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Russia to enlarge armed forces again as Ukraine war takes toll
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to boost the army by 15,500 troops in the fourth such order this year.…
Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 29 September 2026
Updated 1110 Malta’s Vegetable Production Falls Amid Changing Weather Patterns Malta’s vegetable production fell by 38% between 2001 and 2021, with changing…
Most UK voters want Britain to move closer to the EU, poll shows
Seven out of ten voters want the government to build a closer relationship with the European Union, according to a new POLITICO…
Sweden faces political deadlock after Andersson gives up attempt to form government
Attempts to form a new government in Sweden hit the buffers on Monday after Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson said she was…
Far-right Le Pen and hard-left Melenchon seen reaching French presidential run-off, poll shows
French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and far-left contender Jean-Luc Melenchon are seen reaching a run-off vote in next year’s presidential election…
Swiss voters reject tighter neutrality rules that would have curbed NATO cooperation
Swiss voters on Sunday firmly rejected a proposal to adopt a more restrictive form of neutrality that would have blocked their country…
Catania airport closed for third day due to Etna’s ash
Catania airport will remain closed for the third consecutive day on Monday because of volcanic ash being spewed out by Mount Etna,…
Serbia heads for early elections
Serbia's president has resigned after more than a year of student-led protests and growing public discontent over allegations of government corruption. Aleksandar…
Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 28 September 2026
Updated 1055 Malta and Gozo Hit by Widespread Power Cut A widespread power cut affected Malta and Gozo shortly before 10.15am on…
Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do ‘big damage’
British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences on Sunday near an air base that has been used…
Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are to meet to discuss how to support Saudi Arabia under a joint defence pact, after…
Pope makes first official visit to France in 18 years
Church bells will quite literally be ringing across France this Friday morning as Pope Leo XIV lands on the tarmac of Paris-Orly…