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European Commission president says it’s ‘high time’ to step up investment in Arctic security

European Commission president says it’s ‘high time’ to step up investment in Arctic security

'I believe we should use our defense spending surge on Arctic-ready equipment, a European Ice Breaker, for instance,' says Ursula von der Leyen

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Climate activists intercepted before paint protest at Chancellor Merz's plane
22.01.2026

Climate activists intercepted before paint protest at Chancellor Merz's plane

3 activists arrested at airfield housing Merz's private plane while attempting bold climate demonstration

Death toll in Spain high-speed train crash rises to 45
22.01.2026

Death toll in Spain high-speed train crash rises to 45

2 more bodies found 4 days after deadly collision

French navy has boarded Russian-linked oil tanker in Mediterranean: Macron
22.01.2026

French navy has boarded Russian-linked oil tanker in Mediterranean: Macron

'A judicial investigation has been opened. The vessel has been diverted,' says French president

German police arrest suspect in far-right terror raid
22.01.2026

German police arrest suspect in far-right terror raid

Authorities target group that allegedly planned coup; special forces searched 11 locations across several regions in Saxony

Germany expels Russian embassy official over espionage allegations
22.01.2026

Germany expels Russian embassy official over espionage allegations

Berlin summons Russian ambassador after arresting a German-Ukrainian woman for allegedly gathering sensitive information for Russian intelligence officer