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Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
Feb 09, 2026
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Japanese Stocks Hit Record High After Takaichi’s Election Victory
The victory gives Takaichi a strong mandate to pursue measures to improve Japan’s economy, including tax cuts and increased military readiness.
Feb 09, 2026
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EU Countries Agree on Terms for $106 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine
The European Council said the loan would be repayable ‘only once Russia has paid war reparations to Ukraine.’
Feb 06, 2026
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Slovenia Becomes Next European Country to Propose Social Media Ban for Children
Earlier this week, Spain said it wants to regulate social media access for under-16s in a bid to shield children from harmful content online.
Feb 05, 2026
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Relations With US ‘Rock Solid,’ Taiwan’s President Says After Trump–Xi Call
Last month, the Pentagon announced an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the largest U.S. weapons package ever proposed for the island democracy.
Feb 05, 2026
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US Most Important Partner to Europe, Says German Foreign Minister
Johann Wadephul said that Europe’s relationship with the United States is still functioning, despite tensions over Greenland.
Feb 02, 2026
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UK Should Develop Closer Defense Ties With Europe, Says Starmer
Trump has been pressuring NATO allies to commit more of their own resources to defending Europe.
Feb 02, 2026
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Agrees to Sell International Assets to Carlyle Group
Lukoil said on Oct. 27 that it would sell its international assets after Trump announced new sanctions against it and Rosneft.
Jan 30, 2026
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Japan, South Korea Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
The meeting follows a two-day summit earlier this month between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
Jan 30, 2026
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UK May Force Google to Allow Sites to Opt Out of AI-Powered Search Summaries
Google accounts for 90.8 percent of the search engine market share worldwide, and 92.3 percent in the UK.
Jan 29, 2026
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
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Feb 09, 2026
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Japanese Stocks Hit Record High After Takaichi’s Election Victory
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Feb 09, 2026
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EU Countries Agree on Terms for $106 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine
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Feb 06, 2026
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Slovenia Becomes Next European Country to Propose Social Media Ban for Children
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Feb 05, 2026
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Relations With US ‘Rock Solid,’ Taiwan’s President Says After Trump–Xi Call
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Feb 05, 2026
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US Most Important Partner to Europe, Says German Foreign Minister
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Feb 02, 2026
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UK Should Develop Closer Defense Ties With Europe, Says Starmer
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Feb 02, 2026
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Agrees to Sell International Assets to Carlyle Group
Lukoil said on Oct. 27 that it would sell its international assets after Trump announced new sanctions against it and Rosneft.
Jan 30, 2026
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Japan, South Korea Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
The meeting follows a two-day summit earlier this month between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
Jan 30, 2026
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UK May Force Google to Allow Sites to Opt Out of AI-Powered Search Summaries
Google accounts for 90.8 percent of the search engine market share worldwide, and 92.3 percent in the UK.
Jan 29, 2026
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