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Armed man arrested in front of German co-ruling CDU party headquarters

Armed man arrested in front of German co-ruling CDU party headquarters

Witnesses say man was carrying a knife or sword, according to reports

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Polish prime minister calls pedophilia 'a crime against humanity’
24.02.2026

Polish prime minister calls pedophilia 'a crime against humanity’

'The place of those who were involved, doesn’t matter who they are, is in prison,' says Donald Tusk

Bulgarian defense minister says US aircraft in Sofia not linked to Iran
23.02.2026

Bulgarian defense minister says US aircraft in Sofia not linked to Iran

Atanas Zapryanov confirms deployment is part of US-Bulgarian Air Force exercise, involving logistics and aerial refueling

Ex-British Cabinet secretary arrested following release of Epstein files
23.02.2026

Ex-British Cabinet secretary arrested following release of Epstein files

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

EU fails to reach agreement on new sanctions package against Russia
23.02.2026

EU fails to reach agreement on new sanctions package against Russia

Kaja Kallas says outreach is ongoing with Hungary and Slovakia, who oppose the package, signaling that bloc could turn to using Russian frozen assets if needed

Joint UK-US Diego Garcia military base delays runway repairs until April
23.02.2026

Joint UK-US Diego Garcia military base delays runway repairs until April

Latest NOTAM says runway 13/31 will be closed for repairs for approximately 80 working days