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Non‑essential French embassy staff depart Iran: Reports

Non‑essential French embassy staff depart Iran: Reports

Embassy personnel departing since Sunday as protests continue across Iran

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EU tells Musk's X to act on Grok sexual deepfakes or face action
12.01.2026

EU tells Musk's X to act on Grok sexual deepfakes or face action

'It is up to this company to address this, indeed appalling situation. Otherwise, indeed, we will act,' spokesperson says

Germany seeks 'mutually agreeable' NATO solution for Greenland
12.01.2026

Germany seeks 'mutually agreeable' NATO solution for Greenland

NATO allies share US security concerns about Greenland and are working toward a solution acceptable to all parties, German Chancellor Merz says

NATO chief says allies discussing 'next steps' to keep Arctic safe
12.01.2026

NATO chief says allies discussing 'next steps' to keep Arctic safe

Mark Rutte says all allies agree that Arctic security has to be 'priority,' citing risk of increased activity by Russia, China

European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats from its premises: President
12.01.2026

European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats from its premises: President

'This House will not aid in legitimising this regime that has sustained itself through torture, repression, murder,' Roberta Metsola says

Former Georgian prime minister jailed for 5 years in corruption case after guilty plea
12.01.2026

Former Georgian prime minister jailed for 5 years in corruption case after guilty plea

Prosecutor general's office says Irakli Garibashvili pleaded guilty in money laundering