LONDON, England, Sept. 3 -- The British Home Office issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026, with Members of Parliament Andy Burnham and Shabana Mahmood: * * * 'Working alongside Europe is the key to driving a stronger Britain'- Burnham The Prime Minister will host President Macron in Downing Street today (Thursday 3 September) to discuss shared challenges facing both countries. From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, Home Office, The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP and The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP * Prime Minister Andy Burnh more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by Dan Lomas, assistant professor of international relations at the University of Nottingham: * * * Europe's Spies: Fighting as a Team Britain and France lead Europe's spy league table, but smaller agencies have important capabilities and must be included on the continent's intelligence team sheet. - Europe's intelligence and security agencies don't have the luxury of operating in a broadly calm world. Significant geopolitical p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by Roberto Baldoni, senior advisor for technology and cybersecurity policy to the Italian Ambassador to the U.S. and honorary professor of computer science at Sapienza University of Rome: * * * Fighting AI with AI: The U.S.'s New Cyber Rules of Engagement Governments need to work with the private sector to contain AI-powered cyber threats. The US is starting to define how. - It's an important step in cyber policy. A new White Ho more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Council of Europe highlights measures to protect women from violence amidst war in Ukraine Challenges arising from Russia's war highlighted in first report since Ukraine's ratification of Istanbul Convention - In its newly published baseline evaluation report the Council of Europe Group of experts on action against violence against women and domestic violence (GREVIO) has praised Ukraine's strong political will to implement the Istanbul Conventio more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 3 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Register of Damage for Ukraine opens new categories of claims for compensation Latest categories cover loss of cultural heritage, employment and business property - The Register of Damage for Ukraine has opened several new categories of claims for compensation resulting from Russia's war of aggression. The new categories concern damage to cultural and historic heritage, the loss of gainful employment and the loss of control by businesses of property in t more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 4 -- The European Union's European Court of Auditors issued the following news: * * * EU goal of achieving defence readiness by 2030 is challenging * New security landscape provides opportunities for innovation and partnerships * Defence industry weaknesses and supply chain vulnerabilities persist * EU defence policy has a complex framework with coordination difficulties - Despite ambitious EU plans and rising defence spending within the bloc, achieving defence readiness by 2030 remains challenging, according to  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 3 -- The European Investment Bank posted the following news release: * * * EUR30 million EU grant boosts EIB support for district heating in Ukraine * * The EUR30 million EU grant dedicated to frontline communities complements EUR200 million in EIB financing for district heating projects across Ukraine. * The funding will help communities restore and upgrade district heating infrastructure, improve energy efficiency and introduce renewable energy solutions. * Municipalities can access the financing through Ukrg more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, requires the Millennium Challenge Corporation to publish a report that identifies countries that are "candidate countries" for Millennium Challenge Account assistance during Fiscal Year 2027. The report is set forth in full below. * * * (Authority: 22 U.S.C. 7707(a)) Dated: August 31, 2026. Brian Finkelstein, Acting Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. * * * Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate Country Report for Fiscal Year 2027 more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by President Emeritus Lawrence W. Reed: * * * Edith Sampson vs. the Illusions of Communism The pioneering lawyer and diplomat who stood up to the USSR. - In November 1933, the new administration of Franklin Roosevelt extended official diplomatic recognition to Stalin's Soviet Union. The Soviet dictator's murderous Holodomor in Ukraine was well underway. The parade of far-left "useful idiots" who journeyed to Moscow to praise the Soviets and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Chairman Jordan Seeks Information on Biden-Harris FBI's Round River Operation Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel seeking details on the Biden-Harris FBI's Round River operation that included 53 confidential human sources (CHS), including 14 CHSs who provided derogatory information on President Joe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow Can Kasapoglu: * * * Ukraine Military Situation Report | September 2 Executive Summary * Battlefield assessment. Ukraine continued to attack the integrated systems that support Russia's strike capabilities, while Russia retained the offensive upper hand on land despite heavy losses and a lack of operational breakthroughs. *  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Blumenthal, Tillis, & Fitzpatrick Urge State Department To Distribute Funding To Organizations Assisting Kidnapped Ukrainian Children * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and US Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) wrote Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to move quickly in awarding $25 Million the State Department has made available to "support the identif more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of Secretary Marco Rubio's interview via teleconference on Sept. 1, 2026, with Brian Kilmeade on The Brian Kilmeade Show: * * * QUESTION: All right, Mr. Secretary, Marco Rubio, thanks so much for joining us - and National Security Advisor. I understand the Iranians are, on the recipient of American attacks. In fact, the President put on Truth Social - and I'll read some of it: The U.S., as we speak, is striking Iran near the strait. The strikes are large and powe more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 3 -- Shell plc, an oil and gas company, issued the following news release: * * * Shell completes acquisition of ARC Resources Calgary - Shell plc has completed the previously announced agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") to acquire ARC Resources Ltd. ("ARC") (TSX: ARX), an energy company focused in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, following receipt of all required shareholder, court and regulatory approvals. The acquisition accelerates Shell's strategy by adding approximately 370 kboe/d immediately across liqu more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 2 -- Equilon Enterprises, a subsidiary of Shell plc, issued the following news release: * * * Shell to more than double US company-owned convenience retail sites with acquisition of Tri Star Energy Houston - Equilon Enterprises LLC, doing business as Shell Oil Products US (Shell), has signed an agreement to increase its equity from 33% to 100% in Tri Star Energy, LLC, a convenience store operator and fuel distributor operating across the southeastern United States and anchored in the Nashville market. The acquisition m more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Sept. 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news: * * * Start-up aims to provide the sea with a watch guard * Triton Depth has developed an advanced underwater microphone that can, using artificial intelligence, track activity in harbours and around cables from the seabed. They are testing the product extensively so that it can be launched to benefit Denmark's security. Linnea Lundberg At present, it is not easy to keep an eye on everything that lies beneath the water in our harbours and co more PR

ROME, Italy, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization issued the following news: * * * Supply concerns drive FAO Food Price Index higher in August Adverse weather, Middle East Conflict, and Black Sea trade logistics mostly behind higher quotations for major food commodities - The benchmark index of world food commodity prices edged up in August, as high temperatures and other weather-related risks raised concerns over supply prospects, according to new data released Friday by the Food and Agriculture Organi more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 3 -- TheCityUK issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by Director of International Development Anna Rogers: * * * From endorsement to execution: why the Lagos International Financial Centre could be a game changer for Nigeria Anna Rogers, Director, International Development Today, an important milestone was reached in Nigeria's economic reform journey. The Presidential endorsement of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) alongside the establishment of a National Steering Committee to oversee its d more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Legislation to Extend TPS for Individuals from El Salvador * Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today introduced legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals from El Salvador for 18 months beginning September 6, 2026, ensuring Salvadoran TPS holders can continue living and working legally in the United States while conditions in El Salvador remain unsafe.  "As a refugee from Soviet Ukraine, I under more PR