• Croatian sentenced to 50 years for killing 7-year-old student
  • Trump Says he Won't Use Force to Acquire Greenland
  • Thousands protest far-right surge in Croatia
  • Israeli Fire Kills 11 Palestinians in Gaza
  • Croatians commemorate the siege of Vukovar
Trump's Threats Challenge Europe's Security and Prosperity, EU Chief Says

BRUSSELS (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs on its backers pose a challenge to Europe’s security, principles and prosperity, European Council President António Costa said on Wednesday. “All these three dimensions are being tested in the current moment of transatlantic relations,” said Costa.

Croatia reintroduces military conscription

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) – Croatia’s parliament on Friday voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member country.

Trump to Meet With Zelenskyy as Ukraine Endures Bitter Winter

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – About 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remained without heating Wednesday, and nearly 60% of the Ukrainian capital was without power, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, after days of Russian bombardment of Ukraine’s power grid and as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to hold talks with the Ukrainian leader.

Berkshire Hathaway eyes selling off it's 325 million Kraft Heinz shares

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Warren Buffett’s successor appears to be considering his first significant move after taking over as CEO this month. Kraft Heinz warned investors Tuesday that Berkshire Hathaway may be interested in selling its 325 million shares in the name brand food giant that Buffett helped create back in 2015. The news came in a filing with stock market regulators.

Ryanair CEO dismisses Elon Musk's idea of buying the airline as feud escalates

LONDON (AP) – The CEO of Ryanair on Wednesday dismissed Elon Musk’s idea of buying the budget airline and shrugged off insults from the billionaire, in a war of words that erupted over installing Starlink systems on aircraft. The spat between one of the world’s richest individuals and one of Europe’s most outspoken corporate bosses has been escalating for days.

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement

BRUSSELS (AP) – European Union lawmakers on Wednesday voted to hold up ratification of a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries over concerns about the legality of the deal.

Trump Says he Won't Use Force to Acquire Greenland

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but he said he wouldn’t employ force to achieve that – using his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum to repeatedly deride European allies and vow that NATO shouldn’t stand in the way of U.S. expansionism.

Israeli Fire Kills 11 Palestinians in Gaza, Including 2 Children

CAIRO (AP) – Israeli forces on Wednesday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two 13-year-old boys, three journalists and a woman, hospitals in the war-battered enclave said. It was one of the deadliest days in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect in October and comes at a time when the U.S. is trying to implement its challenging second phase.

Trump to Meet With Zelenskyy as Ukraine Endures Bitter Winter

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – About 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remained without heating Wednesday, and nearly 60% of the Ukrainian capital was without power, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, after days of Russian bombardment of Ukraine’s power grid and as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to hold talks with the Ukrainian leader.