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Polish president's Hungary visit highlights divisions in Warsaw

Polish president's Hungary visit highlights divisions in Warsaw

'Poles love Hungarians and hate Vladimir Putin,' Poland’s president tells Hungarian premier during visit to Budapest

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UK warship arrives near island of Cyprus to join defense operations
23.03.2026

UK warship arrives near island of Cyprus to join defense operations

'We have more jets in the region than at any time in the last 15 years,' says British Defense Secretary John Healey

France asks major refinery to boost output amid surging energy prices
23.03.2026

France asks major refinery to boost output amid surging energy prices

French premier warns that surge in prices already having direct impact on essential sectors, including fishing, transport, and agriculture, with knock-on effects for households

EU urges early winter prep as Mideast conflict disrupts energy markets
23.03.2026

EU urges early winter prep as Mideast conflict disrupts energy markets

Member states advised to start gas filling season early to ease price pressures and strengthen resilience

UN rapporteur Albanese says Israel 'given license to torture Palestinians'
23.03.2026

UN rapporteur Albanese says Israel 'given license to torture Palestinians'

She warns death penalty bill is 'dangerous escalation,' calls for probes into Israeli officials

German shipowners warn Persian Gulf crews face risk of being under fire
23.03.2026

German shipowners warn Persian Gulf crews face risk of being under fire

Over 2,000 ships stranded as conflict in Iran threatens seafarer safety and oil transit