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1. Latvia reports damage to cables in the Baltic Sea
A submarine fiber optic cable belonging to a private company has been damaged off the coast of Latvia, near Liepaja. Prime Minister Evika Silina confirmed the incident, marking another disruption in the region’s communication infrastructure.
2. Danish PM urges US to stop “threatening” to take control of Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called on the United States to cease its “threatening” rhetoric regarding Greenland. This statement follows President Trump’s assertion that the US ‘absolutely’ needs the territory for national security, raising concerns over US intentions in the autonomous region.
3. German Federal Intelligence Service is said to have wiretapped Barack Obama
Reports indicate that the German Federal Intelligence Service, or BND, wiretapped former US President Barack Obama during his time in office. Journalist Holger Stark revealed this information in a podcast, suggesting significant implications for US-German relations.
4. Thousands stranded across Europe as air space disrupted
A communications failure has led to the closure of Greece’s airspace, stranding thousands of passengers across Europe. Authorities are investigating the cause of the disruption, which resulted in widespread flight cancellations and delays.
5. Asylum numbers are falling sharply in Germany
Germany has seen a significant decline in asylum applications, with initial requests dropping to 113,236 in 2025, compared to 229,751 the previous year. This trend marks a continued decrease from 2023, when applications reached 329,120.
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6. Britain and France have successfully targeted an Islamic State arms bunker in Syria, according to the U.K. defense ministry. The joint operation involved Royal Air Force Typhoon jets and French aircraft, striking a location near Palmyra known for its underground cache.
7. Following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. authorities, reactions in Venezuela are mixed. While many Venezuelans abroad celebrate the event, those within the country remain cautious, as the regime continues to hold power despite the president’s capture.
8. President Donald Trump has hinted at the use of U.S. cyberattacks to disrupt power in Caracas during military operations that led to Maduro’s arrest. This assertion suggests a significant escalation in the use of cyber capabilities in international conflicts.
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In Berlin, tens of thousands of residents are currently facing a power outage, believed to be a result of sabotage. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has left many households in the southwest without electricity.
Meanwhile, in international news, US President Donald Trump has declared that Washington will “run” Venezuela following a military operation that led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Trump emphasized the need for a safe and proper transition of power in the country.
Turning to the weather, Madrid is experiencing chilly conditions with temperatures around 5 degrees Celsius, while London is even colder, reaching highs of just 2 degrees. In Brussels and Paris, expect bitterly cold weather with mixed precipitation, while Stockholm and Riga are also facing freezing temperatures and light snow showers.
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