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Six missing after landslide hits New Zealand campsite
Officials have warned the search for the missing could take several days.
Trump revokes Canada’s invitation to join Board of Peace
Canada’s prime minister openly criticised tariffs and the collapse of the rules-based order in his address in Davos.
Iran’s London Embassy denies rumors, confirms consular services operational
The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London issued a statement on Thursday, firmly denying rumors and confirming that all its services continue uninterrupted.
European markets set for a lackluster open; Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Europe is ‘lost’
European stocks finished higher on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a “framework” agreement had been reached over Greenland.
Tax obstacles in the single market
Tax fragmentation across Member States continues to undermine the functioning of the EU single market. Legal uncertainty and administrative complexity create persistent obstacles to cross-border activity. On 27 January 2026, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC) will host a public hearing on this topic.
EU Commission indicates it’s ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay
The European Union is ready to implement a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries on a provisional basis.
Does TikTok’s US deal threaten the company’s global ambitions?
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC’s Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.
Uzbek President Mirziyoyev signs Board of Peace charter, holds talks in Davos
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplom…
Greenland and the Bundeswehr: Why the Arctic matters for Germany
Since Russia full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, Europe’s attention has been firmly fixed on NATO’s eastern flank. But could the Arctic become the next area requiring defence and does Bundeswehr have the capacity to take on that role?