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Poland goes to war (verbally) with Europe’s conservative chief
Polish prime minister challenges EU's overarching conservative party leader to a debate as they vie for control of the right. #press
UK election watchdog targeted in ‘hostile’ cyberattack
The Electoral Commission has not said who was behind the attack, which accessed voters' names and addresses. #press
Poland’s president announces election date
Ruling Law and Justice party holds narrow lead over center-right Civic Coalition in the polls. #press
EU countries cut firefighter jobs despite climate crisis, new data shows
It's a 'recipe for disaster,' union chief says. #press
What to know about the latest dominant COVID-19 variant
The new coronavirus strain, while fast-spreading, does not appear to cause significant illness. #press
What China really thinks about Ukraine
Looking closely at Beijing’s ever evolving position on Russia’s war in Ukraine, it is clear the Chinese are thinking about it very differently from the West. #press
Zuckerberg and Musk trade zingers over cage fight plans
Meta chief says he proposed to trade (literal) blows with his Twitter-buying rival on August 26, but 'not holding my breath.' #press
Just Stop Oil approach ‘contemptible’ says Starmer
The Labour Party leader wants to distance himself from the climate activist group. #press
Putin could visit Erdoğan at end of August: Turkish media
Ankara is seeking to revive the Black Sea grain deal. #press
Spain election: Far-right Vox vows to back conservative Feijóo ‘for free’
Party no longer demanding to be included in any national government that requires its support. #press
Commission VP spars with outgoing top economist over industrial policy
Margaritis Schinas isn't happy. #press
Romania decries ‘cynical’ Russian grain infrastructure attacks
Bucharest working with Kyiv to boost grain deliveries through solidarity lanes. #press
Trump taunts defeated US women’s national football team
Trump said the team’s flame-out is “fully emblematic of what is happening to the our once great Nation.” #press
First asylum seekers moved to barge off UK south coast
The Home Office hopes to house up to 500 people on the Bibby Stockholm. #press
Austrian chancellor: Right to use cash should be in constitution
The country has lagged behind on digital payments. #press
UK set to delay post-Brexit border food checks amid inflation worries
The move marks the fifth time the checks have been delayed. #press
Ukrainian drones attack Russian Black Sea naval base, Moscow says
Footage shows damaged Russian warship listing heavily in the water. #press
Kings of the castle! How our political leaders splash the cash
Rishi Sunak wants everyone to play chess, and Thierry Breton has bought a castle. #press
Danish PM: Banning burning of the Quran would not reduce freedom of expression
Mette Frederiksen speaks out publicly for first time on the controversy. #press
8,500+ Russian paratroopers wounded in Ukraine, admits Moscow commander
Russian general's video message was taken offline after publication. #press