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Belgian defense chief calls for NATO initiative in Arctic

Belgian defense chief calls for NATO initiative in Arctic

'This would clearly show Russia and China that Greenland is part of NATO,' says Theo Francken

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Parisians protest US military operation in Venezuela
10.01.2026

Parisians protest US military operation in Venezuela

Hundreds of demonstrators gather at Bastille Square following calls from various political parties, voicing opposition to US move

Hundreds rally in Stockholm to protest US policy in Venezuela, Israeli attacks on Gaza
10.01.2026

Hundreds rally in Stockholm to protest US policy in Venezuela, Israeli attacks on Gaza

Demonstrators urge Israel to stop military operations in Gaza, call on US to release President Maduro and his wife

Finland's withdrawal from anti-personnel landmine treaty takes effect
10.01.2026

Finland's withdrawal from anti-personnel landmine treaty takes effect

Leaving Ottawa Convention allows Finland to reintroduce anti-personnel landmines into its military toolkit

UK braces for icy conditions after storm
10.01.2026

UK braces for icy conditions after storm

Yellow warning for snow and ice will be in force for large parts of Scotland, England and Northern Ireland

1 in 5 people in Germany considering leaving the country, study finds
10.01.2026

1 in 5 people in Germany considering leaving the country, study finds

Most frequently cited reason for considering leaving across all groups is desire for 'higher quality of life'