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Belarusian balloons full of cigarettes pose NATO’s latest security threat Space Debris

Belarusian balloons full of cigarettes pose NATO’s latest security threat

At first, they might not seem like much of a threat: weather balloons, filled with helium or hydrogen, carrying bundles of cigarettes from Belarus. But as the number of these balloons crossing into NATO airspace has multiplied — including two major incursions this week into Lithuania and Poland that forced…
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January 30, 2026
‘Potentially a fire’ Recycling

‘Potentially a fire’

There is one place in particular people must never leave old batteries, an expert in recycling has revealed.  Ireland’s recycling rates lag behind most European countries and the country is at risk of heavy fines from the EU.  On Moncrieff ,  WEEE Ireland CEO Leo Donovan said there are huge…
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January 30, 2026
Exclusive-US Slows Transfers of Islamic State Detainees to Iraq, Sources Say Syria

Exclusive-US Slows Transfers of Islamic State Detainees to Iraq, Sources Say

Reuters Syrian security forces stand guard outside al-Aqtan prison, where some Islamic State detainees are held, in Raqqa, Syria January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri By Ahmed Rasheed, Maya Gebeily and John Irish BAGHDAD Jan 30 (Reuters) - Transfers of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq by ‌the ​U.S. military…
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January 30, 2026
Saudi Arabia Hails Syrian Ceasefire as Milestone for Regional Stability Syria

Saudi Arabia Hails Syrian Ceasefire as Milestone for Regional Stability

Saudi Arabia formally welcomed a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued its statement via X, emphasizing regional peace priorities. Furthermore, the Kingdom expressed hope that this comprehensive accord will contribute to lasting peace, security, and stability…
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January 30, 2026
‘Redeeming the hordes’: New exhibition reframes Italy’s mass tourism debate Mass Tourism

‘Redeeming the hordes’: New exhibition reframes Italy’s mass tourism debate

Cuban-American-Italian artist Anita Guerra’s new solo exhibit in Rome challenges mixed feelings around mass tourism in Venice and the capital. “I know what it feels to be a visitor. I know what it feels to feel like a foreigner and to want to feel accepted.” Complicated feelings about mass tourism…
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January 30, 2026
How People Plan To Get Michelle Obama Movie to No. 1 As ‘Melania’ Premieres Michelle Obama

How People Plan To Get Michelle Obama Movie to No. 1 As ‘Melania’ Premieres

Melania Trump’s new documentary hit the big screen today, sparking online discussion as a wave of viewers pledge to take part in a streaming protest—opting to watch Michelle Obama's 2020 Netflix documentary instead. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Melania offers what the studio describes as unprecedented access to the 20…
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January 30, 2026