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Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky are pressuring Donald Trump to include European leaders in talks to end Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. A rift has formed between Europe and the White House, with the prime minister and President Zelensky planning for an active week ahead. French president Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir will meet with Mr Trump in Washington to discuss peace plans, amidst tensions over the handling of the conflict. Full Article

Poorer families are being denied millions in compensation from the NHS for maternity care failings compared to wealthier families, with payouts for brain damage based on medical need but loss of future earnings based on family income and education levels. Critics condemn the system as unfair, giving less support to those who need it most, with MPs promising reform two years ago but taking no action. Claire Keer and her son Zach Eagling, who lives...

Law enforcement authorities, academia, and NGOs convened at Europol headquarters on 20 and 21 February 2025 for the 'Fundamental Rights at the Heart of Policing' conference, led by Europol's Fundamental Rights Officer. The event brought together 130 participants from 25 EU Member States and 11 non-EU countries, along with representatives from various organizations. The conference aimed to address the importance of fundamental rights in policing and foster collaboration among stakeholders. Full Article

Drug dealers are now selling weight-loss injections like Ozempic and ADHD medication alongside class-A drugs such as cocaine, as revealed by an investigation. The popular semaglutide injection pens are being offered for £170, along with drugs like ketamine and MDMA, in response to increasing demand. Experts are concerned that dealers are taking advantage of the weight-loss drug's popularity, with cases of these substances being listed alongside illegal drugs in text messages and online "menus." Full...

Rubiales was banned from football for three years after kissing Hermoso during the Women's World Cup medal ceremony in 2023, resulting in a guilty verdict of sexual assault and a €10,800 fine. Despite being cleared of coercion, CAS upheld the ban due to serious violations of FIFA rules, extending the suspension until October 2026. Rubiales and Hermoso are both appealing the decision. Full Article

Berlin prosecutors announced that a 19-year-old Syrian refugee was arrested after a Spanish tourist was stabbed at the city's Holocaust memorial, just before a national election where migration concerns are expected to boost support for the far-right AfD party. The suspect, motivated by Middle Eastern conflicts, had been planning to target Jews for weeks, leading to the attack at the memorial. The incident adds to a series of high-profile attacks involving migrants, influencing the election...