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Zelenskyy says Qatar embassy damaged in Kyiv attack, urges US reaction

Zelenskyy says Qatar embassy damaged in Kyiv attack, urges US reaction

Ukrainian president says Doha's diplomatic mission, which mediates prisoner swaps, hit by drone attack that killed 4

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EU Council, Commission chiefs to make landmark visit to Syrian capital on Friday
08.01.2026

EU Council, Commission chiefs to make landmark visit to Syrian capital on Friday

Visit by Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen marks 1st trip by top EU leaders to Syria since Assad’s fall

Scottish leader says he was not informed of US using Scottish airport to seize oil tanker
08.01.2026

Scottish leader says he was not informed of US using Scottish airport to seize oil tanker

John Swinney says he agreed with enforcement of sanctions but adds his government must be 'fully sighted' on interventions around Scotland’s waters

HRW says protest crackdowns undermine democracy in UK
08.01.2026

HRW says protest crackdowns undermine democracy in UK

Rights group urges UK government to repeal or amend 'draconian Laws,' and strengthen legal right to protest

Musk-owned AI used to create child abuse images, UK watchdog says
08.01.2026

Musk-owned AI used to create child abuse images, UK watchdog says

Internet Watch Foundation warns Grok imagery meets legal definition of child sexual abuse material, prompting scrutiny from global authorities

Moscow says US seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker ‘violates’ int’l maritime law
08.01.2026

Moscow says US seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker ‘violates’ int’l maritime law

Foreign Ministry urges US 'to immediately cease its illegal actions against Marinera, other vessels engaged in legitimate activities'