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Petition for inquiry into pro-Israel influence in UK politics hits 50,000 signature milestone

Petition for inquiry into pro-Israel influence in UK politics hits 50,000 signature milestone

Campaign reflects growing public unease over lobbying groups and foreign state-linked activity in shaping UK foreign policy

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European Parliament blocks AI on work-issued devices of its members
17.02.2026

European Parliament blocks AI on work-issued devices of its members

Artificial intelligence tools connect to servers outside of work and send data to cloud, causing cybersecurity concerns, says parliament

German Chancellor Merz’s CDU party backs social media restrictions for children
17.02.2026

German Chancellor Merz’s CDU party backs social media restrictions for children

CDU parliamentary group leader Spahn says age restrictions needed to protect children and youth on social media, but opposes blanket ban

Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Geneva enter ‘technical phase’: Iranian media
17.02.2026

Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Geneva enter ‘technical phase’: Iranian media

Iran’s delegation is accompanied by team of nuclear, legal, and economic experts for this round of talks with US, media says

NATO’s Forward Land Forces headquarters to be established in northern Finland
17.02.2026

NATO’s Forward Land Forces headquarters to be established in northern Finland

'Rovaniemi is the best place in Finland to locate a permanent FLF headquarters in terms of its synergy effects and reliance conditions,' Finnish defense minister says

Iranian delegation arrives at negotiation venue in Geneva ahead of US talks
17.02.2026

Iranian delegation arrives at negotiation venue in Geneva ahead of US talks

Iran and US are set to hold next round of talks in Geneva on Tuesday