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Lithuania says EU must not become ‘hostage’ to Hungary over Russia sanctions

Lithuania says EU must not become ‘hostage’ to Hungary over Russia sanctions

- Vilnius urges bloc to resist pressure as Hungary threatens to veto new Russia sanctions

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German chancellor to pay official visit to China this week
23.02.2026

German chancellor to pay official visit to China this week

Merz will be 3rd top Western leader to visit China this year, after Canadian, British premiers visited world’s 2nd-largest economy last month

Police officer faces homicide charge over fatal shooting in northern France
23.02.2026

Police officer faces homicide charge over fatal shooting in northern France

Officer placed under judicial supervision, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted

Criticism mounts after passengers spend night locked in planes at Munich Airport
23.02.2026

Criticism mounts after passengers spend night locked in planes at Munich Airport

Germany's flag carrier, Munich Airport face mounting backlash after 500 passengers endure night in aircraft during snowstorm

Rob Jetten becomes youngest Dutch premier as new minority Cabinet inaugurated
23.02.2026

Rob Jetten becomes youngest Dutch premier as new minority Cabinet inaugurated

38-year-old D66 leader takes oath as prime minister as Netherlands installs 3rd Cabinet in 4 years

Former French President Sarkozy seeks concurrent sentences to avoid electronic monitoring
23.02.2026

Former French President Sarkozy seeks concurrent sentences to avoid electronic monitoring

Sarkozy asks court to merge final convictions in Bygmalion and wiretapping cases