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European Union member-states are increasingly tightening their border regimes as they pressure Brussels to follow suit.During a fiery European Parliament session this week, hundreds of MEPs from a right-wing coalition voted in favour of funding “external physical barriers at the Union’s border” under the EU’s 2025 budget.The vote was ultimately defeated, but the proposal marked a shift as the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) joined forces with far-right groups in the parliament.The amendment gained support from a whopping 329 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), including all the far-right groups: Patriots for Europe, the European Conservatives and Reformists, and ESN.EPP…

King Charles hinted that he is backing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a key issue during a speech in Samoa earlier today.At a meeting with leaders from across the Commonwealth, the King subtly supported the Labour leader by suggesting he does not support reparations for the slave trade and instead wanted to focus on the future.The monarch, 75, did make it clear that he wants people to learn from the past and respect the pain that was caused.During the opening of the Heads of Commonwealth meeting on Friday, the King said: “I understand, from listening to people across the…

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has issued a barbed warning to Brussels over the EU’s migration policy, warning it poses a “threat to the security of Poland and its citizens”.Tusk, the former President of the European Council, claimed that the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact cannot be fully implemented, as it would undermine Polish national security, given the country’s shared border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and Belarus. Belarus is a key Russian ally.”The Polish government has a critical approach to the Pact on Migration and Asylum. We believe that the proposed regulations do not solve the real problems…

The popular European city of Venice is taking measures to ensure the safety and future of its famous floating city.In recent years there has been growing concern about the impact on Venice of overtourism and how the increased footfall in recent years is affecting locals who live within its hallowed walls.As part of a series of new measures, city officials have said they will introduce a new ticket scheme in 2025, one which will see tourists charged to visit Venice and increase the price of late bookings.Under the current system, the number of days which tourists have to buy a…

Without any warning, and with no manifesto backing, Labour moved to scrap the winter fuel payment for 10 million pensioners.And despite multiple reports about the likely devastating consequences for at least three million pensioners just above the pension credit eligibility level, the Government appears determined to stick to its guns.The Government also broke its promise, from the General Election campaign, to introduce a cap on the lifetime costs of social care.Despite many promises over the years, Labour does not have any plan to reform social care apart from a vague commitment to a ‘national care service’ sometime in the next…

The vehicle recylcing analysis service Scrap Car Comparison has shared the world’s most dangerous countries for drivers to take to the roads in, putting themselves at risk of deadly consequences.Whilst no country has accident-free roads, the survey of 2,000 motorists from 10 different countries found that even experienced drivers still feel nervous driving in their own nation and others they have visited.According to Scrap Car Comparison’s survey, India is the world’s most dangerous country for visitors to get behind the wheel in, with a ‘scare score’ of 7.15 out of 10.India has more than 150 million motorists, thanks in part…

Gunmen opened fire on a Russian military convoy in Chechnya, killing at least one person and injuring another.The incident happened in the outskirts of the capital Grozny and has sparked fears the country is facing the prospect of renewed instability and conflict.Footage of the aftermath of the attack has been shared on social media channels by Chechen opposition groups.Images show a military vehicle with bullet holes, bloodstains on the road, and the body of the deceased.The attack on the National Guard convoy occurred at around 12:00pm local time on October 24 in Petropavlovskaya village in the Groznensky district.A spokesperson for…

King Charles and Queen Camilla are attending a Heads of Government dinner in Samoa before jetting back to the UK. Their Majesties are marking the end of their royal tour at the dinner, which saw them spend five days in Australia before heading to the island.While the King will be used to dinners and receptions like the following, the event is packed with Samoan culture – a new experience for both their Majesties. The monarch will be enjoying seasonal produce throughout the meal, set to include a salad of marinated local vegetables with lopa beans, carrot, and watercress hummus.The King…

Earlier this week Austrian President, Alexander Van der Bellen, asked the leader of the conservative People’s Party (OVP) and incumbent Chancellor Karl Nehammer to form the next government. This, despite the fact the nationalist Freedom Party (FPO) won last month’s election on nearly one-third of the vote against just over 25 per cent for the OVP.FPO leader, Herbert Kickl, believes he should be the next Chancellor but all other parties ruled out working with him, believing him and his outfit to be not only anti-migrant but far too sympathetic to Russia.For FPO supporters however, this feels like a classic establishment…

Tourists could face more traffic jams and delays when travelling to France from Schengen-area countries.The French government introduced border controls over the summer, as they beefed up security ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. Enhanced checks were carried out at France’s Schengen borders with Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany and Italy.The temporary measures were supposed to last until October 31 and were introduced due to heightened terrorist threats.However, Emmanuel Macron’s government has now decided to extend the stricter controls until April 20 2025.The extension comes as concerns grow over public safety amid threats of terrorist activity and criminal organisations connected to…