This is how Trump spoke about Switzerland in Davos

Video: watson/Elena Maria Müller January 21, 2026, 4:06 p.mJanuary 21, 2026, 4:20 p.m Donald Trump spoke in Davos, among other things, about the customs negotiations with Switzerland. “They paid nothing for the imports into the USA and sold their beautiful watches. We had a deficit of 41 billion. That’s why we imposed the high tariffs. […]

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Ukraine remains the main issue, Rutte says

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on European allies to stay focused on Ukraine despite mounting tensions over who should control Greenland. “The main issue is not Greenland. Now, the main issue is Ukraine,” Rutte said, after repeating he would not comment on transatlantic tensions […]

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Trump mocks Macron’s aviator sunglasses during Davos speech: ‘What the hell happened’

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Donald Trump has mocked Emmanuel Macron’s striking aviator sunglasses during his rambling speech at Davos, joking “what the hell happened?” about the French President. Macron drew attention for wearing […]

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Leo XIV criticizes wars around the world

January 21, 2026, 2:26 p.mJanuary 21, 2026, 3:33 p.m Pope Leo XIV made a new appeal for peace at Wednesday’s general audience, criticizing the increasing disregard for human dignity worldwide. The Pope also remembered Paul VI in the audience hall. gathered believers to the current week of prayer.Image: keystone At the same time, he complained […]

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Supporting digital connectivity with simpler rules

  Digital connectivity is a cornerstone of our increasingly interconnected, technology-driven societies. Making advanced connectivity widely available is essential for Europe’s competitiveness. To help operators invest more easily in modern fibre and mobile networks, the Commission is proposing to update and simplify EU rules on digital connectivity with the digital networks act. The proposal will […]

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