Mark Carney’s government is reconsidering the purchase of F-35 jets from the USA.Image: keystone Feb 5, 2026, 10:48Feb 5, 2026, 10:48 According to media reports, Canada is reconsidering its planned purchase of F-35 jets from the USA. The background, as it is said, is the escalating trade dispute with the southern neighboring country. Canada has […]
Continue ReadingThe International Olympic Committee has called on attendees at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday to “be respectful to each other”, amid fears that US athletes and politicians could face jeers as the controversial presence of US ICE agents at the games has sparked anger in Italy.
Continue ReadingThe European Union is one step closer to agreeing on joint efforts with the United States and Japan to “increase economic security and national security” by securing the supply of critical raw materials, according to a statement. Within the coming 30 days, the EU and the two nations are expected to sign a memorandum of […]
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 Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has formally requested France’s assistance in resolving an enduring border dispute with Thailand, a conflict that twice escalated into armed clashes last year. Mr […]
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama’s documentary “Becoming” saw a sharp increase in viewership over the weekend.Image: Netflix In 2020, Michelle Obama released “Becoming.” The documentary achieved almost 50 million minutes watched on the same weekend that the current First Lady’s documentary was released in cinemas. Feb 5, 2026, 10:16 am02/05/2026, 11:18 Michelle Obama’s 2020 documentary “Becoming” saw a […]
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama’s documentary “Becoming” saw a sharp increase in viewership over the weekend.Image: Netflix In 2020, Michelle Obama released “Becoming.” The documentary achieved almost 50 million minutes watched on the same weekend that the current First Lady’s documentary was released in cinemas. Feb 5, 2026, 10:16 amFeb 5, 2026, 10:16 am Michelle Obama’s 2020 documentary […]
Continue ReadingThe traditional “Washington Post” is facing drastic staff cuts. Foreign correspondents as well as the areas of local news, sports and literature are particularly affected. 02/05/2026, 09:3702/05/2026, 09:37 An article by Clear-cutting at the “Washington Post”: The daily newspaper from the US capital, which has been in crisis for years, announced on Wednesday that it […]
Continue ReadingListen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News As the political drama over Peter Mandelson spills into the Commons – with another climbdown and a damaging revelation – it raises the bigger question: How secure is the Sir Keir Starmer premiership? With some MPs calling for Sir Keir to go – along with his […]
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 Melania Trump has confirmed she remains in direct communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s team, pursuing efforts to facilitate the return of more Ukrainian children from Russia. The announcement […]
Continue ReadingGood Morning. I’m Mared Gwyn with a packed newsletter to start your Thursday. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen want to meet President Emmanuel Macron in Paris later today – amid reports that Macron discretely sent his most senior diplomat, Emmanuel Bonne, to meet his Russian counterpart Iouri Ouchakov in Moscow earlier this week. […]
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