Finland starts building fence along Russia border

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3 years ago

March 1, 2023

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Just a few hours from St Petersburg is Finland, where the country has begun constructing a 200-kilometre fence on its border with Russia to boost security

The Border Guard said it will be three metres tall with barbed wire on top.

Finland shares the longest European Union border with Russia.

Right now, Finland’s borders are secured primarily by light wooden fences.

Finland decided to build the fence due to a rise in Russians seeking to escape conscription to fight in Ukraine.

Night vision cameras, lights and loudspeakers will be installed in certain sections of the fence.

The Nordic country also moved closer to joining the NATO alliance.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says now is the time to allow Finland and Ukraine will join in time.

Its parliament started debating a bill to speed up the country’s bid, with a vote expected on Wednesday.

Only Turkey and Hungary have yet to approve the Finnish and Swedish bids to join the defensive bloc.

Finland’s Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, says that the quicker western allies give Ukraine more heavy weapons, “the sooner the war will end”.

Armed figure seen on CCTV as search intensifies for Savannah Guthries mother

CCTV shows armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

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6 hours ago

February 11, 2026

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CCTV shows an armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as the search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

New CCTV footage has been released as police intensify the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US Today show presenter Savannah Guthrie, who vanished in Tucson, Arizona.

The 84-year-old disappeared after returning home on January 31, with authorities now believing she may have been kidnapped during the early hours of February 1.

Investigators say the case has entered a critical phase as public attention grows around the alarming circumstances of her disappearance.

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Trump hints at military pressure as U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

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6 hours ago

February 11, 2026

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US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

The United States and Iran have returned to the negotiating table in Oman, marking a fresh attempt to ease escalating nuclear tensions between the two long-time rivals. President Donald Trump described the talks as promising, suggesting momentum toward further discussions.

Iran’s Foreign Minister echoed cautious optimism, calling the meetings a positive first step while acknowledging deep-seated trust issues remain unresolved. At the heart of the talks is a major sticking point — the White House’s insistence that Iran dismantle its nuclear capability entirely.

Iran, however, maintains it has a sovereign right to enrich uranium, setting the stage for difficult negotiations ahead as both sides test whether diplomacy can hold.

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PM Keir Starmer facing his biggest leadership crisis yet

UK PM Keir Starmer faces pressure over Epstein links and party unrest, with approval at 20% amid resignation calls.

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1 day ago

February 10, 2026

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PM Keir Starmer faces pressure over Epstein links and party unrest, with approval at 20% amid resignation calls.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under intense political pressure as he risks becoming the first UK leader linked to the Epstein scandal. His approval rating has plummeted to just 20 percent, leaving him vulnerable to criticism from within Labour and raising fresh questions about his leadership.

The party has faced further turbulence following the resignation of Peter Mandelson, who stepped down amid revelations over his ambassadorial appointment and an ongoing police investigation. This latest development has intensified scrutiny on Labour’s senior figures and added to concerns about instability at the top.

Opposition from Labour lawmakers continues to grow, with increasing calls for Starmer to resign despite support from cabinet members. Many fear that a leadership challenge could deepen divisions within the party and create wider economic uncertainty.

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