Europe

Poland rebukes Trump’s NATO comments, says its soldiers paid 'ultimate price'

Poland rebukes Trump’s NATO comments, says its soldiers paid 'ultimate price'

Despite pushing back on remarks over allies’ role in Afghanistan, Polish leadership avoids naming US president

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Belgium may consider reinstating compulsory military service, says army chief
23.01.2026

Belgium may consider reinstating compulsory military service, says army chief

Jean-Pol Baugnee does not foresee immediate threat against Belgium but warned of potential escalation

French foreign minister discuss Syria, Gaza with Qatari, Saudi counterparts
23.01.2026

French foreign minister discuss Syria, Gaza with Qatari, Saudi counterparts

They welcome announcement that Gaza Peace Plan moving to phase 2

German police probe violence at YPG/SDF terror group rallies
23.01.2026

German police probe violence at YPG/SDF terror group rallies

Stuttgart police seek witnesses as 2 people assaulted and injured in confrontation with demonstrators

Orban responds to Zelenkyy criticism, saying he 'crossed a line'
23.01.2026

Orban responds to Zelenkyy criticism, saying he 'crossed a line'

Hungarian premier says country would launch national petition to oppose further funding for Ukraine

China seeks closer cooperation with UK amid 'turbulent international situation'
23.01.2026

China seeks closer cooperation with UK amid 'turbulent international situation'

Statement from Beijing comes amid reports of British Prime Minister Starmer's visit to China next week