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BP under fire for sponsoring UK science education through museum links

BP under fire for sponsoring UK science education through museum links

Campaigners, educators challenge fossil fuel firm’s role in Science Museum training program, reports media

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Over 300 employees suspended at Belgian port after failing drug security checks
16.01.2026

Over 300 employees suspended at Belgian port after failing drug security checks

Belgium cracks down on port staff with links to drug crime following record cocaine seizures

Portugal votes Sunday with presidential runoff likely as far right gains ground
16.01.2026

Portugal votes Sunday with presidential runoff likely as far right gains ground

About 11M voters registered for election, including 1.6M living abroad

US delegation arrives in Copenhagen as row over Greenland escalates
16.01.2026

US delegation arrives in Copenhagen as row over Greenland escalates

Democratic Senator Dick Durbin says Washington, Copenhagen have been ‘friends and allies for decades'

Germany to host Syrian president next week for talks on political, economic relations
16.01.2026

Germany to host Syrian president next week for talks on political, economic relations

Chancellor Merz to meet with Ahmad al-Sharaa on Jan. 20 to discuss Syria's political transition, economic recovery, and refugee returns

Belarus approves ‘cryptocurrency bank’ regulation
16.01.2026

Belarus approves ‘cryptocurrency bank’ regulation

Subject to regulation by Belarus High-Tech Park and National Bank, crypto banks to meet growing need for crypto transactions amid Western sanctions