Europe

Poland wants to have 500,000 soldiers, reservists by 2039 amid Russia tensions

Poland wants to have 500,000 soldiers, reservists by 2039 amid Russia tensions

Country plans to spend 5% of GDP on defense in 2026

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'We're talking to NATO' on Greenland: Trump
16.01.2026

'We're talking to NATO' on Greenland: Trump

'NATO has been dealing with us on Greenland. We need Greenland for national security very badly,' says US president

Irish government urged to use upcoming EU presidency to ban AI tools that generate intimate images
16.01.2026

Irish government urged to use upcoming EU presidency to ban AI tools that generate intimate images

Grok AI function would no longer allow users to manipulate photos of people to appear in revealing clothing in places where such actions were illegal, US social media company X says Thursday

Lithuania charges 6 suspects with 'terrorism' over plot targeting Ukraine military aid
16.01.2026

Lithuania charges 6 suspects with 'terrorism' over plot targeting Ukraine military aid

Prosecutors say planned attack on military supplier in Siauliai may have been coordinated by Russian intelligence

Campaign groups urge UK government to suspend all arms exports to Israel
16.01.2026

Campaign groups urge UK government to suspend all arms exports to Israel

Business secretary's remarks 'completely divorced from reality,' says joint statement by 5 non-governmental organizations

Germany may send Eurofighters, maritime patrol aircraft to Greenland for drills
16.01.2026

Germany may send Eurofighters, maritime patrol aircraft to Greenland for drills

Defense Ministry says reconnaissance team will assess how Germany can contribute to NATO exercises in Arctic region led by Denmark