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      Tim Stickings

      Tim Stickings

      Assistant Foreign Editor
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      Tim Stickings joined The National's London bureau as a reporter in April 2021. He covers news and politics across Europe, with a particular interest in Germany. He has a degree in history from Durham University and previously worked on the foreign desk at MailOnline.
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      Lisa Kaltenegger hopes to find inhabited alien worlds in her lifetime. Photo: Cornell University
      An astronomer's hunt for alien worlds (just one will do)

      Scientist Lisa Kaltenegger has a new book out on her life's work - indicating we can't be alone in the universe

      SpaceMay 10, 2024
      The leaders of Ireland and Spain, Simon Harris, left, and Pedro Sanchez have both publicly backed Palestinian statehood. AFP
      Spain and Ireland expected to recognise state of Palestine on May 21

      EU's top diplomat says other member states such as Slovenia and Belgium could follow suit

      EuropeMay 10, 2024
      A new pandemic treaty will aim to learn the lessons from the Covid-19 outbreak that began in 2020. AP
      Deadline looms for disputed vaccine deal to tackle next pandemic

      New treaty faces resistance over fears of granting powers to the World Health Organisation

      HealthMay 09, 2024
      Eden Golan representing Israel is seen on screen during the first semi-final of the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. EPA
      Israel faces Eurovision test of public opinion over war in Gaza

      Pro-Palestinian viewers could knock Israel out in semi-final or penalise allies such as Germany

      Pop CultureMay 09, 2024
      French President Emmanuel Macron, China's Xi Jinping and their wives Brigitte Macron and Peng Liyuan spent Tuesday holding private talks in the Pyrenees mountains. AFP
      China's Xi Jinping scolds Nato despite French charm offensive

      Beijing will 'never forget' 1999 bombing of Belgrade embassy, says Chinese leader on visit to Europe

      EuropeMay 07, 2024
      President Vladimir Putin was sworn in at the Kremlin for a six-year term that runs until 2030. AP
      Putin seeks ties with 'world's majority' as he starts fifth term

      President takes office after winning an election that no serious challenger was allowed to enter

      EuropeMay 07, 2024
      Clashes erupted at the University of Amsterdam after pro-Palestinian protesters set up a tent camp. EPA
      Flares and barricades as pro-Palestinian campus unrest hits Amsterdam

      Dutch police arrest more than 100 people after activists light flares in US-inspired 'encampment'

      EuropeMay 07, 2024
      China's President Xi Jinping was greeted by France's Emmanuel Macron at the start of a state visit. Reuters
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      EU urges China to help curb Iran's drone and missile output

      Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for Middle East peace process on rare visit to Europe

      EuropeMay 06, 2024
      The nuclear weapons drills by Russia will involve ground, air and naval forces stationed near Ukraine. AP
      Russia orders nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine

      Moscow says 'special measures' are a response to West's hints it could deploy ground troops in conflict

      EuropeMay 06, 2024
      Sadiq Khan is running for a third term that no previous London mayor has achieved. AFP
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      Sadiq Khan eyes his legacy as he heads for third term as London mayor

      Polls suggest Labour mayor will win re-election despite mixed reviews and recent Gaza gaffe

      UKMay 01, 2024
      Lebanon's Nawaf Salam, the president of the International Court of Justice, read out its order in The Hague on Tuesday. AP
      ICJ rejects bid to block German arms sales to Israel

      Judges at UN's highest court refuse Nicaragua's request for emergency order - but Germany fails to have case thrown out

      EuropeApril 30, 2024
      Pro-Palestinian protesters at UCL in London. Tim Stickings / The National
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      Campus revolt over Gaza spreads in Europe as UK students protest

      Activists demand University College London bosses cut ties with Israel in echo of US campus unrest

      UKApril 26, 2024
      Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Cop28 President and UAE special envoy for climate change, meets senior officials from Cop29 host Azerbaijan, at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin. Photo: Cop28
      Cop28 President urges countries to 'think bigger' in climate plans

      Dr Sultan Al Jaber uses speech in Berlin to call for ambitious new sustainability goals based on Dubai deal

      ClimateApril 26, 2024
      A missile on display with an anti-Israel sign on it in Quds town, west of the Iranian capital Tehran. AP
      US and UK target Iran's drone industry with new sanctions

      Latest round of measures covers Iranian shell company and shipping firms linked to drones

      MENAApril 25, 2024
      Azerbaijani minister Mukhtar Babayev is president-designate of the Cop29 climate summit in Baku this November. AP
      'Invest today to save tomorrow': Focus on finance for Cop29 countdown

      Azerbaijan will urge donors to dig deep so that green pledges of Cop28 in UAE can be met

      ClimateApril 25, 2024
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