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Germans should work more – Merz
The chancellor, who has increasingly been channeling public funds into the country’s militarization, has criticized his compatriots’ labor ethic
Jan 16, 2026 14:44
Trump’s Iceland envoy pick apologizes for ‘52nd state’ joke
Billy Long has said “no offense” was intended in his remark, which came amid the US president’s threats to seize Greenland
Jan 16, 2026 13:45
Trump announces ‘phase two’ of Gaza plan
Hamas will have to honor its commitments “the easy way, or the hard way,” the US leader has warned
Jan 16, 2026 13:31
Sweden says Trump inflating foreign threat to Greenland
The US president maintains Russia or China would take over the Danish autonomous island unless it becomes American territory
Jan 16, 2026 12:28
US seizes another foreign-flagged oil tanker
A crude carrier named Veronica is the latest vessel operating in defiance of US sanctions in the Caribbean, according to military officials
Jan 15, 2026 20:35
US hits Iran with fresh sanctions
President Donald Trump has ratcheted up economic pressure on Tehran but appears to be wavering on military action
Jan 15, 2026 19:49
RFK Jr. surprised Trump still ‘alive’
The US president is “pumping himself with poison all day long” by eating fast food and drinking soda, the health secretary has said
Jan 15, 2026 19:13
Trump wants ‘definitive’ action against Iran – media
The US president is reportedly hesitant to strike Iran over fears the country’s government would not be toppled
Jan 15, 2026 18:49
Germany made a ‘strategic mistake’ – Merz
The decision to phase out nuclear power generation, a move that drove energy prices higher, was deeply misguided, the chancellor has said
Jan 15, 2026 18:34
Abduction of Maduro an act of war – Venezuelan attorney general (VIDEO) Exclusive
The kidnapping of the president and his wife violates the UN Charter and international law, Tarek William Saab has told RT
Jan 15, 2026 17:56
EU’s Kallas says it’s time for booze – Politico
The foreign policy chief reportedly joked about hitting the bottle over world crises as she herself faces calls to step down
Jan 15, 2026 16:37
UK to list 65-year-olds as reservists amid Russia threat claims – Telegraph
British officials have claimed the country could be dragged into a full-scale conflict with Moscow
Jan 15, 2026 15:07
Dutch Starmer critic barred from UK
The ban came three days after Eva Vlaar, who has over 2 million followers on social media, accused the British PM of neglecting migrant crime
Jan 15, 2026 13:28
ISS crew touches down after mystery medical evacuation
This marks the first time a mission has returned ahead of schedule for medical reasons in the station’s 25-year history
Jan 15, 2026 13:05
US lawmakers fail in Senate to curb Trump’s war powers
Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote to block a resolution that would have limited the president’s options to act against Venezuela
Jan 15, 2026 11:48
Colombia’s Petro reveals date for ‘decisive’ Trump talks
The US president has repeatedly warned that the Latin American country’s leader should “watch his ass”
Jan 15, 2026 10:20
Estimated US price tag for Greenland revealed
President Donald Trump insists America must take control of the Arctic island for national security
Jan 15, 2026 09:02
Trump blames Zelensky for stalling peace talks
The US president believes his Russian counterpart is ready to make a deal, unlike the Ukrainian leader
Jan 15, 2026 04:32
Brussels reveals new plan to steal Russian assets
The EU intends to tap the frozen reserves if Kiev fails to repay a new €90 billion loan
Jan 15, 2026 01:59
Trump unveils details of first call with Venezuela’s interim leader
The US president has promised a “spectacular” partnership on oil and national security
Jan 14, 2026 23:36
Denmark admits to ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
Copenhagen insists that Washington must respect its NATO ally’s “red lines”
Jan 14, 2026 22:46
US attack on Iran imminent – Reuters
President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to launch military strikes against the country amid ongoing mass protests there
Jan 14, 2026 21:06
Von der Leyen vows to turn EU into ‘military powerhouse’ – media
Member states have increased defense budgets, citing an alleged Russia threat, which Moscow dismisses as ‘nonsense’
Jan 14, 2026 20:09
Denmark to deploy more troops to Greenland – media
Servicemen from other EU nations are expected to join the Danish forces
Jan 14, 2026 19:09

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