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Russia Warns Europe of Nuclear Punishment, Expels UK Diplomat in Escalating Crisis

Russia warns nuclear punishment for Europe — UK and Germany in particular — and expels British diplomat, escalating the continental crisis amid rising Ukraine war tensions.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Sends Missile-Armed Destroyers To Middle East Following Iran Execution Plans

Trump orders USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to Persian Gulf as Iran pauses executions of detained protesters following military threats and Operation Midnight Hammer precedent.

International Business Times UK

Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hits back after Trump blames him for holding up peace talks

Putin's relentless attacks show Russia is not interested in peace, Zelensky says

The Independent UK

The Making of an Autocrat: podcast out now

We used to have a pretty clear idea of what an autocrat was. History is full of examples: Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, along with Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Viktor Orban today. The list goes on.

The Conversation

GOP hawks show contrast with Trump on European allies

Remarks form the latest rebuttal from mainstream GOP hawks to Trump’s distancing of America from its traditional NATO allies.

Roll Call

Bulletin world briefing: Dozens die in Thailand train accident and Ukrainians avoid army call-up

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Two million Ukrainian citizens wanted for evading army call-up. Dozens killed in Thailand after huge crane falls onto moving train. How Iran’s currency crashed and why things are unlikely to improve. Poland’s president says only Trump can stop…

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Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home on Jan. 14, 2026, was a rare and intimidating move by an administration focused on repressing criticism and dissent.

The Conversation

Where are the shadow fleet oil tankers? Vessel seized by US spotted off Scottish coast

Sanctioned oil is transported through international waters using vessels carrying fake flags

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Sparks Health Concerns After 'Zombie' Outburst During Detroit Economic Speech

Donald Trump's alarming 'zombie-like' outburst during a Detroit speech reignites health concerns whilst he simultaneously threatens Iran with 'very strong action' over mass executions of demonstrators.

International Business Times UK

Cyprus sceptical of reopening direct talks with Putin as peace talks progress

The idea of reopening direct channels of communication with Russia has been backed by France and Italy, but Cyprus says it prefers to stick to the "long-standing position" of diplomatic isolation.

Euronews

Whether or not US acquires Greenland, the island will be at the centre of a massive military build-up in the Arctic

Donald Trump is clearly in a hurry to dominate the political narrative in his second term of office. He began 2026 with strikes in Syria against Islamic State groups, the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, threats to intervene in Iran and the declaration that the US would take control…

The Conversation

Developer of New York offshore wind farm is asking a federal judge to spare it from Trump

A federal judge is expected to consider whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York

The Independent UK

Only Trump can stop Putin from threatening Europe, says Polish president

Russian drone incursions into Poland’s airspace triggered a Nato response last year

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Europe must now tell Trump that enough is enough – and cut all ties with the US

How do you retain a space of democracy in a world that is reverting to violent conquest? By building a protective moat of federalism around it, says Paris-based Guardian writer Alexander Hurst

Euronews

Kallas visits Berlin for talks with Pistorius on Ukraine, the Arctic and defending Europe

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held talks in Berlin with German defence minister Boris Pistorius as challenges to the future of European and global security continue to mount.

The Independent UK

Russian shadow fleet ships could be seized by British forces

Development comes after the UK supported a US operation to seize a Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic

Euronews

Europe Today: Vestager says Trump's Greenland ambitions represent 'existential threat' for NATO

Also in this newsletter: how the EU is ramping up diplomatic pressure on Iran, why Brussels has frozen Hungarian files ahead of April's ballot, and how an appeal kicking off in Paris today could shape France's political future.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Multiple oil tankers struck off Russian coast in attack while unloading

It came after Russia launched its heaviest air attack of 2026, killing four in strikes targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv

The Guardian - UK

Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue

Delhi is world’s second largest purchaser of Russian crude, which is now cheaper than oil from Middle East

The Independent UK

UK and US condemn Russia’s Oreshnik ballistic missile strike on Ukraine: ‘Dangerous escalation of war’

Acting British ambassador James Kariuki says Putin ‘claims to want peace and yet his actions tell a different story’

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Needs Melania More Than Ever Amid Growing Dementia Fears

Donald Trump is reportedly relying heavily on Melania amid growing dementia fears, following erratic behaviour during meetings with oil executives and visible physical struggles at events.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Trump considering ‘strong options’ on Iran and Putin ally in hospital

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today Trump considering ‘very strong options’ over protest crackdown in Iran Chechen warlord and Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov hospitalised with kidney failure Tourists left stranded in -39C temperatures as Lapland cancels all flights UK ‘considering’ sending troops to Greenland…

International Business Times UK

Putin Ally Erupts Over Alleged CIA Strike, Vows to 'Kill More' in Ukraine as WWIII Fears Escalate

Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov rages over an alleged CIA-backed drone strike on Putin's residence, vowing to 'kill more people' in Ukraine amid escalating threats.

Euronews

Brussels says door open to direct talks with Putin 'at some point' but 'we're not there yet'

The European Commission's statement on Monday comes days after France's Emmanuel Macron and Italy's Giorgia Meloni backed reopening dialogue with Moscow.

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