https://warsawdaily.net/c/world World en-PL https://warsawdaily.net/a/2026-09-01-poland-bans-smartphone-use-in-primary-schools-as-academic-year-begins-ba251d9649 https://warsawdaily.net/a/2026-09-01-poland-bans-smartphone-use-in-primary-schools-as-academic-year-begins-ba251d9649 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. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:32:09 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/2026-08-31-israel-and-greece-sign-3-billion-achilles-shield-defence-deal-9905439c8a https://warsawdaily.net/a/2026-08-31-israel-and-greece-sign-3-billion-achilles-shield-defence-deal-9905439c8a 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. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:45:04 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-28-greenland-warns-of-red-lines-in-u-s-talks-calls-for-more-arctic-securi https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-28-greenland-warns-of-red-lines-in-u-s-talks-calls-for-more-arctic-securi 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. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:58 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-28-danish-prime-minister-says-russia-does-not-want-peace-with-europe-as-l https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-28-danish-prime-minister-says-russia-does-not-want-peace-with-europe-as-l 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. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:44 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-russian-drone-barrage-hits-odesa-killing-3-and-injuring-23-as-ukraine- https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-russian-drone-barrage-hits-odesa-killing-3-and-injuring-23-as-ukraine- 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. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:15 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-icc-judges-say-rodrigo-duterte-is-fit-to-stand-trial-as-pre-trial-proc https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-icc-judges-say-rodrigo-duterte-is-fit-to-stand-trial-as-pre-trial-proc 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. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:13 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-eu-and-india-clinch-landmark-free-trade-agreement-after-years-of-negot https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-eu-and-india-clinch-landmark-free-trade-agreement-after-years-of-negot 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. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:25 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-recovers-the-remains-of-the-final-hostage-in-gaza-as-ceasefire- https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-recovers-the-remains-of-the-final-hostage-in-gaza-as-ceasefire- 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. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:12 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-recovers-remains-of-last-hostage-held-in-gaza-bringing-a-symbol https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-27-israel-recovers-remains-of-last-hostage-held-in-gaza-bringing-a-symbol 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. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:43 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-kremlin-calls-u-s-ukraine-russia-talks-constructive-as-abu-dhabi-negot https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-kremlin-calls-u-s-ukraine-russia-talks-constructive-as-abu-dhabi-negot 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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:48 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-israel-recovers-remains-of-last-gaza-hostage-as-ceasefire-enters-a-tou https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-israel-recovers-remains-of-last-gaza-hostage-as-ceasefire-enters-a-tou 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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:39 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-israel-recovers-remains-of-last-gaza-hostage-as-ceasefire-enters-harde https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-israel-recovers-remains-of-last-gaza-hostage-as-ceasefire-enters-harde 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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:27 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-venezuelan-families-still-wait-as-political-prisoner-releases-stall-af https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-venezuelan-families-still-wait-as-political-prisoner-releases-stall-af Weeks after Nicolás Maduro was removed and detained in the U.S., many Venezuelan families say promised political-prisoner releases are moving too slowly. Advocates estimate only about 250 detainees have been freed, with hundreds still held. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:54 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-to-its-first-marburg-virus-outbreak-after-42-day https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-to-its-first-marburg-virus-outbreak-after-42-day Ethiopia says it has ended its first Marburg virus outbreak after completing the required 42-day monitoring period with no new confirmed cases, following an emergency response supported by global health partners. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:05 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-toronto-digs-out-after-the-biggest-snowfall-in-the-city-s-recorded-his https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-toronto-digs-out-after-the-biggest-snowfall-in-the-city-s-recorded-his Toronto is struggling to recover after a record-breaking snowstorm dumped nearly 60 centimeters in parts of the city and pushed January snowfall at Pearson airport to levels not seen in decades. Transit disruptions, hundreds of collisions, and major flight cancellations highlighted the storm’s impact. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:47 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-venezuelan-families-keep-vigil-as-political-prisoner-releases-lag-behi https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-venezuelan-families-keep-vigil-as-political-prisoner-releases-lag-behi Weeks after Nicolás Maduro’s detention in the U.S., families in Venezuela say prisoner releases have been too slow and opaque. Rights groups report hundreds still behind bars even as the interim administration points to a limited number of releases as proof of change. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:44 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-with-n https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-with-n Ethiopia said it has ended its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak after completing the required 42-day period without any new confirmed infections. The outbreak began in November 2025 and involved 14 confirmed cases, including nine deaths, with WHO support across surveillance, lab testing, and infection control. