Government charges footage is the product of malicious editing; the video was posted by a hitherto unknown X account a day after Cyprus assumed the EU Council presidency

Ankara was particularly irked by a statement from Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who said '…for the European Union, a comprehensive, fair and lasting settlement for Cyprus remains an absolute priority'

Families of those killed or injured in a New Year’s Eve nightclub fire in a Swiss ski resort have filed formal lawsuits, as investigators examine safety failures and possible negligence by those responsible

The invitation follows a phone call aimed at easing tensions after Washington revoked Petro’s visa, imposed sanctions, and floated possible military action over drug trafficking and regional security concerns

The president says Washington will control Venezuela’s oil revenues for an extended period as it works with the interim government, eases tensions with Colombia, and engages major energy companies on rebuilding the country’s oil sector

The United States will withdraw from more than 60 international and United Nations-linked entities, including a cornerstone climate treaty and agencies focused on gender equality and development, as President Donald Trump cites conflicts with U.S. national interests

The killing of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. immigration agent during an ICE enforcement surge has sparked protests, political backlash and competing accounts of what happened, after video footage appeared to contradict claims of self-defense.

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that Israeli political consultants held discreet contacts linked to Greece’s ruling party ahead of parliamentary elections. It also describes an alleged behind-the-scenes role by Israeli President Herzog, which his office denies

Rights groups report dozens of deaths and more than 1,000 arrests as demonstrations over inflation and a collapsing currency spread beyond Tehran, prompting a security crackdown alongside government calls for dialogue

U.S. forces seized an oil tanker tied to Venezuela sanctions after a prolonged chase across the Atlantic, in a move that could heighten tensions with Russia and deepen enforcement of Trump’s Venezuelan oil blockade

Cyprus begins its six-month EU leadership with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy attending, signaling continued European backing for Kyiv amid Russia’s ongoing invasion

The scandal rocked the CIA, prompting the resignation of then–Director James Woolsey and a subsequent overhaul of the agency under his successor, John Deutch.

Agreement would redirect Venezuelan crude away from China toward U.S. refineries, easing pressure on Caracas’ oil output while giving Washington greater control over sanctioned supplies

The LEGO Group has launched LEGO SMART Play™, a screen-free platform powered by a new Smart Brick that lets builds respond to play in real time, marking one of the most significant evolutions of the LEGO System-in-Play since 1978

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says her movement is ready to win a vote after the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro, even as Washington signals it may work with figures from the toppled president’s inner circle

Swiss authorities admit the Constellation Bar went uninspected since 2020 after a New Year’s fire killed 40, prompting stricter safety rules and investigations into bar owners

The Greek prime minister stresses NATO unity, respect for sovereignty, and collective security, as European leaders reaffirm that decisions on Greenland rest solely with Denmark and its people

Greenland’s prime minister says closer ties with Washington do not mean annexation, as European leaders back the Arctic island following renewed U.S. interest and comments by President Donald Trump

Members of the Greek community in Caracas describe fear and uncertainty after the Venezuelan president was arrested and taken to court in the United States, as supporters protest and residents brace for possible developments.

Speaking at an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Greece called for restraint, respect for international law and inclusive dialogue, while reiterating it does not recognize Nicolás Maduro’s legitimacy or the 2024 election results