Donald Trump sent U.K. officials into a tailspin last month when he fired off a social media post calling the Chagos Islands deal an “act of great stupidity” — despite previously backing the move. The U.S. president’s about-turn in support came as the U.K. backed Greenland amid Trump’s threats to seize the Danish territory at […]
Continue ReadingEnvoys from Moscow and Kyiv have met in Geneva for a second consecutive day of US-brokered talks. “Consultations are taking place in working groups by areas within the political and military tracks,” the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, wrote in English on X. “We are working on clarifying the parameters and mechanisms of […]
Continue ReadingThe high price of the subscriptions, which were reported as the country reels from weeks of devastating storms that have caused millions in damage, generated headlines and prompted criticism of the prime minister. “Deep down, the real problem is this: those who manage state funds — which are paid for by all of us taxpayers […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 18/02/2026 – 11:19 GMT+1 The European Commission has just launched a formal, priority investigation into the e-commerce giant under the EU’s Digital Services Act. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Interested? Let’s unbox this together. Brussels is targeting Shein’s entire business model. They are investigating its addictive design, such as giving users points and rewards to keep […]
Continue ReadingEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job early, ahead of next year’s French presidential election, to give outgoing French leader Emmanuel Macron an input into picking her successor, the Financial Times said on Wednesday. Lagarde’s term is due to end in October 2027, but some fear that the far right may […]
Continue ReadingDespite President Donald Trump’s opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank that experts say may lead to seizure of territory.
Continue ReadingFebruary 18, 2026, 11:00 a.mFebruary 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m Ukraine refuses to give up additional territories in negotiations to end the war, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyj can imagine that his compatriots could agree to freeze the conflict on the current front line. Zelensky said this to the US news portal “Axios” before Russian-Ukrainian talks mediated […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.Image: keystone California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks in an interview with “Zeit” about Gianni Infantino, the new cohesion in Europe – and a possible presidential candidacy. 02/18/2026, 10:51February 18, 2026, 11:21 am The Interview with “Zeit” took place on the sidelines of the Munich […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 18, 2026, 10:50February 18, 2026, 10:50 Small white dots light up. Sometimes just a few, sometimes a few next to each other. They are located in the hips, the legs, the face, even the eyes and the brain. These are x-rays. Each of the small white dots represents a metal ball measuring two to […]
Continue ReadingIt’s an effort to reassure investors and businesses that Reform can be trusted with the British economy. It was only last month that his party leader, Nigel Farage, told the World Economic Forum in Davos he doesn’t like banks, would scrap interest payments lenders receive through the BoE’s quantitative easing program, and refused to rule […]
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