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2 Polish teens test positive for dengue fever after trip abroad

2 Polish teens test positive for dengue fever after trip abroad

One teen has been discharged, other in hospital in good condition

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German population to shrink 10% by 2070
17.02.2026

German population to shrink 10% by 2070

Lower net migration, smaller base population, falling birth rates to change demographics, with population on path to skew heavily toward more elderly, fewer working-age young people, study warns

Petition for inquiry into pro-Israel influence in UK politics hits 50,000 signature milestone
17.02.2026

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

Teachers strike in Paris' Ile-de-France region over planned job cuts
17.02.2026

Teachers strike in Paris' Ile-de-France region over planned job cuts

Protest follows gov't decision to eliminate 4,000 teaching positions nationwide for 2026 school year, media report says

French foreign minister says sanctioned Russian tanker departed after 'costly' detention
17.02.2026

French foreign minister says sanctioned Russian tanker departed after 'costly' detention

'Bypassing European sanctions comes at a price. Russia will no longer be able to fund its war with impunity,' says Jean-Noel Barrot

Belgium reminds US ambassador of diplomatic ‘limits’ after antisemitism claim
17.02.2026

Belgium reminds US ambassador of diplomatic ‘limits’ after antisemitism claim

'Personal attacks on member of Belgian government and any interference in Belgium’s internal affairs are contrary to these basic diplomatic rules,' says Foreign Ministry