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Former German Chancellor Scholz’s ex-secretary named in Epstein documents

Former German Chancellor Scholz’s ex-secretary named in Epstein documents

Philippa Sigl-Glockner linked to Epstein files while serving as Olaf Scholz’s private secretary

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Putin signs law allowing telecom operators to cut communications in case of Federal Security Service requirement
21.02.2026

Putin signs law allowing telecom operators to cut communications in case of Federal Security Service requirement

Operators not liable for outages if shutdown related to requirement

Sweden urges its citizens to leave Iran
21.02.2026

Sweden urges its citizens to leave Iran

'The situation in Iran and in the region is highly uncertain,' foreign minister says

Spain plans to ask EU to lift sanctions on Venezuela's interim president
21.02.2026

Spain plans to ask EU to lift sanctions on Venezuela's interim president

'Sanctions are never an end in themselves,' foreign minister says

Lithuanian lawmaker proposes law to bar those younger than 16 from social media
21.02.2026

Lithuanian lawmaker proposes law to bar those younger than 16 from social media

Proposal aims to prevent children under 16 from using social media without parental consent

Hungary to block $106B EU loan for Ukraine until Druzhba oil transit resumes
21.02.2026

Hungary to block $106B EU loan for Ukraine until Druzhba oil transit resumes

‘By blocking oil transit to Hungary through the Druzhba pipeline, Ukraine violates the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, breaching its commitments to the European Union. We will not give in to this blackmail,' foreign minister says