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German chancellor stresses importance of backup systems following 5-day outage

German chancellor stresses importance of backup systems following 5-day outage

'We cannot protect our infrastructure perfectly, but we need backup systems,' Friedrich Merz says

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UN chief 'regrets' US decision to withdraw from international organizations
08.01.2026

UN chief 'regrets' US decision to withdraw from international organizations

Contributions to UN budget is 'legal obligation' under UN Charter, spokesperson emphasizes, affirming all UN entities will continue implementing mandates

3 die in house explosion in southern Germany
08.01.2026

3 die in house explosion in southern Germany

Bodies of 2 people from the same family, age 30 and 33, and a 6-year-old child were recovered from ruins of house, say police

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