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Poland activates air defenses amid Russian strikes on Ukraine
The Polish Army said early Thursday that it activated military aircraft and placed ground-based air defense systems on heightened readiness after Russian long-range aviation activity targeted neighboring Ukraine, describing the measures as preventive steps to secure threatened border regions.
20 August 2026
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EU slams US sanctions on International Criminal Court officials
European Union leaders on Wednesday condemned Washington's decision to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, warning that such measures threaten judicial independence and undermine the global fight against impunity.
20 August 2026
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Germany's Merz condemns Israeli minister's call for daily Gaza killings
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has strongly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his call to kill dozens of Palestinians in Gaza nightly, with Berlin announcing that EU foreign ministers will discuss sanctions against extremist politicians at an upcoming meeting.
19 August 2026
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Germany urges Israel to halt E1 settlement expansion
The German Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned Israel's tender for over 1,000 settlement units in the E1 project, warning that the expansion breaches international law and would divide the West Bank while severing it from East Jerusalem, thereby endangering the two-state solution.
19 August 2026
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ICC slams new US sanctions as 'flagrant attack' on justice
The International Criminal Court has strongly condemned fresh US sanctions targeting its president, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. The Hague-based court described the measures as an assault on judicial independence, warning that such actions undermine the rule of law and threaten the international legal order.
19 August 2026
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France to expel Iranian diplomats over 'deliberate assault' on envoys
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Tuesday that Paris would expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days in response to a "deliberate assault" on French embassy personnel in Tehran last month, vowing consequences for the "intolerable act" that has drawn strong condemnation from Brussels and the European Union.
18 August 2026
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Lithuania rules out ICC withdrawal despite US pressure
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said his country has no intention of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court despite pressure from Washington, stressing that leaving the Hague-based tribunal would be impossible to justify given Vilnius's previous support for the arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
18 August 2026
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Erdoğan congratulates new UK PM Burnham, vows deeper ties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham by telephone on Monday to congratulate him on his new post, vowing that Ankara and London would elevate their relationship to new heights while advancing defense industry collaboration and trade targets, according to the Turkish Communications Directorate.
18 August 2026
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Germany's SPD demands constitutional change for climate funding
Germany's Social Democratic Party ministers on Monday formally demanded a constitutional amendment to enable federal financing of climate adaptation projects, warning that current legal barriers prevent comprehensive nationwide responses to worsening heat waves, droughts and wildfires threatening public health and critical infrastructure across the country.
17 August 2026
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Aliyev meets former Ukrainian President Yushchenko in Baku
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in Baku on Monday to review more than two decades of cooperation and discuss future prospects for bilateral relations, with the two leaders exchanging views on strengthening ties between their countries, according to a social media post.
17 August 2026
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Russia says West plotting to frame Moscow for arming Latin cartels
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said on Monday that Western intelligence agencies are preparing to accuse Moscow of illegally supplying weapons to drug cartels in Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico, claiming that Russian arms captured in Ukraine are being planted to fabricate evidence.
17 August 2026
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Poland says power grid resilient despite record drought
Energy Minister Milosz Motyka said Poland’s diversified electricity system is prepared for extreme temperatures despite record-low water levels affecting major rivers, as the national grid operator insists adequate reserve capacity remains available to meet demand.
17 August 2026
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Swiss cities seek federal backing for heat wave adaptation
The Swiss Cities Association called for a coordinated national strategy to adapt urban centers to climate change and extreme heat, warning that municipalities cannot tackle rising temperatures without structured funding and stronger federal-cantonal coordination.
17 August 2026
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EU foreign policy chief plans major expansion of Russia sanctions
Kaja Kallas told German newspaper Welt that the proposed measures would increase sanctioned Russian entities by one-third once adopted, while warning that Moscow's hybrid threats and recent airspace violations against NATO members demand a firm transatlantic response.
17 August 2026
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Türkiye joins NATO air defense drills in Romania
Türkiye's National Defense Ministry said Turkish fighter jets and support aircraft joined a NATO integrated air and missile defense activity in Romanian airspace, conducting the alliance's first low-speed interception training exercise of its kind.
17 August 2026
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France investigates tax platform breach affecting 678,000 users
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched a criminal investigation into a sophisticated cyberattack on France's tax administration platform that exposed the personal and financial records of 678,000 individual and business users, with authorities warning affected taxpayers to expect contact regarding potential identity theft risks beginning next week.
16 August 2026
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Colombia quake death toll rises to 294: UNGRD
Colombia's National Unit for Disaster Risk Management announced Saturday that the death toll from the devastating earthquake has climbed to 294, while emergency crews continue round-the-clock operations to locate 320 people who remain missing in the affected regions.
16 August 2026
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German airline resumes Berlin-Damascus flights after 14 years
German carrier Sundair operated the first direct flight from Berlin to Damascus in nearly 14 years on Saturday, marking the resumption of air links between Germany and Syria as Damascus moves to expand its international aviation network and reconnect with Europe following years of isolation.
16 August 2026
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Europe steps up Ukraine aid but US arms remain vital
European donors have significantly increased military aid to Ukraine, driven largely by an €11 billion loan facility. However, a new report reveals that Europe remains heavily dependent on US weapons systems, with 30% of its defense procurement for Kyiv sourced from American companies.
14 August 2026
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