Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.
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No ‘business as usual’ with US: Latvian PM – POLITICO
The remarks reflect a growing consensus across Europe that the Greenland episode — the worst in a long line of feuds between allies sparked by Trump since his return to the White House — has put an unprecedented strain on transatlantic ties. On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich adopted a warmer […]
Continue ReadingNASA's crew-12 docks at International Space Station
Four astronauts docked at the International Space Station on Saturday for a research mission set to last several months. Among the crew is Sophie Adenot, who joins two American astronauts and one Russian, becoming only the second French woman to travel into space. The new team is replacing a previous crew that was forced to […]
Continue ReadingOrganizers react to condom lull on Valentine’s Day
The Olympic Village in Milano.Image: EPA ANSA A report about the use of condoms in the Olympic Villages of the Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo caused a stir. Now a solution has apparently been found. February 15, 2026, 10:55February 15, 2026, 10:55 David Digili / t-online An article by The organizers of the Winter […]
Continue ReadingEuropean leaders discuss role at Munich Summit
It is the third and final day of the Munich Security Conference, the annual gathering of political leaders, military officials and security experts, after the first two days largely focused outward on Europe’s relationships, notably the European Union’s ties with the United States and Russia’s war against Ukraine, while Sunday’s agenda turns inward to examine […]
Continue ReadingHungary PM Orbán gives inflammatory speech before April elections
Following his appearance in Munich, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is travelling to Budapest, a visit that comes just two months ahead of elections in Hungary that could see longtime leader and Trump ally Viktor Orbán lose power after 16 years, after Orbán used his annual state of the nation address on Saturday to […]
Continue ReadingRussian ‘pick-up artist’ accused of secretly filming women in Ghana
Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.
Continue ReadingEpstein Files: Swiss authorities are investigating
The Epstein Files have triggered investigations in several countries. The files also show connections to Switzerland.Image: EPA The Epstein files contain references to connections to Switzerland. The Zurich public prosecutor’s office is monitoring the situation closely – a criminal law professor believes an investigation is unlikely. 02/15/2026, 09:2302/15/2026, 09:23 The Epstein files also revealed connections […]
Continue ReadingLive: Russia says Ukrainian drones struck Black Sea port, Rubio to visit eastern Europe
A Ukrainian drone attack damaged Russia’s Taman port, sparking a fire at the strategic Black Sea hub, local officials said Sunday. The reported attack comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a two-day trip to Slovakia and Hungary, whose conservative leaders have warm ties with President Donald Trump – but have resisted pressure to […]
Continue ReadingBarack Obama speaks out
Barack Obama calls the US government’s behavior a “clown show”.Image: keystone After a racist video from the White House of Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, the ex-president spoke out publicly for the first time. 02/15/2026, 08:2202/15/2026, 08:22 An article by Former US President Barack Obama has sharply criticized the current White House official, Donald […]
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