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David O'Sullivan

World News

Cancel ceasefire if Hamas doesn't return hostages, Trump says

“I’m speaking for myself,” Trump said, “Israel can override it.”

Europe News

Survivors warn of rising antisemitism on Auschwitz liberation day

Politicians were asked not to speak at this year's event, as it could be the last time survivors gather on 27 January, the date when the Soviets liberated the Nazi death camp in 1945.

Europe News

NATO chief calls for more defence spending as he visits Portugal

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on alliance members to step up their defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of their GDP,

Sweden

Sweden seizes and boards ship suspected of cable damage in Baltic Sea

Swedish authorities seized the Vezhen, sailing under the flag of Malta and registered with a Bulgarian shipping company, on Sunday over suspected sabotage of an underwater cable.

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Europe News

Thousands march in Brussels demanding permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Thousands took to the streets of Brussels on Sunday demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza as well as sanctions against Israel by both the Belgian government and European Union.

Ukraine

Trump claims war in Ukraine could end if price of oil falls

Addressing the World Economic Forum, the US president pledged to apply pressure on OPEC, claiming that a drop in the price of oil would end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Lebanon

Israel seeks 30-day extension for Lebanon withdrawal, reports claim

Israel has reportedly asked the US for more time to withdraw from southern Lebanon - only days before the deadline to do so is up. Hezbollah says this is unacceptable, and support for Lebanon from major international players is on display.

Slovakia

Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' after no-confidence bid

Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country's largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU.

West Bank

Israeli army launches major operation in Jenin amid West Bank violence

Palestinians returned home in Gaza amid a ceasefire, while Israeli forces launched a major operation in Jenin, killing two Hamas militants involved in a recent attack.

Saudi Arabia

More than €500bn to be invested in US, Saudi crown prince says

Saudia Arabia's state run news agency reported that the country's crown prince intended to invest hundreds of billions into the US economy during US President Donald Trump's term in office.

Venezuela

Venezuela will welcome back its migrants, Maduro says

US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, and he plans to send his troops to help support immigration agents and restrict access to refugees and asylum seekers.

Gaza

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire, officials say

US and regional mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal hasn't been reached yet, officials said Monday.

Ukraine

Switzerland and Serbia both offer to host Putin-Trump meeting

The offers from Bern and Belgrade come as US President-elect Donald Trump seeks to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his war in Ukraine.

United Kingdom

Suspicious vehicle alert leads to evacuations in central London

Bomb disposal teams carried out controlled explosions in Regent Street in central London after authorities became aware of a suspicious vehicle.

Europe News

EU power shift inevitable if Kickl forms government, says analyst

The FPÖ party leader has invited the ÖVP to coalition talks, signalling his intention to bury the hatchet between the two parties.

Europe News

Thousands gather to celebrate death of French far-right figure

Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was a polarising figure, with some on the right praising his contribution to politics while others on the left branding him a fascist.

Gaza

At least 17 killed after deadly Israeli airstrikes hit southern Gaza

The strikes tore into tents for displaced Palestinians, a car and two houses in the Khan Younis area, a local hospital said.

Europe News

Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg to become caretaker chancellor

Schallenberg has served as Austria's foreign minister under outgoing chancellor Karl Nehammer since 2021.

Europe News

Herbert Kickl invites ÖVP to hold coalition talks

The head of Austrian far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, invited the conservative Austrian People's Party to coalition talks after being tasked with forming a government.

Turkey

Erdoğan reiterates Turkish support for Syria's territorial integrity

The Turkish president warned that Ankara would act quickly in response to any perceived threats, a reference to Kurdish groups operating in Syrian territory.

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