US officials on Wednesday downplayed a White House announcement that Washington was pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine, after the war-battered country was caught off-guard and appealed for clarity.

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 12, hit passenger train

Russian forces hit energy infrastructure, millions without power

Spain: 500k migrants to get legal status

Madrid seeks to regularise illegal migrants, in a break from dominant rhetoric in Europe

Youngsters stand in San Antonio district in Torre Pacheco, southeastern Spain, on July 15, 2025 as a rally has been called by far-right groups following four days of anti-migrant unrest.

EU, India agree ‘mother of all’ trade deals

EU chiefs, Prime Minister Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges

India and the European Union announced Tuesday a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people. “A mother of all deals,” PM Modi said Tuesday in New Delhi, where he met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

27 EU nations slam door on Russian gas

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

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.

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.

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