Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday condemned anti-Olympics protesters and the unknown perpetrators of railway sabotage that caused train delays, particularly on the line between Bologna and Venice. “Then you have them, the enemies of Italy and Italians, who demonstrate ‘against the Olympics,’ causing these images to be broadcast on television around the world. […]
Continue ReadingThe makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland. The creator of the “Made O’Meter” app, Ian Rosenfeldt, says he saw around 30,000 downloads of […]
Continue ReadingFeb 8, 2026, 11:41 amFeb 8, 2026, 11:41 am The runoff election for the presidency began this morning in Portugal, which was hit by a series of storms. Around eleven million eligible voters are called upon to choose a successor to the conservative incumbent Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The polling stations close at 7 p.m. […]
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 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has branded anti-Olympics protesters as “enemies of Italy” following violent clashes on the fringes of a demonstration in Milan and sabotage attacks on 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 Jack Lang, France’s former Culture Minister, has stepped down from his role as head of a prominent Parisian cultural centre following allegations of past financial ties to convicted sex […]
Continue ReadingCaroline Lang was also to inherit $5 million in Epstein’s will, according to Mediapart. Caroline Lang told the outlet that the fund was to support emerging artists and that she knew nothing of the will. “The accusations against me are inaccurate, and I will prove it, beyond the noise and fury of the media and […]
Continue ReadingVideo: watson/Emanuella Kälin Extreme weather Feb 8, 2026, 11:11 amFeb 8, 2026, 11:11 am Videos show the dramatic extent of the Atlantic depression “Marta”: flooded streets, destroyed infrastructure and rivers overflowing their banks characterize the situation. On Saturday the storm hit Portugal and Spain with full force. A Portuguese rescue worker drowned in a raging […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump and Tulsi Gabbard (archive photo).Image: keystone A person close to Trump apparently had contact with a foreign secret service. As a result, the information should probably not be made public. February 8, 2026, 10:50February 8, 2026, 10:50 An article by The NSA apparently has evidence of a suspicious phone call from a person […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump firmly believes that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.Image: keystone Donald Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Because that didn’t work out in 2025, his supporters want to push through a nomination this year. However, the Swiss representative contacted is holding back. Feb 8, 2026, 10:21 amFeb 8, 2026, 10:21 am Donald Trump […]
Continue ReadingAt least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.
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