“I believe the time has come to bring Europe’s mutual defense clause to life,” von der Leyen said, without providing specifics. “Mutual defense is not optional for the EU. It is an obligation within our own Treaty — Article 42(7) … It is our collective commitment to stand by each other in case of aggression.” […]
Continue ReadingFeb 14, 2026, 10:52 amFeb 14, 2026, 10:52 am A major police operation is underway in the case of US presenter Savannah Guthrie’s mother, who has been missing for two weeks. Since late Friday evening (local time), more than a dozen vehicles have been seen at an address a few kilometers away from the 84-year-old’s […]
Continue ReadingA woman wrapped in an Iranian flag mourns the dead demonstrators in Iran during a minute’s silence in Toronto, Canada.Image: AP Feb 14, 2026, 10:46Feb 14, 2026, 10:46 In Iran, a month after the brutal repression of protests, statements by a politician caused a stir. Mohammed Seraj, a member of the parliament’s social commission, commented […]
Continue ReadingPraise for Mozart and Shakespeare, but also for Columbus: Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference.Image: keystone analysis Hard on the matter, gentle on the tone, that’s how one could summarize the speech that the American Secretary of State gave at the Munich Security Conference. What is more surprising than his speech is how it […]
Continue ReadingRubio pleaded with the assembled world leaders to get on board with the critique of the global order that drove President Donald Trump’s return to office last year. He rehashed the administration’s complaints on the failure of international institutions, unfettered trade and energy policies that he said are “impoverishing our people,” as well as “mass […]
Continue ReadingThe NATO commander in chief in Europe is traditionally an American. Current: The four-star general Alexus Grynkewich.Image: keystone analysis Aside from the political noise surrounding Greenland, the Americans are already withdrawing from NATO. It begins in the command structure that is vital to the alliance’s survival. It is questionable whether the Europeans can fill the […]
Continue ReadingOn 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 French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot has expressed being “overwhelmed” after receiving a personal letter of support from Queen Camilla, following her ex-husband’s conviction. The Queen, a long-time campaigner against […]
Continue ReadingThe first official Eurovision Song Contest live tour, which was set to visit London this summer, has been cancelled because of “unforeseen challenges”. The organisation has apologised to fans in a message posted to the official Eurovision website, where it has announced the event will be rescheduled at a later date. The Eurovision Song Contest […]
Continue ReadingMarco Rubio speaks at the Munich Security Conference.Image: keystone 02/14/2026, 09:3402/14/2026, 09:34 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vigorously defended Donald Trump’s political course at the Munich Security Conference. At the same time, he contradicted fears that the USA could turn away further from Europe. “We take our future and yours seriously,” he said, speaking […]
Continue ReadingDrug that wasn’t just sweet for once: A passenger gave a flight crew gummy bears laced with THC.Image: Shutterstock After a flight between London and Los Angeles, three members of the cabin crew had to go to the hospital. They had eaten sweets laced with THC. 02/14/2026, 09:0302/14/2026, 09:38 Flight attendants are, by definition, high: […]
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