Epstein scandal: Paris justice system examines evidence of French perpetrators
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Newsom says Trump’s attacks are bringing Europe together
California Gov. Gavin Newsom handed his arch nemesis a backhanded compliment on Saturday, noting President Donald Trump’s attacks on Europe have united the continent in critical ways. Newsom, during a panel at the Munich Security Conference, said Trump’s behavior toward the alliance — from threatening to seize Greenland to questioning the NATO alliance and enacting […]
Continue ReadingStunning costumes and nonstop street parties at Brazil Carnival
Carnival celebrations returned to Brazilian cities with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn and hundreds of raucous roaming parties flooding the streets. Carnival King Momo, Danilo Vieira, receives the key of the city from Mayor Eduardo Paes during a ceremony officially kicking off Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (Silvia Izquierdo/AP) A reveller […]
Continue ReadingGermany: Large Iran demonstration in Munich
Twice as many people showed up at the Iran demonstration in Munich as expected.Image: keystone Around 250,000 people demonstrated peacefully against the Iranian government in Munich. This is the largest rally in the Bavarian capital for years. Feb 14, 2026, 8:17 p.mFeb 14, 2026, 8:17 p.m According to official information, around 250,000 people showed their […]
Continue ReadingWill Warsaw become the seat of a new EU agency? To be decided in March
At stake is prestige, hundreds of jobs and influence over how the European Union will protect its economic borders for decades to come. The new office is expected to be operational this year and will become fully operational two years later. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Who wants to face Warsaw? The list of candidates is long. In […]
Continue ReadingEurope’s Trump whisperer doesn’t buy US cuddly pivot – POLITICO
His comments came after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a speech in Munich that touched on Make America Great Again themes, highlighting Europe and America’s common heritage and shared Christian values, and also underlined that the U.S. still sees European countries as allies. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, a close Trump ally, […]
Continue ReadingThe conversation on European nukes is heating up in Munich – POLITICO
Estonia isn’t ruling out joining early-stage talks on a common nuclear deterrent in Europe, Deputy Defense Minister Tuuli Duneton said in an interview. “We are always open to discuss” with partners, she said, while emphasizing the U.S. was still “committed to providing nuclear deterrence for allied nations.” Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Siliņa echoed that. “Nuclear […]
Continue ReadingUS Governor Newsom sees growing resistance to Trump
Feb 14, 2026, 7:16 p.mFeb 14, 2026, 7:16 p.m The Democratic governor of California, Gavin Newsom, sees growing European determination to counter US President Donald Trump. “I think Europe feels more united today than it has for a long time,” said Newsom during his second appearance at the Munich Security Conference. And that is perhaps […]
Continue ReadingCuban cigar festival called off as US blockade worsens energy crisis
The annual aficionados’ bonanza has been postponed until further notice as shortages affect international travel.
Continue ReadingIsrael presents Swiss NGOs with an “impossible choice”
Khan Younès, in the south of the Gaza Strip, January 2026.Keystone More than 40 NGOs in Gaza and the West Bank are at risk of having their registration in Israel revoked – a decision that could have “catastrophic consequences”, three Swiss-based organizations warn. Feb 14, 2026, 6:24 p.mFeb 14, 2026, 6:24 p.m The situation of […]
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