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Finnish president rules out ‘peacetime’ nuclear weapons as law debate grows

Finnish president rules out ‘peacetime’ nuclear weapons as law debate grows

Stubb says Finland is considering lifting a 1987 nuclear weapons ban to align legislation with its NATO membership

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Most Brits oppose US using UK military bases for attacks on Iran: Poll
13.03.2026

Most Brits oppose US using UK military bases for attacks on Iran: Poll

49% oppose UK's decision to allow Washington to use British airbases, according to YouGov survey

Humanitarian needs rising 'faster than response' amid escalating Lebanon conflict: UN migration agency
13.03.2026

Humanitarian needs rising 'faster than response' amid escalating Lebanon conflict: UN migration agency

IOM launches $19M flash appeal as airstrikes hit displaced families, hospitals strain, thousands of pregnant women face dangerous conditions

EU Council chief says US move on Russian oil sanctions 'concerning' for European security
13.03.2026

EU Council chief says US move on Russian oil sanctions 'concerning' for European security

Antonio Costa stresses maintaining economic pressure on Russia is 'decisive' to push Moscow toward negotiations

Hungary urges EU to suspend sanctions on Russian oil after US move
13.03.2026

Hungary urges EU to suspend sanctions on Russian oil after US move

'Europe, however, will not see these benefits, as Russian oil is banned from the European market and Brussels continues to make decisions according to the demands of Volodymyr Zelenskyy,' says foreign minister

Italy says attack on military base in Iraq's Erbil 'deliberate,' with no damage to contingent
13.03.2026

Italy says attack on military base in Iraq's Erbil 'deliberate,' with no damage to contingent

Rome relocates some personnel from Iraq as Defense Minister Guido Crosetto warns regional instability has direct impact on Europe