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Mixed Global Response to Trump’s Proposed Board of Peace

A proposed U.S.-led “Board of Peace” promoted by President Donald Trump is drawing mixed reactions internationally, with some governments embracing the initiative while others raise legal, political, and governance concerns.…

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Greenland turmoil is eclipsing Ukraine at Davos

As a real war rages on Europe’s eastern edge, the continent’s leaders are distracted by a phony one on its western flank. With European leaders scrambling here at Davos to…

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World order ‘in midst of rupture,’ Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned of global fissures beyond US threats to Greenland. "We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false, that the strongest…

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Europol breaks up Europe-wide drugs network based in Poland running 20 illegal labs

European investigators uncovered an international synthetic drugs network run from Poland and have seized more than 9.3 tonnes of narcotics and arrested over 100 suspects, Polish prosecutors said on Wednesday.…

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US troops could disobey questionable orders, Catholic archbishop says

The Catholic archbishop overseeing the church's work with members of the U.S. military said it would be "morally acceptable" for troops to disobey orders that went against their consciences. Archbishop…

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Italy Delays New Security Law as Disputes Focus on Knives and Youth Crime

Italy’s government is taking more time to finalise a new national security decree, as internal disagreements persist over how tough the measures should be, particularly on knife crime and offences…

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Severe Storms Continue to Batter Southern Italy, With Sicily Under Sustained Pressure

Southern Italy is continuing to be battered by a powerful winter storm system, with Sicily facing the most severe and prolonged impact. The island remains under a red weather alert,…

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Trump Presses Greenland Claim as NATO Unity Strains Ahead of Davos Talks

Donald Trump is set to address European leaders in Switzerland as he continues to escalate his campaign to bring Greenland under US control, refusing once again to rule out the…

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India to withdraw diplomats’ families from Bangladesh

India will withdraw its diplomats' families and dependents from Bangladesh in the face of security threats as tension rises ahead of a February 12 general election, an Indian official said…

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Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 21 January 2026

Morning Briefing Storm Harry Forces Flight Diversions at Malta Airport Gale-force winds brought by Storm Harry disrupted air travel to Malta, forcing several flights to divert and others to abort…

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A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints

President Donald Trump on Tuesday will mark his first year back in the White House after a shock-and-awe policy blitz that has expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with…

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Strongest Solar Radiation Storm Since 2003 Triggers Global Monitoring

The Sun has released its most powerful solar radiation storm in more than 20 years, prompting global monitoring efforts as charged particles move toward Earth and raise the prospect of…

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Greenland not ‘natural part’ of Denmark, Russia says

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Greenland was not “a natural part” of Denmark in comments that could further fuel the increasingly contentious debate about the territory’s future. At…

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UPDATED: Trump says ‘no going back’ on Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed there was "no going back" on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and rounding…

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Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks

Dozens of beaches along Australia's east coast, including in Sydney, closed on Tuesday after four shark attacks in two days, as heavy rains left waters murky and more likely to…

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Sheinbaum reassures Mexico after US military movements spark concern

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quelled concerns about two recent movements of the U.S. military in the vicinity of Mexico that have the country on edge since the attack on Venezuela.…

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Moldova proceeds with withdrawal from Russia-led CIS group

Moldova is proceeding with the necessary formalities to complete its withdrawal from the Russia-led Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) that emerged from the collapse of the Soviet Union, Foreign Minister…

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Trump’s Greenland threats steal the spotlight in Davos

If Donald Trump had wanted to throw a hand grenade into the World Economic Forum, he couldn’t have picked a better way to do it than to threaten NATO allies…

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UK mulls Australia-style ban on social media for children

Britain is considering a range of measures to better protect children online, including an Australian-style ban on social media for those below a certain age and tougher guidance for use…

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Bulgarian President Radev resigns

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said on Monday he will resign, fuelling speculation that he will form his own political party to run in upcoming parliamentary elections after the previous government…

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Mass breakout of ISIS fighters from prision in Syria

Syria's Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that about 120 Islamic State detainees escaped from Shaddadi prison, after the Kurdish website Rudaw reported that a spokesperson for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic…

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Oil buoyed by weaker dollar while investors eye Greenland developments

Oil prices edged up on Tuesday, ‌bolstered by a weaker dollar, while markets watched President Donald Trump's threats of higher U.S. tariffs on European nations over his desire to buy…

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UPDATED: Hundreds Evacuated, Schools Closed Across Sicily as Civil Protection Activates Crisis Measures

Sicily’s regional Civil Protection authority has urged mayors to issue evacuation orders across several high-risk areas, leading to the displacement of around 190 people as severe weather conditions intensify. In…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 20 January 2026

Morning Briefing Storm Harry Hit Malta as Gale-Force Winds Prompt Major WarningsStorm Harry battered Malta on Monday, with massive waves hitting coastal areas and strong winds toppling trees and disrupting…

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Medical Experts Warn Technology Is Damaging Children’s and Young People’s Health

Doctors and medical experts have warned of the growing evidence of "health harms" from tech and devices on children and young people in the UK. The Academy of Medical Royal…

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Europe Pushes for Diplomacy as Greenland Dispute Threatens Trade Fallout

European leaders moved to cool tensions on Monday as a dispute involving Greenland and U.S. tariff threats risked escalating into a broader transatlantic trade conflict, with multiple EU institutions stressing…

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UK Starmer calls for ‘calm discussion’ to avert trade war with US over Greenland

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Monday for calm discussion to avert a possible trade war with the United States over Greenland, appealing to President Donald Trump to respect…

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UPDATED: Storm Harry to Bring Heavy Rain and High Winds Across Mediterranean

