Friday, April 17, 2026

Europe

Trump Criticises UK’s Chagos Deal as ‘Great Stupidity’, Raising Concerns Over Interference in Sovereign Decisions

DAVOS / LONDON (Jan. 20, 2026) — U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticised the United Kingdom’s decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands...

Greenland Dispute Deepens as Trump Threatens New Tariffs, Raising Concerns Over International Legal Norms

WASHINGTON / COPENHAGEN — U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited international controversy by reviving his vision of expanded U.S. control over Greenland, an autonomous...

Storm Bram Slams UK and Ireland With Violent Winds, Flash Flooding, and Travel Chaos

Storm Bram slams the UK and Ireland with violent winds and flash flooding, causing power outages, nationwide travel chaos, and severe weather warnings. Storm Bram...

Snapchat Faces Russia Ban Amid Slow User Growth and Australia’s Teen Restrictions

Snapchat has been banned in Russia, amid slow user growth and Australia’s stricter teen access rules, marking another challenge for Snap Inc. Snapchat has been...

Leaked U.S. 28-Point Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan Triggers Diplomatic Shockwaves Worldwide

The leaked U.S. 28-point Russia-Ukraine peace plan has sparked intense global reactions, sending diplomatic shockwaves through world capitals regarding the future of the conflict. A...