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German chancellor calls EU parliament vote on South American trade deal ‘regrettable’

German chancellor calls EU parliament vote on South American trade deal ‘regrettable’

Friedrich Merz says lawmakers' decision to send pact to top EU court ‘misjudges the geopolitical situation,’ insisting Mercosur deal should be provisionally applied without further delays

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NATO chief says Ukraine must remain top priority over Greenland dispute
21.01.2026

NATO chief says Ukraine must remain top priority over Greenland dispute

'Focus in Ukraine should be our number one priority, and then we can discuss on all issues, including Greenland,' Mark Rutte tells panel session in Davos

Supporters of terror group YPG/SDF vandalize businesses, attack police in German cities
21.01.2026

Supporters of terror group YPG/SDF vandalize businesses, attack police in German cities

Demonstrators attack police with pyrotechnics and iron bars, loot restaurant in Dortmund during protests against Syrian Army operations

1 killed, dozens injured in another train accident in Spain, days after deadly collision
21.01.2026

1 killed, dozens injured in another train accident in Spain, days after deadly collision

New accident comes 2 days after at least 42 people killed in another train crash in southern region of Andalusia

Europe at crossroads, ready to act with unity if dialogue fails, says EU Commission chief
21.01.2026

Europe at crossroads, ready to act with unity if dialogue fails, says EU Commission chief

'Europe prefers dialogue, solutions – but we are fully prepared to act, if necessary,' Ursula von der Leyen tells European Parliament

Britain ready to play its part to protect Arctic security, says UK premier
21.01.2026

Britain ready to play its part to protect Arctic security, says UK premier

Future of Greenland belongs to people of Greenland, Kingdom of Denmark alone, Keir Starmer reiterates during phone call with EU's Antonio Costa