Europe left on diplomatic ‘sidelines’ in Israel Iran conflict

Extractor Summary European leaders have expressed alarm over the recent military escalation between Israel and Iran, urging immediate de-escalation to prevent a wider regional conflict. Despite strong calls for restraint from key figures such as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and EU High Representative […]

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UEFA Champions League Scores & Fixtures: September 2025 Roundup

The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 season kicked off in mid-September with thrilling matches across Europe’s top clubs. From stunning victories to nail-biting draws, the opening fixtures set the tone for an exciting campaign under the revamped league phase format. All eyes are on the race to the knockout rounds as teams vie to secure their […]

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UK Launches Climate Finance Accelerator to Boost South Africa’s Low-Carbon Shift

The UK Government announced on December 14, 2025, the opening of the fourth call for proposals under the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa, providing technical assistance to low-carbon projects accelerating the nation’s net-zero transition. Funded through the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the program has already mobilized over $100 million in […]

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Russell Brand Faces New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in UK

UK comedian and influencer Russell Brand has been hit with two new charges of rape and sexual assault, announced by the Metropolitan Police on December 22, 2025, relating to alleged incidents in 2009 involving two additional women. This escalates ongoing proceedings where Brand, 50, already faces five charges one count of rape, one indecent assault, […]

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Jersey Plans New Fire Safety Rules for Tall Residential Buildings

Jersey’s government has unveiled plans to introduce dedicated fire safety regulations for tall residential buildings, directly implementing key recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Phase One inquiry. The proposal, led by the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, targets structures over 11 meters with two or more dwellings and shared evacuation routes, affecting 125 buildings and […]

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Southampton and Coventry Charged by FA Over Post-Match Melee

Southampton and Coventry City face Football Association charges following a heated post-match melee after their 1-1 Championship draw at St Mary’s on December 20, 2025. The incident, involving players and staff from both sides, erupted after the final whistle, with Coventry manager Frank Lampard admitting he “sparked” the confrontation amid fan chants and high stakes. […]

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Lush CEO Mark Constantine Tells Palestine Critics: Don’t Shop Here Amid Gaza Solidarity Push

Lush Cosmetics co-founder and CEO Mark Constantine has ignited controversy by advising customers who disagree with his solidarity for Palestine to steer clear of his stores. In a candid BBC interview, the entrepreneur vowed to channel any such profits into further advocacy, spotlighting his company’s September shutdown in protest over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.​ The bold […]

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UK Media Decoupling Climate Change from Net Zero: Analysis of 73,000 Articles Reveals Growing Disconnect

A detailed examination of 73,000 articles from nine major UK national newspapers uncovers a stark trend: coverage of “net zero” is progressively detached from “climate change,” with fewer stories explaining the emissions target’s critical role in combating global warming.​ Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Reuters Institute found that while 100% of salient net zero […]

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