Iranian Diplomats Barred From European Parliament

Iranian Diplomats Barred From European Parliament

The Tehran foreign ministry summoned European diplomats on Monday to object to their support for the anti-regime protests.

January 12, 2026
Sweden Allocates €374 Million For Military Drone Systems

Sweden Allocates €374 Million For Military Drone Systems

The drone investment follows a series of recent defence spending decisions.

January 12, 2026
Under Pressure from Trump, Caracas Claims It Freed 116 Political Prisoners

Under Pressure from Trump, Caracas Claims It Freed 116 Political Prisoners

Hundreds are still behind bars in Venezuela, reportedly—with estimates of up to 1,200 political prisoners still detained nationwide.

January 12, 2026
EU Says It Is Not Yet Ready for Ukraine Talks With Putin

EU Says It Is Not Yet Ready for Ukraine Talks With Putin

Brussels says conditions are not yet ripe for negotiations with Russia—despite calls from France and Italy to reopen high-level dialogue.

January 12, 2026
Swiss Bar Destroyed by Deadly New Year Blaze: Co-Owner Detained for Three Months

Swiss Bar Destroyed by Deadly New Year Blaze: Co-Owner Detained for Three Months

A Swiss court has ordered the preventive detention of the co-owner of the venue that went up in flames, killing 40 people.

January 12, 2026
Nearly 200 Killed in Nationwide Iranian Uprising, Rights Group Says

Nearly 200 Killed in Nationwide Iranian Uprising, Rights Group Says

Human rights organisations warn hospitals are overwhelmed and the true death toll may rise.

January 11, 2026
Thousands of European Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

Thousands of European Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

Farmers in Ireland, Poland, France, Belgium, and Italy protest a trade agreement threatening their livelihood and way of life.

January 10, 2026
Arson Attack in Saxony-Anhalt Leaves Hundreds Without Power

Arson Attack in Saxony-Anhalt Leaves Hundreds Without Power

After Berlin was left in the dark by a left-wing attack on the power grid, now another deliberate attack has disrupted electricity to 900 German households.

January 10, 2026
Storms Batter Europe, Leaving Death and Widespread Disruption

Storms Batter Europe, Leaving Death and Widespread Disruption

Hundreds of thousands of households remain without power after severe storms swept across Europe.

January 10, 2026
Denmark’s Asylum Numbers Hit Record Low

Denmark’s Asylum Numbers Hit Record Low

Strict immigration policies have pushed the number of approved applications below 1,000 in 2025.

January 10, 2026
U.S. Releases Two Russian Crew From Seized Tanker

U.S. Releases Two Russian Crew From Seized Tanker

Moscow warns the seizure of the Marinera could result in “further military and political tensions.”

January 9, 2026
Polish Farmers Protest Mercosur Trade Deal

Polish Farmers Protest Mercosur Trade Deal

Like France, Ireland, Austria, and Hungary, Poland rejected the trade agreement, which most EU member states approve of.

January 9, 2026