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From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» TOKYO — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on Wednesday by holding aloft a large sea bream.
EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» COPENHAGEN — European Union (EU) leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defences and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the threat from Russia.
Estonia PM says Russia incursions aim to distract EU from Ukraine: AFP interview
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» COPENHAGEN - Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal warned Tuesday that Russia's recent air incursions were an attempt to distract Europe from helping Ukraine, ahead of a summit with EU leaders.
Denmark reports mystery drones near military sites
Published on 27/09/2025
» COPENHAGEN - Unidentified drones were observed near military installations in Denmark overnight, the Armed Forces said on Saturday, following several other drone incursions near airports and critical infrastructure this week.
Danish airport closes again after suspected new drone sighting
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» COPENHAGEN — A suspected drone sighting briefly shuttered a Danish airport on Friday for the second time in a few hours, after the country's prime minister said the flights were part of "hybrid attacks" that may be linked to Russia.
Trump says Kyiv can win back 'all of Ukraine' in major shift
AFP, Published on 24/09/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia -- and even go further -- in a major pivot after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russian fighter jets breach Estonian airspace
Published on 19/09/2025
» BERLIN - Estonia’s airspace was violated by three Russian military jets on Friday, the government of the NATO member said, amid an increasingly tense atmosphere on the alliance’s eastern flank.
Poland, Baltics signal plans to withdraw from landmines treaty
AFP, Published on 19/03/2025
» VILNIUS - Poland and the Baltic states on Tuesday took a first step towards quitting a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, citing an increased security risk from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Seize or freeze? Friction in Europe over Russian assets for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 05/03/2025
» PARIS - As Europe scrambles to boost military aid to Ukraine, calls are intensifying to fund it by seizing tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets, in an issue causing tension between European allies.
Baltic nations to sync with European power grid
AFP, Published on 09/02/2025
» VILNIUS - The three Baltic states will on Sunday connect to the European Union's power grid after they seamlessly severed Soviet-era ties with Russia's network, a shift motivated by security concerns.