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:31 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-uk-police-arrest-86-after-protesters-breach-wormwood-scrubs-prison-gro https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-uk-police-arrest-86-after-protesters-breach-wormwood-scrubs-prison-gro British police say 86 people were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass after a protest group entered the grounds of Wormwood Scrubs prison in west London in a demonstration linked to a Palestine Action-associated activist. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:52 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-families-in-venezuela-say-political-prisoner-releases-are-too-slow-des https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-families-in-venezuela-say-political-prisoner-releases-are-too-slow-des Hundreds of Venezuelan families remain in limbo as they wait for relatives they consider political prisoners to be freed, even after the removal of Nicolás Maduro and a series of high-profile releases. Human rights advocates and relatives say the interim government has not moved fast enough and may be using staggered releases to ease international pressure without making deeper reforms. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:35 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-world-economic-forum-wraps-up-in-davos-amid-rising-geopolitical-tensio https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-world-economic-forum-wraps-up-in-davos-amid-rising-geopolitical-tensio Leaders and executives gathered in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, weighing economic uncertainty and geopolitical friction while highlighting themes such as contested global cooperation, new sources of growth and responsible innovation at scale. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:15 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-withou https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-its-first-marburg-outbreak-over-after-42-days-withou Ethiopia has officially ended its first Marburg virus outbreak after completing the WHO-recommended monitoring period with no new confirmed infections. Health officials say the response strengthened surveillance and infection-control capacity in border regions where the outbreak began. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:06:03 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-ukraine-war-fresh-overnight-strikes-hit-kyiv-as-outages-and-dam https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-ukraine-war-fresh-overnight-strikes-hit-kyiv-as-outages-and-dam New overnight attacks struck Kyiv and other areas, with officials reporting casualties, infrastructure impacts, and continuing pressure on Ukraine’s power system as air-raid alerts persisted. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:27 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-syria-extends-ceasefire-with-kurdish-led-force-as-u-s-transfers-islami https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-syria-extends-ceasefire-with-kurdish-led-force-as-u-s-transfers-islami Syria’s defense ministry announced an extension of a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, as the U.S. moves detainees linked to the Islamic State from northeastern Syria to facilities in Iraq. The truce comes amid warnings of renewed escalation. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:12 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-kremlin-says-putin-invited-to-join-trump-s-gaza-board-of-peace-as-ques https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-kremlin-says-putin-invited-to-join-trump-s-gaza-board-of-peace-as-ques Russia said it has been invited to participate in a new Trump-backed “board of peace” aimed at overseeing a ceasefire and political transition in Gaza, a proposal that immediately drew criticism because of Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said it would seek clarification from Washington before deciding how to respond, while allies and rivals debated what authority, funding and legitimacy the body would have. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:50:38 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-strains-ties-with-europe-s-far-right-allies https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-strains-ties-with-europe-s-far-right-allies European nationalist parties that have often aligned with Trump’s politics are criticizing his plan to take control of Greenland, revealing tension between sovereignty-first movements in Europe and U.S. interventionist impulses. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:51 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-u-s-envoys-press-netanyahu-on-moving-gaza-ceasefire-into-a-second-phas https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-u-s-envoys-press-netanyahu-on-moving-gaza-ceasefire-into-a-second-phas U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner met Israel’s prime minister to push the ceasefire into its next stage, with attention on recovering the remains of the last Israeli hostage and reopening Rafah. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:15 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-u-s-envoys-press-netanyahu-to-move-gaza-ceasefire-into-second-phase-as https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-u-s-envoys-press-netanyahu-to-move-gaza-ceasefire-into-second-phase-as Senior U.S. envoys urged Israel’s prime minister to advance the next stage of a ceasefire framework amid negotiations over Rafah crossing arrangements, troop withdrawals and monitoring proposals, while violence and disputes continued on the ground. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:19:52 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-iran-crackdown-in-rasht-witnesses-describe-deadly-gunfire-as-protests- https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-iran-crackdown-in-rasht-witnesses-describe-deadly-gunfire-as-protests- Witness accounts and visual evidence reviewed by The Washington Post describe a violent crackdown in the northern Iranian city of Rasht in early January, with security forces opening fire amid chaos near a burning market as a nationwide internet shutdown hampered outside reporting. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:09:52 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-uganda-tensions-rise-after-disputed-election-as-bobi-wine-allies-detai https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-uganda-tensions-rise-after-disputed-election-as-bobi-wine-allies-detai Uganda’s post-election crisis deepened as opposition leader Bobi Wine’s camp reported intimidation and arrests, while international voices urged restraint. Reports described fatal overnight violence in Butambala, detentions of opposition figures, and escalating threats from senior security leadership, heightening concerns over civil liberties and political stability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:57 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-strikes-kyiv-and-kharkiv-as-u-s-mediated-peace-talks-continue https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-strikes-kyiv-and-kharkiv-as-u-s-mediated-peace-talks-continue Ukraine reported new drone and missile strikes hitting major cities even as negotiations involving U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian representatives continued abroad, underscoring the tension between battlefield realities and diplomatic efforts. