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Ex-British Cabinet secretary arrested following release of Epstein files

Ex-British Cabinet secretary arrested following release of Epstein files

Peter Mandelson arrested, taken to London police station for interview, say Metropolitan Police

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Belgium-US tensions rise after Washington bars party leader from entry
23.02.2026

Belgium-US tensions rise after Washington bars party leader from entry

Tensions began last week when US ambassador called judicial probe into religious circumcisions 'antisemitic'

Germany says Iran must stop ‘military nuclear program’
23.02.2026

Germany says Iran must stop ‘military nuclear program’

Tehran’s ballistic missile arsenal ‘must be brought under control,' chancellery spokesman tells journalists in Berlin

High energy costs threaten UK manufacturing, investment
23.02.2026

High energy costs threaten UK manufacturing, investment

Business groups say nearly 90% of firms face rising bills, calling for urgent government action to restore competitiveness

Lithuania says EU must not become ‘hostage’ to Hungary over Russia sanctions
23.02.2026

Lithuania says EU must not become ‘hostage’ to Hungary over Russia sanctions

Vilnius urges bloc to resist pressure as Hungary threatens to veto new Russia sanctions

Poland slams Hungary for blocking sanctions against Russia, military funding for Ukraine
23.02.2026

Poland slams Hungary for blocking sanctions against Russia, military funding for Ukraine

Foreign Minister Sikorski accuses Budapest of undermining European solidarity, paralyzing EU decision-making