.

Reuters

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UK PM to Visit Poland, NATO Chief amid Ukraine Crisis

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Poland and NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday amid tensions over the security situation in Ukraine. Johnson will visit British soldiers stationed in Poland together with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and will also meet President Andrzej Duda, a Polish foreign ministry spokesman…

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'I can't give her back her daughter. But I owe that woman an answer to her questions'

Tuesday's main witness at the Paris terror trial was the 28-year-old Tunisian, Sofien Ayari. He was arrested in Brussels at the same time as Salah Abdeslam, engaging in a gun battle with police officers. On the basis of DNA evidence, he is accused of having helped in the preparation of…

Radio France Internationale

Europe to cut funds for Poland over unpaid fine

Brussels (AFP) - The European Commission said Tuesday it would take the unprecedented step of tapping into EU funding earmarked for Poland to collect a fine imposed on Warsaw for refusing to close a coal mine, one of several points of friction between Brussels and the eastern European nation.

AFP

EU joins chips race with a €42 billion bid to end its dependence on Asia

The European Union is setting itself up as a producer of semiconductors, or chips. In new legislation contained in the EU Chip Act, Brussels plans to raise tens of billions of euros to enable production in Europe and end the bloc's digital dependence on Asia.

Radio France Internationale

The French campaign seen from... Brussels: Candidates exploit EU rule of law debate

In October, a Polish court ruled that national law trumps European Union law, drawing a swift rebuke from EU officials in Brussels. But among those who welcomed the Polish decision were a number of candidates vying for France's presidency in April.

France 24

EU joins chips race with 43-bn-euro bid to rival Asia

Brussels (AFP) - The EU on Tuesday unveiled a plan to quadruple the supply of semiconductors in Europe by 2030, hoping to limit the bloc's dependence on Asia for a key component used in electric cars and smartphones.

AFP

EU joins chips race with 42 bn euro bid to rival Asia

Brussels (AFP) - The EU launches a plan Tuesday to raise tens of billions of euros to boost semiconductor production in Europe and end the bloc's digital dependence on Asia.

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'Heartbreaking': Belgians forced to fork out more for their cherished fries

Belgians are having to fork out more for their favourite snack - fries, or fried potato sticks - because of rising energy, commodity and labour costs.

The Independent UK

Brussels drugs raid reveals trove of tarantulas, scorpions

Prosecutors in Brussels say two people suspected of growing cannabis have been arrested this week in a Brussels apartment that contained a more unusual find: tarantulas, scorpions and bearded dragons

AFP

EU, US thaw trade tensions further with mollusc sales

Brussels (AFP) - The European Union and the United States signalled Friday a further thawing of trade tension as they agreed to resume trade in mussels, clams, oysters and scallops after a decade-long halt.

The Guardian - UK

EU plans to ban use of synthetic pesticides in parks

UK urged to follow suit as Brussels draws up proposal to cut overall use of the chemicals by 50%

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Stoltenberg to leave NATO after battle to keep US in and Russia out

Brussels (AFP) - NATO's outgoing leader Jens Stoltenberg will leave the alliance late this year after a diplomatic battle to hold it together against outside threats and the clashing egos of its national leaders.

AFP

European oil port terminals hit by cyberattack

Brussels (AFP) - Major oil terminals in some of Western Europe's biggest ports have fallen victim to a cyberattack at a time when energy prices are already soaring, sources confirmed on Thursday.

Reuters

Polish President submits bill in move to end rule of law row with EU

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday submitted legislation to dismantle a controversial disciplinary chamber for judges, hoping it would allow the government to end a dispute over the rule of law with Brussels and unblock European Union funding.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson ambushed by DUP over halt to Northern Ireland Brexit checks

Unilateral move by Stormont agriculture minister sets UK on new collision course with Brussels

Daily Mirror

Eurostar launches huge sale with fares from £35 to Paris for 2022

Eurostar has launched a huge sale for 2022 including cheap tickets from £35 to the likes of Paris, Lille and Brussels and there's a generous window of dates included in the travel deal

AFP

Brussels weathers backlash over calling gas and nuclear sustainable

Brussels (AFP) - The European Commission on Wednesday defied angry dissent from EU governments and protests from green campaigners to give a sustainable finance label to investments in both gas and nuclear power.

Asharq Al-Awsat

White House Cybersecurity Official in Europe Warning of Russian Hacks

Russia could use cyberattacks as part of its efforts to destabilize and further invade Ukraine, a White House cyber official visiting her European counterparts said on Wednesday. Anne Neuberger, US deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, was meeting European Union and NATO officials in Brussels to discuss…

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