Europe faces defense challenges without U.S. support, needing significant spending and a nuclear strategy to achieve self-sufficiency, amid concerns over U.S. reliability. Meanwhile, EU-NATO cooperation remains pivotal, with Arctic security and Ukraine dominating discussions, and a major trade deal between India and the EU nearing completion.

The UK grapples with a measles resurgence due to declining vaccination rates, threatening its previously measles-free status. Health officials stress the need for improved vaccine access to restore herd immunity amidst a global rise in measles cases.

Mick Jagger's granddaughter Assisi Jackson's partner, Alexander Key, is missing after last being seen in Boscastle, Cornwall, on January 23rd. Authorities and family are urging for public assistance in the search, as challenging winter conditions complicate efforts.

Interpol's Operation Liberterra III, spanning 119 countries, resulted in 3,744 arrests and safeguarded over 4,414 potential trafficking victims. The operation exposed evolving trafficking networks utilizing digital platforms and new routes, with significant activity noted in Africa, involving South American and Asian individuals.

SpotDraft, backed by Qualcomm Ventures, advances on-device AI with VerifAI, facilitating offline contract management on Snapdragon X Elite devices. Targeting 100% revenue growth in 2026, SpotDraft sees broad enterprise adoption with key clients like Apollo.io, while Qualcomm shares face a marginal dip.

The AIRR program expands AI compute resources in the UK, as DAWN upgrades with AMD chips and Dell servers, aiming to boost national AI capabilities. Cambridge's DAWN system is set to be six times more powerful by spring 2026, enhancing research and innovation.

China and India are improving diplomatic and economic ties, marked by resumed direct flights, increased trade, and high-level meetings. Both nations aim to counterbalance U.S. economic policies and reduce geopolitical risks, despite lingering border tensions.

Japan is urging fishermen to avoid the Senkaku Islands as tensions with China escalate, fearing small incidents could lead to conflict. Despite this, some fishermen remain committed to operating there, balancing sovereignty concerns with economic needs.

Robbyant, an AI company under Ant Group, has open-sourced its LingBot-Depth model to democratize advanced spatial perception for robots, partnering with hardware leaders like Orbbec. This strategic move aims to enhance robot performance in diverse environments by leveraging Orbbec's stereo cameras and depth engine, while also fostering innovation through open resources and community collaboration.

Cisco's 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark reveals 90% of organizations are expanding privacy programs with 93% planning additional investments in AI governance. The report stresses the need for robust, harmonized international data transfer rules as India and other markets grapple with data localization and security challenges, highlighting the necessity of holistic governance for scalable innovation.