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Switzerland to boost troop contribution to EU peace mission in Bosnia in 2027

Switzerland to boost troop contribution to EU peace mission in Bosnia in 2027

Federal Council seeks parliamentary approval to deploy additional 12 armed personnel to multinational force

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1 missing in France as 4 departments placed on red alert over severe weather
18.02.2026

1 missing in France as 4 departments placed on red alert over severe weather

Weather authority calls situation ‘unprecedented’ after 36 consecutive days of rainfall

Paris prosecutor opens 2 probes over Epstein revelations, urges French victims to testify
18.02.2026

Paris prosecutor opens 2 probes over Epstein revelations, urges French victims to testify

Investigations to review open sources, complaints, testimonies to assess alleged sexual and financial crimes

3rd round of US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks concludes in Geneva
18.02.2026

3rd round of US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks concludes in Geneva

Talks on 'clarifying the parameters and mechanisms of the decisions discussed yesterday' last nearly 2 hours

Ireland weighs social media ban for under-16s
18.02.2026

Ireland weighs social media ban for under-16s

Cabinet to consider New Digital and AI Strategy later Wednesday

Actors, directors accuse Berlinale of 'anti-Palestinian racism' over Gaza stance
18.02.2026

Actors, directors accuse Berlinale of 'anti-Palestinian racism' over Gaza stance

Open letter urges festival to oppose Israel’s genocide