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EU questions Trump’s power in Board of Peace, citing constitutional concerns
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would be ready to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative for the sake of Gaza but could not accept the plan in its current form.
Israel bets on quantum technology as the computing arms race heats up
WATCH: Vance: US power stops Russia, China from invading Greenland, not Denmark
Trump calls for 'total access' to Greenland as negotiations with EU advance in Davos
Ukraine's borders cannot be changed, or army reduced by force - EU's von der Leyen
Von der Leyen says Ukraine’s borders cannot be changed by force and that its army must remain intact, and that the EU must play a central role in peace efforts.
EU probe into Palestinian Authority shows violations of 'pay-for-slay' ban - report
The pay-for-slay program by the PA was said to have ended in February earlier this year, after President Mahmoud Abbas had signed a decree canceling it.
Sudan’s ruling council signals openness to US–Saudi peace push
Sudan's Ruling Council is open to a US-Saudi peace push to halt the devastating two-year war; meanwhile, the EU sanctioned a top RSF commander for Darfur atrocities.
Europeans push back at US plan that would force concessions from Ukraine
Sources from Washington have signaled to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Kyiv must accept a US plan to end the war, which would include territorial concessions.
France pushes EU sanctions against drug-linked organized crime
France urges new EU sanctions amid a surge in drug trafficking and gang violence.
Can a European-trained Palestinian police force in Gaza stop Hamas infiltration? - analysis
Creating a police force is a necessary way to stabilize an area after conflict. The EU can play a role, but it needs to act to do so.
Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says
Switzerland defends new US tariff deal as ministers reject claims it surrenders to Trump’s trade demands.
Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times
As part of the changes, the statutory duty to provide support to certain asylum seekers, including housing and weekly allowances, will be revoked, the Home Office said in a statement.
EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza, document shows
The paper also raises the idea of expanding the EU’s civilian border monitoring mission in Rafah to other border crossing points.
Which major power can best control future of AI? Public opinion split worldwide
The study, conducted across 25 countries, found that the European Union (EU) receives the highest overall confidence levels, with roughly half of respondents saying the bloc can manage AI responsibly