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UK premier, NATO chief discuss progress on Arctic security

UK premier, NATO chief discuss progress on Arctic security

Starmer, Rutte agree it's vital NATO allies continue to work together to step up security cooperation in region

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Benin ruling parties sweep all seats in provisional legislative results
19.01.2026

Benin ruling parties sweep all seats in provisional legislative results

Only Progressive Union for Renewal, Republican Bloc meet electoral threshold, set to share all 109 seats, Electoral commission says as turnout sits below 37%, opposition shut out of parliament

Putin urges diplomatic push on Iran, Middle East in calls with Iranian counterpart, Israeli premier
16.01.2026

Putin urges diplomatic push on Iran, Middle East in calls with Iranian counterpart, Israeli premier

In phone call with Netanyahu, Russian president confirms Moscow's readiness to continue undertaking mediation efforts, promote dialogue, says Kremlin

German parliament bars AfD party staffers over security concerns
15.01.2026

German parliament bars AfD party staffers over security concerns

Bundestag denies access to far-right party employees linked to extremism and alleged Russian ties, according to reports

Russia expels British diplomat accused of ties with intelligence services
15.01.2026

Russia expels British diplomat accused of ties with intelligence services

Foreign Ministry says deputy head of British diplomatic mission to Russia was informed about decision to expel embassy employee

France welcomes transition to phase 2 of Trump's Gaza plan
15.01.2026

France welcomes transition to phase 2 of Trump's Gaza plan

Paris says move should pave the way from ceasefire to 'lasting peace,' urges all parties to honor commitments and avoid steps that could derail process