Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to a NATO summit this coming week, where he will represent a rare point of centrist stability among unsettled allies.
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Violence, Rape, Thirst, Even Organ Theft: Migrants Face Lethal Risks in Africa
The danger to migrants while crossing the Mediterranean is well documented, but an earlier phase of their trek, across the Sahel and the Sahara, is deadlier, researchers say in a new report.
Andrew Tate Is Allowed to Leave Romania in Latest Court Decision
The court in Bucharest ruled that Mr. Tate and his brother, who are facing human trafficking and rape charges, must remain in the European Union as they await trial, his lawyer said.
Labour Won a U.K. Landslide. Why Doesn’t It Feel Like That?
Keir Starmer’s party won a huge majority in parliament. But the new prime minister faces a fractious and volatile public.
Five Takeaways From the U.K. General Election
The Labour Party won a resounding victory over the Conservatives, but smaller parties, including the populist Reform, did better than expected.
Greece’s Six-Day Workweek: What to Know
The country, which already has the European Union’s longest average workweek, wants to add another day in some cases, bucking a growing business trend.
AfD Politician Björn Höcke Fined Again for Using Nazi Slogan
In his ruling against Björn Höcke, the judge said it was “essential that we counter the danger of old Nazi-era symbols from becoming acceptable again.”
Netherlands Gets a New Government: What You Need to Know
The country has sworn in its first far-right government and is trying a new approach after nearly 14 years of Mark Rutte’s leadership. That could have broad implications for the nation and its standing in Europe.
Alert Level Raised at U.S. Bases in Europe Over Russian Threats
Officials said there was no specific intelligence about possible Russian attacks on American bases, but Moscow has made vague threats over Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons on its territory.
Putin Vows to Make New Nuclear Missiles and Weigh Putting Them Near NATO Nations
The announcement appeared to be the Russian leader’s latest attempt to raise the stakes in his conflict with the West, coming less than two weeks after his visit to North Korea.