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The Mandelson I knew had a fatal flaw: he was a machiavellian who always cast himself as a victim | Andy McSmith
The Mandelson I knew had a fatal flaw: he was a machiavellian who always cast himself as a victim | Andy McSmith
The UK’s first ‘spin doctor’ was immensely valuable to those he served. But he always felt entitled to more, says political journalist Andy McSmith
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The Mandelson I knew had a fatal flaw: he was a machiavellian who always cast himself as a victim | Andy McSmith
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Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang told their Las Culturistas podcast audience not to donate to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s campaign.
The Texas representative’s response? Letting it roll off her back.
The Texas representative’s response? Letting it roll off her back.
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang told their Las Culturistas podcast audience not to donate to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s campaign.
The Texas representative’s response? Letting it roll off her back.
The Texas representative’s response? Letting it roll off her back.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Bad Bunny… Makes Super Bowl History With Record-Breaking Halftime Viewership of Around 135-141 Million… 🌎🔥
February 9, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Bad Bunny… Makes Super Bowl History With Record-Breaking Halftime Viewership of Around 135-141 Million… 🌎🔥
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Embattled British Prime Minister Kier Starmer faces more turmoil as another senior aide departs, hours after Morgan McSweeney quit over Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment.
More on #VMNews
More on #VMNews
February 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Embattled British Prime Minister Kier Starmer faces more turmoil as another senior aide departs, hours after Morgan McSweeney quit over Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment.
More on #VMNews
More on #VMNews
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Parabéns, António José Seguro, pela eleição como Presidente da República.
Os cidadãos portugueses fizeram ouvir a sua voz e, perante a devastação causada pelas tempestades, demonstraram uma notável resiliência democrática.
Os cidadãos portugueses fizeram ouvir a sua voz e, perante a devastação causada pelas tempestades, demonstraram uma notável resiliência democrática.
February 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Parabéns, António José Seguro, pela eleição como Presidente da República.
Os cidadãos portugueses fizeram ouvir a sua voz e, perante a devastação causada pelas tempestades, demonstraram uma notável resiliência democrática.
Os cidadãos portugueses fizeram ouvir a sua voz e, perante a devastação causada pelas tempestades, demonstraram uma notável resiliência democrática.
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Fascinating article by Dave Broom on whiskies made by winemakers.
Whisky with a winemaker's palate | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/whi...
Whisky with a winemaker's palate | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/whi...
Whisky with a winemaker's palate
www.jancisrobinson.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Fascinating article by Dave Broom on whiskies made by winemakers.
Whisky with a winemaker's palate | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/whi...
Whisky with a winemaker's palate | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/whi...
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More pie and wine | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/mor...
More pie and wine
www.jancisrobinson.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
More pie and wine | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/mor...
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MetaAI is currently the only game in town for WhatsApp users.
We've notified Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp.
In Europe, dominant tech companies cannot be allowed to abuse their market power for unfair advantage.
We've notified Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp.
In Europe, dominant tech companies cannot be allowed to abuse their market power for unfair advantage.
February 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
MetaAI is currently the only game in town for WhatsApp users.
We've notified Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp.
In Europe, dominant tech companies cannot be allowed to abuse their market power for unfair advantage.
We've notified Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp.
In Europe, dominant tech companies cannot be allowed to abuse their market power for unfair advantage.
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"As the economic costs of Brexit become clearer, pressure is growing on the UK Government to pursue closer ties with Europe, from a customs union to renewed labour mobility" writes Stephen Phillips.
February 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM
"As the economic costs of Brexit become clearer, pressure is growing on the UK Government to pursue closer ties with Europe, from a customs union to renewed labour mobility" writes Stephen Phillips.
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A new phase of uncertainty.
Old assumptions on power, security and prosperity are ceasing to apply.
The playbook is changing.
The EU must adapt — and help shape what comes next.
Read our new publication Forward Look 2026 on the new "rules of the game" 👇
link.europa.eu/FwynBB
Old assumptions on power, security and prosperity are ceasing to apply.
The playbook is changing.
The EU must adapt — and help shape what comes next.
Read our new publication Forward Look 2026 on the new "rules of the game" 👇
link.europa.eu/FwynBB
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A new phase of uncertainty.
Old assumptions on power, security and prosperity are ceasing to apply.
The playbook is changing.
The EU must adapt — and help shape what comes next.
Read our new publication Forward Look 2026 on the new "rules of the game" 👇
link.europa.eu/FwynBB
Old assumptions on power, security and prosperity are ceasing to apply.
The playbook is changing.
The EU must adapt — and help shape what comes next.
Read our new publication Forward Look 2026 on the new "rules of the game" 👇
link.europa.eu/FwynBB
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Fact check: Is the EU censoring Americans and meddling in elections?
Fact check: Is the EU censoring Americans and meddling in elections?
A report by Republican lawmakers in the US has slammed the European Commission for allegedly posing as a 'foreign censorship threat', claiming it unfairly targets conservative and populist views and tries to manipulate elections in EU member states. The Cube takes a look at the allegations.
l.euronews.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Fact check: Is the EU censoring Americans and meddling in elections?
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"It was a bloody massacre and a brutal repression that killed than 30,000 Iranians."
