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Zelensky tells Europeans ‘we are defending you’
Ukraine's president receives a hero's welcome in Brussels as he lobbied for help to repel a renewed Russian offensive.
Anger grows at Erdoğan over Turkey’s earthquake response
The devastating earthquakes could delay upcoming elections as Turkey’s president faces backlash.
Two killed in Jerusalem terror ramming, including 6-year-old boy; driver shot dead
2nd victim a recently married yeshiva student; 8-year-old brother of slain child in critical state; 4 others hurt; attacker identified as mentally ill Israeli from East Jerusalem
Moldova names new pro-EU prime minister after government falls amid Russian pressure
Moldova was granted EU candidate status last June, but has faced intense pressure from Moscow.
World Would Be Better Without Putin In It, German Defense Minister Says
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) sets date for investigation of Israeli occupation of Palestine
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced yesterday that it will be proceeding with the investigation of the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian Territories. A deadli...
US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaska, White House says
The U.S. has shot down what was called a "high-altitude object" over Alaska, the White House Friday.
UK Conservative Party suffers historic defeat as Labour cruises to victory in West Lancashire by-election. Tories recorded their worst ever result in the constituency while Labour wins its highest ever vote share.
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 61% in first month under Lula
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest fell in January from a year earlier, satellite data showed on Friday, in the first monthly figures under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Moscow plans big concert with Putin's participation timed for invasion date
Moscow is planning to conduct a big demonstration concert supposedly for “Defenders’ Day” at the Luzhniki Stadium with the participation of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The event is to take place on 22 February, whereas the full-scale invasion of Ukraine started on 24 February last year.
Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus
A group of 35 countries, including the United States, Germany and Australia, will demand that Russian and Belarusian athletes are banned from the 2024 Olympics, the Lithuanian sports minister said on Friday, deepening the uncertainty over the Paris Games.
Russian censors scour the internet for claims Putin is a ‘bald dwarf’ or seriously ill, leaked documents show
A Russian government unit scours the internet for insults about Putin, reports say. It looks for insults about Putin's height, rumors about his
Russia is draining a massive Ukrainian reservoir, endangering a nuclear plant
Satellite data show water levels plummeting at the Kakhovka Reservoir. The reservoir supplies drinking water, irrigates vast tracts of farmland, and cools Europe's largest nuclear plant.
Moldovan prime minister announces government resignation
Moldova's pro-Western government resigned on Friday after a turbulent 18 months in power marked by economic turmoil and the spillover effects of Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Man arrested for allegedly graffitiing 130 instances of ‘freedom’ across Hong Kong
Ukraine says two Russian missiles crossed into Romania and Moldova
Two Russian missiles crossed into Romanian and Moldovan airspace before entering Ukraine on Friday, the top Ukrainian general said.
I can't return to Ukraine 'without results', Zelenskyy says during Brussels visits
Zelenskyy was in London and Paris on Wednesday to meet with his British, French and German counterparts. #EuropeNews
Finland will transfer tanks to Ukraine only after it joins NATO
Finland doesn’t plan to directly transfer tanks to Ukraine until it becomes a full NATO member, an unnamed senior alliance official told The Wall Street Journal on Feb. 09.
Taiwan president to donate a month's salary for Turkey relief efforts
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai will each donate a month's salary for Turkish earthquake relief efforts, the presidential office said on Thursday, adding to existing aid already sent by the island.