EUROPE

AUTHORITIES ARREST MAN IN CONNECTION WITH EUROPEAN AIRPORTS CYBER-ATTACK

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A man in his forties has been arrested in West Sussex in connection with a cyber-attack that disrupted operations at multiple European airports, including Heathrow. The National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed the arrest as part of an investigation into a cyber incident affecting Collins Aerospace. The attack caused widespread failures in Collins Aerospace’s baggage and check-in software, leading to hundreds of flight delays and forcing some airlines to board passengers using pen and paper.

ESTONIA CONDEMNS RUSSIAN AIRSPACE VIOLATION

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The Estonian foreign ministry has issued a strong condemnation of what it called a "brazen" incursion by Russian warplanes into Estonian airspace. Officials stated that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets, flying over the Gulf of Finland, entered Estonian airspace without authorization on Friday and remained there for a total of 12 minutes.

PUTIN PROPOSES A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TREATY WITH US

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In an effort to preserve nuclear arms control, Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump a one-year extension of the New START treaty. The treaty, which is due to expire on February 5, limits each country to 1,550 deployed warheads. Without an extension or a new agreement, Russia and the United States, who possess by far the world's largest nuclear arsenals, will likely exceed this limit. The treaty concerns strategic nuclear weapons intended for use against centers of military, economic, and political authority.

FRANCE ERUPTS IN MASSIVE STRIKES OVER BUDGET CUTS

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France witnessed another day of turmoil as hundreds of thousands of workers across the country took to the streets in protest against sweeping budget cuts. Organisers claimed turnout reached one million, although the interior ministry estimated the number at half a million, prompting a deployment of 80,000 police officers nationwide. The unrest comes just a week after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu took office following the collapse of François Bayrou's government.

UK, CANADA FORMALLY RECOGNISES PALESTINIAN STATE AS GLOBAL PRESSURE MOUNTS

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In a historic policy shift, the United Kingdom has officially recognised Palestine as a state, marking a significant break from its long-standing alignment with the United States on the issue. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the move on Sunday, stating it was aimed at reviving hope for peace and the long-discussed two-state solution.

BRIGITTE MACRON TO PRESENT PROOF IN COURT TO DEBUNK GENDER CONSPIRACY CLAIMS

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The French first lady and President Emmanuel Macron are suing Candace Owens over allegations Brigitte was born male.

French First Lady Brigitte Macron is prepared to take unprecedented steps to silence a viral conspiracy theory questioning her gender.

SCULPTOR AIMS TO CAPTURE QUEEN ELIZABETH II’S “GRANDEUR AND DIGNITY” IN NATIONAL MEMORIAL

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A new statue of Queen Elizabeth II will be the centrepiece of a national memorial in London’s St James’s Park, with the sculptor behind the work pledging to capture the “grandeur and dignity” of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

MICROSOFT REACHES DEAL WITH EU AVOIDING HEFTY FINE

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Microsoft has avoided a major antitrust fine from the EU, as the bloc accepted the tech giant's plan to more clearly separate its Teams communications app from its Office products, the EU announced Friday. The European Commission said the proposed solutions addressed concerns raised by a 2023 antitrust investigation and stopped practices that undermined competition.