The 27 member states of the European Union formally adopted the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the EU on Monday.

27 EU nations slam door on Russian gas

27 member states of the EU agree to "phase out" Russian gas, LNG imports

France pass bill banning under-15s from social media

National Assembly passes bill in an overnight session from Monday to Tuesday

The bill banning social media for under-15 children passed by France's National Assembly it will now go to the Senate ahead of becoming law.

UK-deported criminals spark chaos at Mumbai terminal

Trio wanted in major crime crackdown turned violent after being sent back from Manchester

The trio — Navindren Raj Cumarason, Sridharan Subramanian and Pratifkumar Selvaraj — are alleged members of a feared criminal syndicate targeted in a major Malaysian police crackdown known as “Ops Jack Sparrow.”

Russia: Talks with US, Ukraine in UAE were constructive

US security agreement for Ukraine is 100% ready to be signed: Zelensky

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner talk to each other prior to a meeting with Russia's President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

France to vote on social media ban for children

Legislation also provides for a ban on mobile phones in high schools

As social media has grown around the world, so has concern that too much screen time is arresting child development and contributing to declining mental health in minors.

Ex-OPEC president's corruption trial to begin in London

Trial of Nigerian ex-oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke set to begin in London

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke leaves Southwark Crown Court in London on January 19, 2026, after the end of the first day of her corruption trial. She appeared for preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, ahead of the trial, which is expected to last 10 to 12 weeks.

UK plans to create British FBI to tackle fraud, terror

Force to tackle complex investigations such as counterterrorism, fraud, abuse, gangs

FILE - Police officers patrol the King's Cross train station, in London, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

India, EU seek closer ties with 'mother of all deals'

Deal could reshape global trade amid US tariffs and China pressure

India PM with Modi with EU President Ursula von der Leyen.

Air France resumes flights to Dubai after brief halt

Flights paused amid Iran tensions; KLM also alters Middle East routes

The airline says safety is priority as regional situation evolves.

Russia demands Donbas region ahead of Abu Dhabi talks

Zelensky says territory remains key issue and would be on the agenda for the talks

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin welcomes US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

Meeting between Putin, US envoy Witkoff on Ukraine ends

Ending Russia’s war in Ukraine impossible without resolving territorial disputes: Kremlin

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff shake hands during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

US negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talks

Kyiv announces it had agreed on post-war security guarantees with Washington

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with US special envoy Steve Witkoff for Ukraine talks.

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