On #EuropeToday, Iranian chess grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour condemns the regime in Iran, saying it used "military weapons" and aimed "at the heads of people."
Watch: https://l.euronews.com/tIEF
On #EuropeToday, Iranian chess grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour condemns the regime in Iran, saying it used "military weapons" and aimed "at the heads of people."
Watch: https://l.euronews.com/tIEF
February 9, 2026 at 11:54 AM
"It was a bloody massacre and a brutal repression that killed than 30,000 Iranians."
On #EuropeToday, Iranian chess grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour condemns the regime in Iran, saying it used "military weapons" and aimed "at the heads of people."
Watch: https://l.euronews.com/tIEF
On #EuropeToday, Iranian chess grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour condemns the regime in Iran, saying it used "military weapons" and aimed "at the heads of people."
Watch: https://l.euronews.com/tIEF
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Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over the Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, leaving the British prime minister fighting for his political survival.
Starmer fights for survival as top aide quits over Epstein scandal
Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over the Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, leaving the British prime minister fighting for his political survival.
l.euronews.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over the Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, leaving the British prime minister fighting for his political survival.
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Wuthering Heights hits cinemas, Aardman Animations celebrate 50 years of stop-motion classics, and the Berlinale Film Festival begins. Here's what's in store this week.
The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Wuthering Heights hits cinemas, Aardman Animations celebrate 50 years of stop-motion classics, and the Berlinale Film Festival begins. Here's what's in store this week.
l.euronews.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Wuthering Heights hits cinemas, Aardman Animations celebrate 50 years of stop-motion classics, and the Berlinale Film Festival begins. Here's what's in store this week.
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Built on undercover accounts posing as children, the case is the first stand-alone state trial in a widening legal fight over social media’s impact on minors.
What to know about Meta trial over child sexual exploitation claims
Built on undercover accounts posing as children, the case is the first stand-alone state trial in a widening legal fight over social media’s impact on minors.
l.euronews.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Built on undercover accounts posing as children, the case is the first stand-alone state trial in a widening legal fight over social media’s impact on minors.
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Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals.
At Milano-Cortina Olympics, curling turns true family affair on ice
Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals.
l.euronews.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals.
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Juan Pablo Guanipa was abducted in Caracas less than a day after being freed with other Venezuelan political prisoners, sparking demands for proof of life.
Machado's close ally 'kidnapped' hours after Venezuelan prison release
Juan Pablo Guanipa was abducted in Caracas less than a day after being freed with other Venezuelan political prisoners, sparking demands for proof of life.
l.euronews.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Juan Pablo Guanipa was abducted in Caracas less than a day after being freed with other Venezuelan political prisoners, sparking demands for proof of life.
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Segnali stradali, Milano. Grazie paisano.
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Segnali stradali, Milano. Grazie paisano.
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🔴 DIRECTO I Montse Mínguez, portavoz de la Ejecutiva del PSOE, sobre los resultados electorales en Aragón: "El PP es el ganador aritmético pero es el perdedor político porque ha convocado unas elecciones para perder escaños"
February 9, 2026 at 12:43 PM
🔴 DIRECTO I Montse Mínguez, portavoz de la Ejecutiva del PSOE, sobre los resultados electorales en Aragón: "El PP es el ganador aritmético pero es el perdedor político porque ha convocado unas elecciones para perder escaños"
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The State's thugs coming out in Sydney to beat peaceful protestors who are protesting against Genocide.
These puppet Governments need to go and the Police need to work for the people, not to control them.
These puppet Governments need to go and the Police need to work for the people, not to control them.
February 9, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The State's thugs coming out in Sydney to beat peaceful protestors who are protesting against Genocide.
These puppet Governments need to go and the Police need to work for the people, not to control them.
These puppet Governments need to go and the Police need to work for the people, not to control them.
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⭕Le joueur #NFL #Mark_Hollins s’est présenté ainsi pour la finale du #Super-Bowl pour dénoncer les violences infligées par la police de l’immigration (ICE). Un geste volontairement choquant, empruntant les codes de l’arrestation, pour forcer les médias à regarder.
February 9, 2026 at 1:22 PM
⭕Le joueur #NFL #Mark_Hollins s’est présenté ainsi pour la finale du #Super-Bowl pour dénoncer les violences infligées par la police de l’immigration (ICE). Un geste volontairement choquant, empruntant les codes de l’arrestation, pour forcer les médias à regarder.
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Exit polls leave no room for doubt: António José Seguro is on track to become Portugal’s next President with 69.3% of the vote, decisively defeating far-right candidate André Ventura. Beyond the numbers, this is a political message for the whole of Europe.
February 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Exit polls leave no room for doubt: António José Seguro is on track to become Portugal’s next President with 69.3% of the vote, decisively defeating far-right candidate André Ventura. Beyond the numbers, this is a political message for the whole of Europe.
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He warned the police. The response? “No immediate danger.” Then three men showed up. LGBTQ+ people cannot be asked to hide their love to stay safe. When being visible becomes a risk and institutions minimise it, equality exists only on paper. 2/2
February 9, 2026 at 9:41 AM
He warned the police. The response? “No immediate danger.” Then three men showed up. LGBTQ+ people cannot be asked to hide their love to stay safe. When being visible becomes a risk and institutions minimise it, equality exists only on paper. 2/2