Beijing Promises to Protect Chinese Firms Amid EU Telecom Ban Plans

Beijing Promises to Protect Chinese Firms Amid EU Telecom Ban Plans

China calls the Brussels plan to restrict high-risk foreign telecom suppliers “naked protectionism”.

January 21, 2026
Shinzo Abe Murderer Sentenced to Life 

Shinzo Abe Murderer Sentenced to Life 

Judge Shinichi Tanaka described the killing of the former Japanese prime minister as “despicable and extremely malicious.”

January 21, 2026
One Killed Near Barcelona in Second Deadly Rail Incident in Days

One Killed Near Barcelona in Second Deadly Rail Incident in Days

Commuter train derailment follows the recent high-speed collision—Spain’s deadliest railway disaster in more than 10 years.

January 21, 2026
Warsaw Moves to End Assistance Programmes for Ukrainians

Warsaw Moves to End Assistance Programmes for Ukrainians

Public support in Poland for continuing aid to Ukrainian refugees has dropped to its lowest level since 2014, with only 48% in favor.

January 20, 2026
Ukraine Fears Western Unity at Risk Amid Trump’s Greenland Dispute

Ukraine Fears Western Unity at Risk Amid Trump’s Greenland Dispute

Volodymyr Zelensky is worried U.S. attempts to seize Greenland may lead to a “loss of focus” regarding the Ukraine war.

January 20, 2026
Spain’s King and Queen Visit Site of Deadly Train Crash

Spain’s King and Queen Visit Site of Deadly Train Crash

Questions linger about the rail disaster that killed 41 people.

January 20, 2026
China Warns Against ‘Law of the Jungle’ as Trump Pushes Greenland Takeover

China Warns Against ‘Law of the Jungle’ as Trump Pushes Greenland Takeover

The Chinese Vice Premier said in Davos that a select few countries should not “have privileges.”

January 20, 2026
Legendary Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dies Aged 93

Legendary Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dies Aged 93

One of the top designers of his era, Valentino’s creations were worn by the who’s who of the international elite.

January 20, 2026
Trump Slams UK’s Chagos Deal as “Great Stupidity”

Trump Slams UK’s Chagos Deal as “Great Stupidity”

The U.S. president cited the British move as another reason why Greenland “has to be acquired.”

January 20, 2026
Putin Invited to Join in Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Putin Invited to Join in Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Putin’s invitation comes after the Hungarian PM confirmed his participation in the White House initiative.

January 19, 2026
Portugal Enters Historic Presidential Runoff After First-Round Vote

Portugal Enters Historic Presidential Runoff After First-Round Vote

Socialist Seguro and populist Ventura have advanced to the second round in the Portuguese presidential race.

January 19, 2026
Southern Spain: 39 Killed as High-Speed Trains Collide

Southern Spain: 39 Killed as High-Speed Trains Collide

Dozens died when a Spanish high-speed train derailed and was hit by an oncoming train.

January 19, 2026