Italian politicians on Tuesday voiced outrage over the news that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security at the Winter Olympics in Milan in February. US anger over the killing of two citizens in Minneapolis has spread worldwide, prompting Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala to describe ICE as a “militia that kills”, adding […]
Continue ReadingAs European nations race to build their militaries, Poland has already bolstered its capabilities — but it prepared for conventional war, not hybrid threats like drones.
Continue ReadingThe European Union and India concluded a free-trade agreement after nearly two decades of negotiations, as both sides seek to deepen economic ties and offset the impact of Washington’s tariff policies. The deal will reduce tariffs on Irish whiskey and certain food exports. “We have concluded the mother of all deals,” European Commission president Ursula […]
Continue ReadingAn investigator boards a narco submarine off the Spanish coast.Image: EPA EFE January 27, 2026, 11:12 amJanuary 27, 2026, 11:12 am According to a Europol report, cocaine is being trafficked into Europe using new routes and with almost perfect camouflage. The international drug gangs have switched to new methods. This emerges from a report by […]
Continue ReadingVW, BMW and Mercedes have a market share of 39.9 percent in Europe.Image: keystone January 27, 2026, 11:10January 27, 2026, 11:15 am German car manufacturers more than defended their market shares in Europe last year. Together, the VW, BMW and Mercedes companies had a market share of 39.9 percent, according to figures from the European […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 01/27/2026 – 10:40 GMT+1 The European Commission said it is scrutinizing Hungary’s request for €17.4 billion under the European Union’s Security Action For Europe (SAFE) program due to the country’s poor record on public procurement transparency and conflicts of interest, with MEPs warning that the money could be diverted for the political benefit […]
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Continue ReadingPresident Trump said he would raise import levies for American buyers of South Korean cars, lumber, pharmaceuticals and other items, despite a deal reached in July.
Continue ReadingTechnology giant Meta is set to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp users in the coming months in its latest experiment with paid services. The new offerings would give access to features including expanded artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Under the plan, access to the platforms’ core services would remain free to use. The […]
Continue ReadingThe report also highlighted a plan by Russia to build a drone production plant in neighboring Belarus with a capacity of up to 100,000 drones a year. Drone warfare played a major role in helping Ukrainian forces repel Russia’s invasion in February 2022. Since late 2024, however, the drone war has shifted in Russia’s favor, […]
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