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February 9, 2026

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EU seeks self-reliance as US, China dominate defense sector

Data shows which regions buy the most US-made weapons — and experts discuss strategies for escaping dependence.

MSC braces for more of Trump's 'wrecking-ball politics'

Greenland, Denmark say US talks positive but future unclear

Munich Security Conference CEO analyzes Europe's defenses

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Africa

Migrants from Africa brave deadly Canary Islands crossing

People who attempt to cross from West Africa to the EU face rough seas in crowded boats, and, in some cases, violence.

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Asia

Stolen childhood: A Pakistani child bride speaks out

The childhood of 17-year-old Humaira ended in a forced marriage she was too young to understand.

Germany

Fake Berlin Wall fragments on sale as souvenirs?

The Berlin Wall fell nearly 40 years ago, but pieces of it are still sold as souvenirs. Are they the real deal?

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Europe

Albania's judicial reform 10 years on: Hope without justice

The murder of a judge in court last October has shone a light on the judicial reform launched in Albania a decade ago.

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Middle East

Kurds in northeastern Syria fear end of autonomy

Can the government maintain control in Kurdish-majority areas, or will the fragile handover collapse into new conflict?

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North America

How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule

People in the US have pushed back against ICE. Nonviolent resistance can topple authoritarian power. But how?

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Latin America

US oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?

As the US oil on embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel.

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