Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act amid Minnesota anti-ICE protests
The president warns military could be deployed as clashes grow following controversial ICE shootings.
Spain warns of surge in online abuse targeting meteorologists
One analysis found that nearly one in five abusive messages on the platform X included personal attacks, denigration or hate speech directed at meteorologists and researchers.
Australia has blocked almost 5 million teen social media accounts under new age ban
More than 4.7 million under-16 accounts removed or restricted within days of landmark law taking effect.
US records first population outflow in 50 years
Sharp fall in arrivals, not mass deportations, drove negative net migration in 2025.
Trump and Machado meet at The White House on Thursday to decide the future of Venezuela
The talks with María Corina Machado come amid uncertainty over who will shape the country's post-Maduro future.
France considers sending Eutelsat satellite internet support for Iranians amid nationwide blackout
Paris looks at using the technology as protests trigger severe communications shutdown.
Ryanair doesn't want Starlink internet on board its planes because "it comes with a 2% fuel penalty"
The airline cites fuel costs, short flights and limited passenger demand.
European military heads to Greenland: "The first military elements are already en route"
France, Germany and Nordic allies boost Arctic presence.
ISS crew splashes down off California in unprecedented NASA medical evacuation
This marks the first such medical evacuation in NASA's 65 years of human spaceflight.
Ukraine corruption investigators accuse former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko of bribery plot
The opposition leader denies the allegations after anti-corruption raids and says the inquiry is linked to election speculation.
Trump administration halts immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries
The state department says the pause targets people deemed likely to rely on United States welfare programs.
Trump doubles down on Greenland after talks with Denmark fall flat: "We need it for National Security"
The president keeps saying the Arctic island is vital to security.
Portugal votes for a new president on Sunday: Everything you need to know
Portuguese voters head to the polls on Sunday to choose their next president in what analysts describe as one of the most unpredictable presidential contests in decades.
German finance minister urges "European patriotism" to face global threats
Klingbeil calls for Europe first approach on jobs, trade and investment.
Japan PM Takaichi moves toward snap election (February 8 vote likely)
The new leader seeks fresh mandate as spending plans and China tensions loom.
Starmer says Musk's X is moving to comply with UK law over AI deepfakes
Speaking in parliament, Starmer said he had been informed that X was acting to meet its legal obligations.
Zelensky calls for major overhaul of Ukraine's mobilisation system
The president says deeper reforms are needed to balance war and economy.
2025 ranks among the three hottest years ever recorded
Scientists warn the world is edging closer to breaching the Paris climate limit.
France records more deaths than births for first time since World War II
Ageing population and falling birthrates end a long-standing demographic exception.
Ukraine's new defence minister pledges reform and innovation: "More robots means fewer losses"
Mykhailo Fedorov says modern technology must reshape the army.
Trump: NATO would be "far more formidable and effective" with United States control of Greenland
The president renews demand for territory ahead of White House talks.
Macron warns over Greenland sovereignty: "The knock-on effects would be unprecedented"
The president says any challenge to an ally would have unprecedented consequences.
K-pop drum duet steals the show at Japan-South Korea summit
This surprise drum duet between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has gone viral.
Von der Leyen says Greenland can count on EU support: "Greenlanders can count on us"
The press conference focused on Ukraine, but she also mentioned Greenland.
EU to allocate funds for Ukraine: 30 billion euros for budget and 60 billion for military
That is, one third earmarked for budget support, two thirds for defence.
Finland to acquire landmines and begin military training after treaty exit
The decision follows growing security concerns along NATO's eastern border.
US boosts counter drone defences ahead of FIFA World Cup: "A new era to defend our air superiority"
While the FIFA World Cup will be the first major deployment, the 115 million dollars investment is meant to protect stadiums and public events of all kinds during 2026.
At least 25 killed after crane collapses onto train in Thailand
The deadly derailment sparks investigation into high speed rail construction.
Denmark and Greenland head to White House for talks with Vance
Their leaders seek to defuse the crisis as Trump renews the push for control of Greenland.
Swiss Olympic snowboarding medallist Ueli Kestenholz has died in an avalanche
The bronze winner from Nagano 1998 has been killed in an accident in Valais mountain.
Greenland says it chooses Denmark over US
Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejects United States ambitions and says territory is not for sale.
Trump urges Iranians to "keep protesting" and "take over" institutions as "help is on its way"
The president issues a provocative message as unrest and tensions escalate.
Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by former employees
Two women allege abuse, coercion and a culture of fear at the singer's Caribbean homes.
Arturo Pérez-Reverte blasts Spanish Royal Academy for bowing to influencers and ignoring writers
The Spanish author says social media now shapes Spanish more than great writers.
The Pentagon will use Grok AI for military purposes: The United States military AI "will not be woke"
Pete Hegseth accelerates the adoption of Elon Musk's xAI despite mounting global scrutiny.
Pete Hegseth and Elon Musk promise to unleash Pentagon tech and make "Star Trek real"
Flashing a Vulcan salute, Pete Hegseth and Elon Musk struck a futuristic tone during a visit to SpaceX.
EU to propose new sanctions on Iran
Von der Leyen condemns the rising death toll and repression of demonstrators.
Iran says 2,000 killed as protests enter third week
Rights groups say the real toll may be far higher than the official estimate.
JD Vance will join US-Denmark-Greenland talks
He requested to join the meeting and will host it at the White House alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Malaysia and Indonesia: The first countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images
Regulators in both countries said Grok's safeguards failed to stop the creation and spread of manipulated pornographic content.
Eutelsat orders 340 OneWeb satellites in multi-billion-euro push to rival Starlink
This Airbus deal extends Europe's only alternative low-Earth-orbit network.
Sweden commits $440 million to drones
The nordic country bets big on drones to shape the future battlefield.
Trump threatens 25% US tariff on countries trading with Iran
The president escalates economic pressure as Washington weighs response to Iran's largest protests in years.
Sweden seizes record three tons of cocaine
The container from South America yields the country's largest-ever drug haul.
Nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine found buried in salt on ship off Canary Islands
The record maritime drug bust follows a multinational operation targeting South American trafficking routes.
Jake Paul has turned his Mike Tyson payday into a $40 million ranch with an airstrip and F1 track
The YouTuber-turned-boxer is transforming 6,000 acres into "Paul Reserve."
More than 45,000 people have signed this MoveOn petition rejecting Trump's push to take Greenland
The campaign grows as public opposition mounts to any bid to seize the Arctic island.
Switzerland includes Crans-Montana among its venues for its bid to host the 2038 Winter Olympics
Weeks after the deadly fire, the Swiss resort has been named in the Winter Games plan as Switzerland moves closer to hosting the Olympics.
Rutte says Trump is "doing the right things for NATO" by encouraging higher defence spending
He defends his repeated public praise of Trump, arguing it is based on outcomes rather than personal loyalty.
Pope Leo meets Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado at Vatican
The meeting follows the pontiff's criticism of military force and calls for Venezuelan sovereignty.
