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Zelenskyy says operational headquarters established in Kyiv amid emergency in Ukraine’s energy sector

Zelenskyy says operational headquarters established in Kyiv amid emergency in Ukraine’s energy sector

Ukrainian president says situation ‘particularly difficult,’ adding ‘what was not done at the city level will now be corrected at the government level’

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EU earmarks over $356M for AI, digital technologies
15.01.2026

EU earmarks over $356M for AI, digital technologies

Funding will target AI development, robotics, quantum technologies, photonics, and virtual worlds, according to EU statement

UK army launches probe after soldiers test positive for drugs
15.01.2026

UK army launches probe after soldiers test positive for drugs

Over 20 soldiers face possible dismissal after failing compulsory drugs tests, according to British media

Reykjavik seeks clarification after US ambassador-designate says Iceland could be 52nd US state
15.01.2026

Reykjavik seeks clarification after US ambassador-designate says Iceland could be 52nd US state

Comments spark public outrage, with petition urging foreign minister to reject Billy Long as ambassador

Spain believes differences over Arctic security can be resolved through dialogue
15.01.2026

Spain believes differences over Arctic security can be resolved through dialogue

Foreign minister says Greenland wants to remain part of Denmark, stresses Spain’s absolute solidarity

Belgium says no request received to back European reconnaissance mission in Greenland
15.01.2026

Belgium says no request received to back European reconnaissance mission in Greenland

'No hostile action against Greenland is acceptable or will be tolerated,' foreign minister says