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EU fails to win US, G7 backing for proposed Russian oil restrictions

EU fails to win US, G7 backing for proposed Russian oil restrictions

Diplomatic source says Washington rejected coordinated sanctions under bloc’s planned 20th package

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Former German Chancellor Scholz’s ex-secretary named in Epstein documents
21.02.2026

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

Macron praises US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs
21.02.2026

Macron praises US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs

'It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies,' says French President Emmanuel Macron

Hundreds protest in Stockholm to denounce Israel’s latest measures aimed at annexing West Bank
21.02.2026

Hundreds protest in Stockholm to denounce Israel’s latest measures aimed at annexing West Bank

Despite cold weather, people gather at Odenplan Square in central Stockholm in response to calls from several civil society organizations before marching on roads to protest Israel's plans to annex parts of occupied West Bank

Poland’s premier criticizes Hungary over blocking $106B EU loan to Ukraine
21.02.2026

Poland’s premier criticizes Hungary over blocking $106B EU loan to Ukraine

Donald Tusk slams Hungary for blocking European Union loan to support Ukraine, as tensions between Warsaw and Budapest persist

Andrew arrest has ‘huge ramifications,' with monarchy 'certainly approaching end,' says campaigner against UK monarchy
21.02.2026

Andrew arrest has ‘huge ramifications,' with monarchy 'certainly approaching end,' says campaigner against UK monarchy

Head of anti-monarchy group chief says Epstein scandal has 'blown open a lid on this whole culture of rich and powerful men thinking they can get away with anything'