Europe

Sébastien Lecornu strikes hopeful tone on securing 2026 budget deal amid deep political crisis

New Apply AI strategy aims to cut reliance on US and Chinese tech and ease compliance burdens for start-ups

British industry calls on the government to negotiate preferential treatment with the EU

Hot and dry weather reduced production potential, says ministry

Unexpected resignation of Lecornu’s government marks major deepening of political crisis

Jihad al-Shamie was shot dead at the scene by armed officers

Decision marks the first known policy change by Trump since hardening his talk towards Russia

Leo’s questioning of US’s hard line on immigrants draws sharp response from far right

£7.5bn debt write-off is the only remaining option for the utility to avoid nationalisation

The case raised pressing questions about far-right links to China and Russia

Verdict highlights judiciary’s sway in French politics while Le Pen readies her own appeal

Alliance deploys air-defence frigate and other assets as unidentified drones disrupt airports and military sites

Interior minister says the threat is high and armed forces may get involved to shoot down drones

Assault kills at least four, injures dozens, forces Poland to close air space as Ukraine intercepts strikes

Former French president, still influential despite legal issues, scorns ruling that will send him straight to prison