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11 Spaniards Arrested Over Ketamine Import Attempt
The latest arrests by the Spanish Guardia Civil come after an Italian national was arrested in Western Australia last year.
Challenge for NATO Nations After Trump, Rutte Suggest Higher Target for Defense Spending
Trump says he wants NATO countries to spend 5 percent of GDP on defense, which analysts say is ‘unrealistic’ for many European nations.
Trump’s Energy Agenda Could Complicate EU’s Net Zero Dreams: Analysts
Energy analysts said that there is growing realization among Europe’s decision-makers that ‘climate optimism is no substitute for dispatchable power.’
Tech Giants Join EU ‘Stress Test’ Ahead of German Election
Microsoft, TikTok, LinkedIn, Google, Snap, Meta, and X will all take part in the test scheduled to take place on Jan. 31.
North Korea Preparing to Send More Troops to Russia After Suffering Casualties: South Korean Military
North Korea is also preparing to launch a spy satellite and an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
Nearly 1 Million Homes and Businesses Without Power Across Island of Ireland
ESB Networks in Ireland and NIE Networks say they expect significant further outages as Storm Eowyn continues to batter parts of the island.
Dutch Court Orders Government to Slash Nitrogen Emissions
The case brought by climate activist group Greenpeace accused the Dutch government of breaching EU regulations.
New Questions Emerge Around the Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin
Faith, fraud, and the fabric of mystery.
British Competition Regulator Investigates Apple and Google’s Mobile Phone Ecosystems
The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking to establish whether the iOS and Android operating systems have ’strategic market status’ using new powers.
Grenell to NATO: Ukraine Membership Push Would Face ‘Big Buzzsaw’ in US
Grenell said NATO shouldn’t take on new members while its current members lag behind on their military spending commitments.
EU Files Complaint With WTO Over China’s High-Tech Patent Royalties
Chinese courts set worldwide royalty rates for EU standard essential patents but without patent owners’ consent.
Russia ‘Carefully’ Monitoring Trump’s Sanctions Threats, Kremlin Official Says
Trump said he would use more economic punishment against Russia over the war.
Polish Prime Minister Warns EU Green Deal Could Topple Governments
Donald Tusk criticized the European Union’s flagship net-zero law, saying, ‘If we do go bankrupt as Europe, who will protect the environment instead of us?’
Zelenskyy Says US Troops Must Be Part of Any Peacekeeping Force in Ukraine
U.S. troops must be part of any Ukraine peacekeeping mission, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Bloomberg.
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Sanctions If Russia Doesn’t Accept Ukraine War Truce Deal
The Trump administration is working to set up talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin negotiations for a Ukraine cease-fire.
Afghan Man Arrested After Toddler and Man Fatally Stabbed in German Park
Two others were seriously injured in the knife attack that occurred in the Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg on Wednesday morning, police said.
Court Rules German Intelligence Agency Can Label AfD Saxony as ‘Right-Wing Extremist’
The eastern Germany branch of the party, which is riding high in the polls, could face increased surveillance from authorities.
Polish Prime Minister Says Trump’s 5 Percent Target for NATO Should Be Welcomed
Donald Tusk told the European Parliament: ‘Only an ally can wish another ally to get stronger. This is not what an opponent of Europe would say.’