EU rejects violence against protesters in Iran, backs ‘legitimate aspiration’ for change
The crackdown on protesters in Iran has prompted an outcry among European leaders, with High Representative Kaja Kallas denouncing Tehran for its “disproportionate” and “heavy-handed” response. Read More
Switzerland holds minute’s silence for ski resort town bar fire victims
Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles atop champagne bottles started the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana when they came too close to the ceiling. Read more at…
Europe will do ‘everything it can’ to support Syria, von der Leyen says
The chief of the EU executive pledged Europe’s full support for Syria’s recovery after meeting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday. Read more at Read More
How AI-generated content is imitating farmer protests to drive up clicks
The motivation for generating this kind of fake content can be to generate clicks, which can be monetised if it goes viral. Europe’s farmer protests have also been weaponised as…
Russian naval vessel joins Chinese and Iranian warships for drills off South Africa
The joint drills were initially scheduled for November 2025 but were postponed due to a clash with the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Read more at Read More
Ferries, airports and trains: Travel chaos continues as UK and France are buffeted by Storm Goretti
Airports and rail operators are taking precautions, with closures and widespread cancellations continuing on Friday. Read More
Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured
Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear…
EU member states back Mercosur deal, French MEPs vow fight in Parliament
EU member states on Friday gave the green light to the signing of the Mercosur agreement, paving the way for a vast trade bloc taking in more than 700 million…
Mining, climate and smokescreens: What’s driving Trump’s interest in Greenland?
Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.Read More
Trump says US to ‘start now hitting land’ in Mexico targeting drug cartels
President Donald Trump said US forces will “start now hitting land” in Mexico targeting drug cartels, following months of naval strikes against narcoboats. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed opposition…