A deep low-pressure system moving through the Mediterranean is expected to bring severe weather to large parts of southern Europe early this week, while eastern regions of the continent brace…

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Trump tells Norway he no longer feels obligation to think only of peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has told Norway's prime minister in a letter that he no longer feels obligated "to think purely of Peace" because he had not been awarded the…

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Socialist, far-right candidate head for Portugal’s presidential runoff

Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro came out on top in the first round of Portugal's presidential election on Sunday, followed by the far-right leader Andre Ventura, and the two will…

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UPDATED: Fatal high-speed train crash in Spain

A high-speed train derailed and smashed into another oncoming train in southern Spain on Sunday, pushing the second train off the tracks and down an embankment in a collision that…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 January 2026

Morning Briefing Authorities probe alleged betting by national waterpolo players Multiple authorities have opened investigations into Malta’s national water polo team following allegations that players may have bet on their…

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Populists eye Presidency in Portugal according to exit polls

According to the first exit polls, André Ventura, leader of the populist Chega party, could be in second place with 20-24% of the vote. He trails behind the centre-left candidate…

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Malta News Briefing – Sunday 18 January 2026

Aidan wins Malta Eurovision Song Contest Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday evening. He will represent Malta at the annual festival in Vienna, Austria, in May. Aidan won…

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Portugal presidential race wide open with far-right just ahead, rare runoff vote is likely

Portugal's presidential election on Sunday is all but guaranteed to require a runoff vote for the first time in 40 years amid growing political fragmentation, and the race for a…

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EU Leaders Unite Against Trump’s Tariff Threats

European leaders have pledged to maintain unity in response to an unprecedented development: President Trump has threatened new tariffs unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland to the United States. This…

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Trump threatens EU with new tariffs to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump announced that the US will implement new tariffs on several European countries. This will happen unless an agreement is reached for the acquisition of Greenland. The announcement…

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Malta News Briefing – Saturday 17 January 2026

Morning Briefing PM says fiscal deficit to fall below EU threshold ahead of schedule Prime Minister Robert Abela has said Malta’s fiscal deficit is expected to fall below the EU’s…

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Putin talks to Netanyahu and Iran’s Pezeshkian, says Russia is willing to mediate

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Iran in separate calls on Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and said that Moscow was…

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U.S. moves aircraft carrier, missile defenses toward Middle East amid Iran tensions

The United States is moving at least one aircraft carrier and additional military assets toward the Middle East as tensions with Iran intensify, according to U.S. officials cited by American…

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Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatining to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota after days of angry protests over a surge in immigration agents on the…

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Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists

Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its troops after its two-year assault on Gaza, precipitated by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack…

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Italy’s privacy watchdog, scourge of US big tech, hit by corruption probe

Italian finance police searched the headquarters of the country's data protection agency on Thursday as part of an investigation into possible corruption and embezzlement, a judicial source said. Rome prosecutors…

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Britain’s surging Reform party draws big-name defector Jenrick

Britain's former Conservative Party leadership candidate Robert Jenrick became the biggest-name defector to Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK on Thursday, saying the nation was broken and its two mainstream political…

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Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his…

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US tells UN all options on table, Iran warns it will respond to any aggression

The United States stands by the “brave people of Iran,” and President Donald Trump "has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter," U.S. Ambassador…

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Malta News Briefing – Friday 16 January 2026

Morning Briefing President urges diplomats to stand firm on peace and international law President Myriam Spiteri Debono has called on diplomats to intensify efforts towards peace and to uphold international…

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US suspends immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries

The United States said it is suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump's latest move against foreigners seeking to come to America. The United States…

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US pressing Mexico to allow US forces to fight cartels

The United States is intensifying pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. military forces to conduct joint operations to dismantle fentanyl labs inside the country, the New York Times reported on…

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European military heads to Greenland as Trump’s ambitions for island remain undeterred

Military personnel from France and Germany headed to Greenland on Thursday as Denmark and its allies prepared for exercises to try to assure U.S. President Donald Trump over its security…

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Turkey to deploy jets to Estonia, Romania under NATO air policing missions

Turkey plans to deploy fighter jets to Estonia and Romania as part of NATO's enhanced air policing missions, the defence ministry said on Thursday. Turkey plans to conduct a four-month…

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Astronauts return to Earth after first ever medical evacuation from space station

A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station (ISS) carrying four astronauts on Wednesday, in an emergency return flight due to the ailing health of a crew member. This is…

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Trump Shrugs Off Critics, Signals Go-It-Alone Approach in Reuters Interview

Reuters sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump for an interview in the Oval Office on Wednesday. Here are some takeaways from the 30-minute exchange: TRUMP’S DOING IT HIS WAY…

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Rome Slows Traffic in Historic Centre as 30 km/h Limit Takes Effect

Rome is easing off the accelerator. From now on, vehicles travelling through the historic centre will not be allowed to exceed 30 kilometres per hour. The Mayor of the capital,…

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Iran reopens airspace after temporary closure forced flights to reroute

Iran reopened its airspace after a near-five-hour closure amid concerns about possible military action between the U.S. and Iran that forced airlines to cancel, reroute or delay some flights. Iran…

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US launches phase two of plan to end Gaza conflict, including creation of transitional authority

Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has announced the launch of phase two of the plan to end the conflict in Gaza. It includes disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged territory…

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Majority of voters oppose US strike on Iran, say Trump has gone too far abroad

Two new polls released Wednesday show that most voters do not want the U.S. to take military action against Iran and think President Donald Trump is overstepping abroad. A Quinnipiac…

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