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Poland bars Russian ski jumpers from competing in World Cup event in Zakopane

Poland bars Russian ski jumpers from competing in World Cup event in Zakopane

Russian ski jumpers Danil Sadreev and Mikhail Nazarov will not be allowed to compete in upcoming World Cup event in Zakopane, says Polish Foreign Ministry

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Germany urges ‘sweeping reforms’ to UN Security Council
02.01.2026

Germany urges ‘sweeping reforms’ to UN Security Council

‘The Security Council must reflect the world of the 21st century and not that of the immediate post-war period after 1945,’ says Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul

2 crew members arrested in Finland in submarine cable damage probe
02.01.2026

2 crew members arrested in Finland in submarine cable damage probe

Finnish authorities seized vessel suspected of damaging telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Tallinn

Spain calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' reiterates support for Palestine
02.01.2026

Spain calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' reiterates support for Palestine

'Spain will continue working with the Palestinian Authority to sustain its financial viability and its reform plan,' says Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares

Poland to build 'strongest army in Europe,' prime minister says, declaring 2026 year of acceleration
02.01.2026

Poland to build 'strongest army in Europe,' prime minister says, declaring 2026 year of acceleration

Donald Tusk announces plans to introduce strict 'Polish first' rule in public procurement

Identifying bodies after deadly fire in Swiss resort could take several days, authorities say
02.01.2026

Identifying bodies after deadly fire in Swiss resort could take several days, authorities say

'Situation is terrible, may be worsening,' warns head of Canton of Valais's security department following Crass-Montana New Year's Eve fire which killed dozens, injured over 100