Europe

Washington will act if Europe does not take Greenland security seriously: JD Vance

Washington will act if Europe does not take Greenland security seriously: JD Vance

US vice president warns 'hostile adversaries' have shown significant interest in region

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Farmers protest across Europe as EU prepares to vote on Mercosur deal
08.01.2026

Farmers protest across Europe as EU prepares to vote on Mercosur deal

Protests come as bloc states split ahead of Friday's vote, with Ireland, Hungary announcing they will vote against it

Macron accuses US of ‘gradually turning away’ from certain allies
08.01.2026

Macron accuses US of ‘gradually turning away’ from certain allies

Washington ‘breaking free from international rules,’ according to French president

Russia exchanges jailed French academic for basketball player held in Paris
08.01.2026

Russia exchanges jailed French academic for basketball player held in Paris

Researcher Laurent Vinatier, who was charged for espionage, swapped for Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, who faced extradition to US on cybercrime charges

Criticism mounts over attorney general’s handling of Swiss resort fire case: Report
08.01.2026

Criticism mounts over attorney general’s handling of Swiss resort fire case: Report

Beatrice Pilloud criticized for not personally leading investigation, alleged inadequate communication, laxity

UK-Türkiye free trade talks focus on growth and new agreements
08.01.2026

UK-Türkiye free trade talks focus on growth and new agreements

New agreements, expanded free trade talks could boost economic ties, says Turkish trade minister