February 5, 2026, 12:50 p.mFebruary 5, 2026, 12:50 p.m The Balkan country of Albania has lifted the ban on access to the video platform Tiktok that was imposed less than a year ago. This was decided by the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama, as Albanian media reported. The access ban, which came into force […]
Continue ReadingByChiara Zampiva&Euronews Published on 05/02/2026 – 12:40 GMT+1•Updated 12:41 The ongoing dispute between social services and an Anglo-Australian family living in rural Italy, which has drawn international attention, had a fresh turn after health experts recommended returning three children to their parents. A report by psychiatrists from the Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti Local Health Authority said it is […]
Continue ReadingVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado estimated that Venezuela could hold new democratic elections in less than a year, she told POLITICO, but has not yet spoken with President Donald Trump about starting that process. “We believe that a real transferring process with manual voting … throughout the process could be done in nine to […]
Continue ReadingFeb 5, 2026, 12:13 p.mFeb 5, 2026, 12:13 p.m Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and expressed hope for a change of government in Berlin. On Platform X, Araghtschi accused Merz of “political naivety” and a “disgusting character”. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.Image: keystone Araghtschi further wrote that Iran has […]
Continue ReadingThe agency takes issue with Amazon’s pricing restrictions, and in particular its pricing cap, on what third-party sellers can charge without being penalized under the platform’s rules. “We will vigorously challenge the FCO’s conclusion, which is based on unique German regulation and directly conflicts with EU competition law consumer standards,” said Rocco Bräuniger, Amazon’s country […]
Continue ReadingAs the 2026 Winter Olympics open competition, Oliver Farry welcomes Louis Moustakas, Head of Institute for Sport and Sustainable Development (ISSD) at the University of Applied Sciences. He explores the deeper implications at play all across the sports world. While Olympic organisers tout sustainability commitments such as using existing venues, the sheer scale of 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 The French Navy has intercepted a boat that was carrying about 678kg of cocaine, France‘s Armed Forces Minister said on Thursday. Catherine Vautrin wrote on X that the cargo […]
Continue ReadingNew European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable.
Continue ReadingNew European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable.
Continue ReadingPost reporters ventured to northwest Nigeria, where fighters affiliated with the Islamic State are on the offensive despite December airstrikes ordered by President Trump.
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