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:24 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-myanmar-s-election-enters-final-stage-amid-airstrikes-exclusions-and-w https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-myanmar-s-election-enters-final-stage-amid-airstrikes-exclusions-and-w Myanmar’s military-led election process moved into its final phase as conflict and political repression continued to shape the vote. Critics say exclusions, coercion, and violence have undercut credibility, while the junta frames the poll as a step toward stability and legitimacy. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:17 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-gaza-winter-death-underscores-humanitarian-strain-as-leaders-weigh-tru https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-gaza-winter-death-underscores-humanitarian-strain-as-leaders-weigh-tru A Palestinian infant’s death from hypothermia in Gaza has renewed focus on winter hardship in displacement camps, while international leaders debate a U.S.-promoted “Board of Peace” framework tied to postwar governance and reconstruction. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:28 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-unveils-gaza-focused-board-of-peace-at-davos-drawing-praise-and- https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-unveils-gaza-focused-board-of-peace-at-davos-drawing-praise-and- At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump and officials from a group of countries formally launched a new “Board of Peace” initiative aimed at Gaza reconstruction and governance. Supporters framed it as a vehicle to coordinate resources and maintain a ceasefire, while critics questioned its structure and its relationship to existing international bodies. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:13:54 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-davos-2026-ends-with-leaders-warning-of-rising-tensions-and-slower-glo https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-davos-2026-ends-with-leaders-warning-of-rising-tensions-and-slower-glo The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos closed after a week dominated by concerns about geopolitical friction, fragile growth, and how governments should manage innovation while keeping markets stable. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:08:34 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-ukraine-and-russia-agree-to-another-round-of-direct-talks-as-strikes-c https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-ukraine-and-russia-agree-to-another-round-of-direct-talks-as-strikes-c Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a second round of face-to-face talks, with the next meeting set for February 1 in Abu Dhabi, even as attacks and counterattacks persist. U.S. officials are portraying the process as a meaningful step forward, while Kyiv points to continued bombardment as evidence of Moscow’s pressure tactics. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:49 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-strains-ties-between-u-s-maga-allies-and-europe https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-strains-ties-between-u-s-maga-allies-and-europe European far-right parties that once aligned closely with Trump’s movement are criticizing his Greenland plan, exposing new fractures in transatlantic populist politics. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:29 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-hits-kyiv-and-kharkiv-as-peace-talks-continue-ukraine-says-stri https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-russia-hits-kyiv-and-kharkiv-as-peace-talks-continue-ukraine-says-stri Ukraine reported a major drone-and-missile barrage on its two largest cities during a fresh round of U.S.-linked talks, saying the timing was meant to intimidate civilians and undermine negotiations. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:12 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-gaza-board-of-peace-push-faces-european-skepticism-amid-greenl https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-gaza-board-of-peace-push-faces-european-skepticism-amid-greenl President Trump has elevated a Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction framework centered on a new “Board of Peace,” but European leaders have grown wary as Washington escalates disputes over Greenland and raises tariff threats. The diplomatic friction is complicating efforts to build a broad coalition for the plan even as the White House promotes it as a historic step forward. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:29 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-in-gaza-s-winter-a-father-mourns-his-son-after-an-israeli-strike-as-fa https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-in-gaza-s-winter-a-father-mourns-his-son-after-an-israeli-strike-as-fa An AP report from Gaza describes a father’s grief after his teenage son was killed in an Israeli strike while searching for firewood. The story underscores how a cold winter, little electricity and fragile aid flows are shaping daily survival during the war. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:29 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-strains-ties-with-europe-s-far-right-allies-exp https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-strains-ties-with-europe-s-far-right-allies-exp European far-right parties that once echoed Trump-style nationalism are showing new distance as Trump presses a plan centered on Greenland. The dispute underscores how sovereignty-first politics can collide when U.S. ambitions appear to target European territory, complicating alliances and trade talks. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:30:29 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-myanmar-s-military-backed-party-set-for-big-win-as-election-condemned- https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-myanmar-s-military-backed-party-set-for-big-win-as-election-condemned- Myanmar’s month-long election has ended with the junta’s proxy party expected to claim a sweeping victory amid widespread international criticism, bans on opposition, and ongoing violence. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:55:24 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-kosovo-detains-109-over-alleged-ballot-manipulation-as-full-recount-de https://warsawdaily.net/a/world-2026-01-25-kosovo-detains-109-over-alleged-ballot-manipulation-as-full-recount-de Kosovo authorities detained 109 people over alleged vote manipulation tied to the December parliamentary election, as the country proceeds with a full recount that is fueling fears of prolonged political instability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:31:01 GMT