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UK, EU and Kenya treat climate and nature loss as security risks
The UK, EU and Kenya agreed to integrate climate and ecosystem risks into security planning after a foreign ministers’ dialogue…
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EU calls for Black Sea grain arrangement and pause in attacks
At a UN meeting, Kaja Kallas urged a new Black Sea grain arrangement and a moratorium on attacks to restore…
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Nearly 100 states and groups back two-state push at UN meeting
A UN meeting of nearly 100 states and organizations renewed calls for a two-state solution and detailed steps on Gaza,…
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US and Iran explore phased Hormuz deal as blockade remains, sources say
US and Iranian negotiators are considering reciprocal steps on Hormuz navigation and the American blockade, according to people familiar with…
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US proposes Ukraine-Russia technical talks in UAE, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy says Washington proposed technical-level talks with Ukraine and Russia, possibly in the UAE, but Kyiv is still waiting for…
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EU approves nearly €3 billion for Ukraine as Norway joins recovery funding
The EU Council approved nearly €3 billion for Ukraine under its reform-linked facility and added Norway’s 1-billion-kroner contribution to the…
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EU calls for Iran ceasefire and Russian de-escalation in Costa’s UN address
António Costa used his UN General Assembly address to call for an Iran ceasefire, safe passage through Hormuz, an end…
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EU defence innovators prepare Portugal trials of drones and loitering munitions
The EDA and Portuguese Army will test drones, ground systems and loitering munitions at EU OPEX 2026 from 28 September,…
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EU maritime network MARSUR exchanges live data with NATO systems in Portugal trial
The European Defence Agency demonstrated live MARSUR data exchange with national and NATO systems at REPMUS 2026 off Portugal, while…
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Turkey moves 51st Commando Brigade opposite Greek island — Greece signals it will respond militarily to any threat
Turkey’s decision to station the 51st Commando Brigade in Söke, opposite the Greek island of Samos, is adding a new…
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German-Ukrainian woman charged with aiding Russian intelligence
Federal prosecutors in Germany have charged a woman accused of helping a Russian intelligence officer approach defence and political contacts.
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China develops safeguards for AI systems that could escape human control
Beijing is building regulatory safeguards around advanced AI agents, including monitoring and intervention requirements for loss-of-control scenarios.