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Ukraine war briefing: Nato jets scrambled after drones crash in Latvia

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The Independent UK

Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia with one causing oil depot fire, army says

Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall."

Euronews

Hantavirus outbreak ‘not start of pandemic’ says WHO, as Canaries secure concessions over cruise docking plans - as it happened

Health body gives briefing as Spain says ship will not dock in Tenerife but be anchored offshore and passengers will have no contact with the public

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Nato fighter jets scrambled as drones from Russia crashed into oil storage facility

Firefighters extinguished a smouldering area of around 30 square metres in one of the tanks

The Independent UK

Sexual violence and rape offences are rising in the EU, new data shows

Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape.

Euronews

UK troops head to Russia’s doorstep: NATO war games ramp up amid rising tensions in Estonia and Latvia

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland are preparing to deploy to the Baltic states for Exercise Spring Storm, one of the largest multinational military drills NATO will conduct this year. Before flying out the troops spent weeks completing a demanding preparatory exercise called Black Cyclone…

The Times of India

Latvian defence minister has 'no doubt' US would aid NATO allies if needed

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds hailed an "excellent relationship" between the US and its allies despite President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric and threats to exit NATO.

Euronews

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NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea, French team says

Many of the Russian flights that NATO monitors with its Baltic air policing mission, in place since Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joined the alliance in 2004, are to and from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

Euronews

Moscow threatens Baltic states, claiming they help Ukraine strike Russia

The Russian foreign ministry issued veiled threats to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, accusing them of assisting Ukraine in Kyiv’s campaign against Russia’s oil terminals.

Euronews

Estonia, Latvia struck by drones coming from Russian airspace

Drones originating from Russia struck an Estonian power plant and fell in Latvia, highlighting spillover risks from the Ukraine war. Estonian authorities confirmed a drone entered from Russia and hit a power plant chimney, while Latvia reported a drone falling on its territory. These incidents underscore the escalating regional impact…

The Times of India

Albania World Cup 2026 squad: Sylvinho's latest selection ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs

The prospective Albania World Cup 2026 squad will take on Poland and - if successful - either Ukraine or Sweden for a place in North America

FourFourTwo

Toms Skujiņš out of Spring Classics for the first time in a decade in big blow for Lidl-Trek and Mads Pedersen

Latvian champion got sick during the brutally wet stage 4 of Paris-Nice and has barely trained since

Cycling News

Latvia's security service says 2 people set fire to a train and rail equipment for Russia

Latvia’s State Security Service says two people set fire to a train and key railway equipment in Russia’s interest

The Independent UK

Why are countries boycotting the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony?

A number of nations have decided to boycott Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Winter Paralympics. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed athletes from Ukraine, Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland will all stay away from the ceremony. The decision to boycott comes after the IPC confirmed six…

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Probe into Russian-backed parcel bomb plot identifies 22 suspects

The suspected perpetrators were recruited from Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Ukraine.

Euronews

Seven EU ministers ask Commission to keep rules on energy pricing and invest more in clean power

Energy ministers from Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal are concerned that the EU executive might change market rules, claiming the decision would undermine investments in clean power. Fears for the future of the bloc's carbon market are also growing.

The Independent UK

Russian scholar detained and ‘blacklisted’ in Latvia minutes before delivering lecture on North Korea

Scholar says he is backlisted from Latvia due to his views on North Korea

Euronews

‘Glass half full’: Latvian minister says EU must move faster on Ukraine support and defence

The EU will cover €90 billion of Ukraine's financial and military needs over the coming two years, and is working on a 20th package of sanctions to further cripple Russia's ability to finance its war through exports of fossil fuel.

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Evening Standard

Police assessing claims Epstein trafficked women into UK through London airport

Gordon Brown shocked to read emails about paedophile financier boasting he could transport girls from Latvia, Lithuania and Russia

Evening Standard

Gordon Brown urges Met Police to investigate Andrew over Epstein ‘sex trafficking’ flights to London

Gordon Brown says he was shocked to read emails about Epstein boasting he could use Stansted Airport to fly in girls from Latvia, Lithuania and Russia

Sports Illustrated

Three Takeaways From Team USA’s 5–1 Victory Over Latvia at Milan Cortina Olympics

The U.S. men’s ice hockey team got the job done in its first game at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

Team USA vs. Latvia: Three Bold Predictions for U.S. in First Game of Winter Olympics

The U.S. men’s ice hockey team plays its first game of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Thursday in a showdown against Latvia.

Sports Illustrated

Team USA Men’s Olympic Hockey Schedule: Full List of Games at Milan Cortina Olympics

Team USA will make its Milan Cortina Olympic debut on Thursday against Latvia. Here’s a look at the full schedule of games.

Euronews

Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia

Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns.

Euronews

Latvian PM and Estonian president back special EU envoy for Russia-Ukraine talks

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have voiced support for the idea of appointing a special European envoy to take part in talks with the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine.

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