Latest published reports in strict reverse chronological order.
A nationwide ban on smartphone use in Poland’s public and private primary schools took effect on September 1, with limited exceptions for education, emergencies and health-related needs.
Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion agreement on August 31 for Israel to construct a multi-layered air defence system for Greece, including David’s Sling, SPYDER and BARAK MX.
Greenland’s prime minister said there are limits that cannot be crossed in discussions with Washington, while acknowledging the need for greater security in the Arctic amid an increasingly assertive Russia.
Denmark’s prime minister warned that Russia is not seeking peace with Europe, as European leaders prepared for high-level discussions amid heightened regional security concerns.
A heavy Russian drone attack struck Ukraine’s port city of Odesa, killing at least three people and injuring 23, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes damaged residential buildings and targeted energy infrastructure during severe winter conditions, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed for quicker diplomatic efforts to end the war.
The International Criminal Court has ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte can take part in proceedings, rejecting defense arguments that the 80-year-old is medically unfit and clearing the way for the next stage of the case.
India and the European Union announced a breakthrough free trade agreement on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, describing the pact as one of the most significant deals either side has concluded. The agreement is designed to reduce tariffs on the vast majority of traded goods, deepen strategic ties, and create new pathways for labor mobility, though it still requires ratification before it can take effect.
Israel said it recovered the remains of police officer Ran Gvili, described as the last hostage still held in Gaza, a development tied to terms of a ceasefire arrangement and received in Israel with a mix of grief and relief.
Israel said it recovered the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, a development linked to key ceasefire terms and met with a mix of relief and unresolved questions about the next phase of the war and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
Russia says recent Abu Dhabi discussions involving U.S., Ukrainian and Russian representatives were constructive, but insists tough work remains. With territory, security guarantees and ongoing attacks still shaping the battlefield and diplomacy, negotiators are preparing for another round as Washington pushes for progress toward a ceasefire and a broader settlement.
Israel said it recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the last hostage held in Gaza, a step tied to the completion of the first phase of a ceasefire with Hamas. The agreement now moves into a more complex stage involving border access, security arrangements, and reconstruction amid continuing humanitarian strain.
Israel said it recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the last hostage held in Gaza, completing a key first-phase condition of a ceasefire and pushing negotiations into a far more contentious second phase focused on borders, security, disarmament, and rebuilding.