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London’s West End lights up for Muslim holy month Ramadan as mayor calls for unity

London’s West End lights up for Muslim holy month Ramadan as mayor calls for unity

Over 30,000 LED lights illuminate central London for 4th year, with Mayor Sadiq Khan urging communities to stand together against division, Islamophobia

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Former Norwegian premier’s Epstein links prompt Nobel Committee to review archives
14.02.2026

Former Norwegian premier’s Epstein links prompt Nobel Committee to review archives

'If we find serious matters in that review, it will also be something the public will know about,' says Nobel Institute director

Macron calls for 'audacious' Europe, warns continent must shape its own security future
13.02.2026

Macron calls for 'audacious' Europe, warns continent must shape its own security future

'We will live with Russia at the same place… and I don’t want this negotiation to be organized by somebody else,' says French president

Landslide kills 1, injures 2 near Rome after heavy rains
13.02.2026

Landslide kills 1, injures 2 near Rome after heavy rains

Severe weather continues to affect parts of central Italy, reports local media

Czech president says Europe cannot yet replace US role in NATO defense
13.02.2026

Czech president says Europe cannot yet replace US role in NATO defense

Pavel calls for stronger European pillar with coordinated timelines to avoid security gaps if Washington reduces presence

EU foreign policy chief says UN Security Council 'not working the way it was meant to be'
13.02.2026

EU foreign policy chief says UN Security Council 'not working the way it was meant to be'

Kaja Kallas calls for reforms to multilateral system to better reflect today's geopolitical realities while upholding state equality