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Manhunt in Brussels After Masked Men Open Fire Outside Metro Station
The authorities said no injuries had been reported, but two metro stations were closed on Wednesday after the shooting.The New York Times - 5m -
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Belgian police hunt for armed gunmen after shooting in Brussels
Several metro stations in Brussels were closed on Wednesday following a shooting, prosecutors in Belgium said.NBC News - 9h -
Belgian police hunt for gunmen after Brussels shooting
Police say they are looking for "a small group of people, probably two or three individuals".BBC News - 10h -
Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels
The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.BBC News - 22h -
Government to spend extra £200mn on flood defences in England
Environment secretary Steve Reed tells FT previous Tory administration committed a ‘dereliction of duty’Financial Times - 22h -
Trump floods the zone; Democrats need to raise hell
Democrats are suffering from an identity crisis. They’re split. Divided between those who want to challenge every outrageous Trump action and those, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ...The Hill - 1d -
Starmer will ‘fight’ to restore closer EU ties, says UK’s Brussels minister
Upbeat speech by Nick Thomas-Symonds comes ahead of official reset talksFinancial Times - 1d -
Devastation from Queensland floods 'incredible', premier says
Thousands of people have begun returning home to assess damage to their properties and businesses.BBC News - 1d -
Prepared and not panicking: The locals waiting out Queensland's floods
The BBC meets the residents of Townsville's "black zones" who have stayed put despite flood warnings.BBC News - 2d -
Watch: Queensland hit by floods after 1.5m of rainfall
BBC Australia reporter Simon Atkinson visits Townsville, which was hit by severe rainfall over the weekend.BBC News - 2d -
Crucial highway cut off as Australian floods worsen
The floods in northern Queensland have killed one woman and forced thousands more from their homes.BBC News - 2d -
A flooded quarry, a mysterious millionaire and the dream of a new Atlantis
An innovative mission on the Welsh border, funded by an anonymous private investor, has begun work to create a ‘permanent human settlement’ under the sea. Down an easy-to-miss turnoff on the A48 ...The Guardian - 2d -
Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia
Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.BBC News - 2d -
Is Trump’s ‘flood the media’ strategy working?
How to navigate Trump's constant news announcementsBBC News - 5d -
AI takes centre stage at Photo Brussels 2025
A review of this year’s Photo Brussels festival, where the theme of artificial intelligence and its impact and potential were examined by the curated work. Who’s afraid of artificial ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump’s flood-the-zone strategy delights MAGA
When a group of Senate Democrats held a press conference Tuesday to denounce President Trump’s pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, there was a slight problem. They were capitalizing on a news cycle that had ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Dozens unable to return home after severe floods
Residents have been urged to take care with further heavy rain expected.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
EU industry urges Brussels to continue probes into Big Tech
Also in this newsletter: How Friedrich Merz’s migration proposals are shaking up the German election campaignFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Power cuts and flood warnings as Storm Herminia hits
About 700 homes are without power and the Met Office is warning of heavy rain across Wales.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Brussels under pressure to curb green agenda in response to Trump
Industry and EU member states urge European Commission to wind back sustainability rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
‘I sense Brussels is ready to be bold and ambitious’: hope mixes with anger on Brexit’s fifth anniversary
The union jack was lowered in Brussels this week in 2020. Today, despite the problems caused by leaving, a yearning for ‘Breturn’ flowers. Andrew Moss despairs, even now, when he thinks back to the ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Brussels pushes ‘buy European’ procurement plan
Leaked policy proposal would give government option to exclude foreign companies from public contractsFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Evening Report — Trump floods the zone
Plus: Hegseth gets a vote; Patel gets a hearing {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Trump 2.0: First days defined by border moves, feuds PRESIDENT TRUMP IS ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Brussels proposes extending EU banks’ access to UK clearing houses
European Commission wants to prolong existing arrangements that benefit City of LondonFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Search resumes after deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia
Indonesian rescuers have retrieved two more bodies as they resumed their search for people missing after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java, bringing the death toll to 19ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump presidency will help to ‘occupy Brussels’, says Orbán
Hungary PM says US leader will bolster Europe’s rightwing forces as nationalist politicians attend inauguration. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Donald Trump ’s presidency will boost ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm
Expansion of probe follows complaints from politicians in Germany ahead of election next monthFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
‘A flood of disinformation’: rumors and lies abound amid Los Angeles wildfires
Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and death. The Hollywood sign was not on fire. Firefighters weren’t using women’s purses to ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Vienna tries to allay Brussels’ fears over looming far-right government
Also in this newsletter: Poland’s push to back Trump’s 5% Nato defence spending targetFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Syria flooded with Pepsi and Pringles as rulers open economy
End of Assad-era restrictions on dollars, exorbitant duties and extortion leads to boom in foreign goodsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Kristi Noem Sent Troops to Border, but Not to Flood Victims in South Dakota
President-elect Donald J. Trump picked the South Dakota governor to head the Homeland Security Department, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
From iced buns to brussels sprouts: nine nutritionists on what they really eat (it may surprise you)
Is it all green juice and overnight oats, or do health experts enjoy the occasional burger or chocolate eclair? They reveal their tips and treats. What do you eat for breakfast? A savoury ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
The secret to meeting in Brussels
Postwar planning means the best restaurants are tucked away inside mundane buildingsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Rugby star killed in November floods found in 7ft of water, inquest hears
An inquest into Tom Voyce's death hears his car was found in the River Aln, four days before his body.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
The Spin | ‘Deep, minging, unpleasant’: cricket’s flooding problem is getting worse
ECB has been in touch with 27 clubs so far this storm season as the climate crisis bites. What can game do to stay afloat?. The water started flowing into the New Road practice area at about 4pm on ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Can Brussels stop Elon Musk’s political meddling in Europe?
Also in this newsletter: Is Ukraine seeking to capture more Russian territory?Financial Times - Jan. 8 -
India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded 'rat-hole' mine
Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Snow and ice warnings remain after floods hit UK
The Met Office says wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 7
