Mark Kelly is a senator in Arizona.Image: keystone Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is to be demoted because he sharply criticized the Trump administration’s policies. The deserving soldier and astronaut defends himself. Jan 6, 2026, 5:48 amJan 6, 2026, 5:48 am An article by Following his criticism of US military operations, retired naval officer and Democratic […]
Continue ReadingThe tragedy in Crans-Montana raises many questions?Image: keystone The whole world is watching Crans-Montana and expecting an independent criminal investigation. But can and does the canton of Valais also want to do this? Experts warn that pressure from abroad is growing. 01/06/2026, 05:26Jan 6, 2026, 5:27 am Henry Habegger / ch media The fire disaster […]
Continue ReadingGetty Images US President Donald Trump’s second term is being shaped by his foreign policy ambitions. He’s followed through on threats against Venezuela by capturing its president and his wife from their heavily fortified Caracas compound in a dramatic overnight raid. When describing the operation, Trump dusted off the 1823 Monroe Doctrine and its promise […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump’s government is recommending significantly fewer vaccinations for children in the future than before. As in Switzerland, only 11 instead of 17 basic vaccinations are now recommended. Jan 6, 2026, 5:08 amJan 6, 2026, 5:08 am The vaccination recommendation should only apply to the eleven “most serious and dangerous diseases,” Trump announced […]
Continue ReadingThis is what it looks like, the new tech building block from Lego.Image: lego/dpa With the “Smart Brick”, Lego is launching a building block that makes building interactive with sound, light and recognition of figures. What’s behind the technology? 01/06/2026, 04:5001/06/2026, 04:50 An article by The Danish toy company Lego presented a new type of […]
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump reiterated Monday that he is prepared to send more troops into Venezuela if interim President Delcy Rodriguez stops cooperating with the U.S. In an interview with NBC News, Trump said Rodriguez was cooperating in the wake of the U.S. military strike on Venezuela’s capital that led to the capture of the country’s leader, Nicolás […]
Continue ReadingFrom carbonara to tiramisù, many beloved Italian classics are relatively recent creations, not much older than the culinary “blasphemies” from across the pond, like chicken parmesan or Hawaiian pizza. Even more surprising is the extent of U.S. influence on contemporary Italian food itself. Pizza, for instance, only earned its red stripes when American pizza-makers began […]
Continue ReadingThe more optimistic quarters of the Russian camp argue that Trump’s actions in Caracas show international law has been jettisoned, allowing Moscow to justify its own behavior. Others suggest, despite evidence to the contrary in the Middle East, that Trump is adhering to the 19th century Monroe Doctrine and will be content to focus on […]
Continue ReadingWhite House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller says the U.S. is in charge of Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Miller told CNN on Monday the U.S. is “by definition” in control of Venezuela after it removed Maduro in a striking military raid and has established a naval blockade of the South American country. […]
Continue ReadingSnow in front of the Eiffel Tower: Parisian drivers are less pleased with the white splendor.Image: keystone The winter weather has caused more than 1,000 kilometers of traffic jams in the greater Paris area. According to the Sytadin transport service, the mark was exceeded in the late afternoon. Jan 6, 2026, 2:41 amJan 6, 2026, […]
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