February 2026 – Page 299

L’Assemblée nationale va enquêter sur la fiscalité des plus riches – POLITICO

February 3, 2026admin

PARIS — La loi de finances 2026 à peine envoyée au Conseil constitutionnel, les députés s’apprêtent à enquêter sur “l’imposition des plus hauts patrimoines et des revenus les plus élevés et leur contribution au financement des services publics”, a appris POLITICO auprès de deux sources parlementaires. Le groupe d’élus indépendants Liot est à l’initiative de cette demande de commission d’enquête, qui doit être entérinée mardi à l’issue de la conférence […]

‘I’m definitely not like an angel’: Meloni jokes about cherub lookalike after uproar

February 3, 2026admin

ByEuronews Published on 03/02/2026 – 10:41 GMT+1 Both church and state in Italy are investigating the restoration of a cherub in a Roman church that bears a striking resemblance to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The diocese of Rome and the Italian culture ministry have launched separate probes into the recent renovations at the Basilica of […]

Russia fires hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine one day before UAE talks

February 3, 2026admin

Russia has fired around 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine in a major attack overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The barrage came a day before the two countries are due to attend US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on ending the war, which Russia launched nearly four […]

Iran’s president says it is ready to negotiate with the US

February 3, 2026admin

Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue “fair and equitable” talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.

Russia attacks Ukraine’s power sector again despite Trump’s call for pause

February 3, 2026admin

The president said he persuaded Russia’s Vladimir Putin to stop striking Ukraine’s energy grid during a frigid period, but missiles fell on Kyiv hours later.

Russia attacks Ukraine’s power sector again despite Trump’s call for pause

February 3, 2026admin

The president said he persuaded Russia’s Vladimir Putin to stop striking Ukraine’s energy grid during a frigid period, but missiles fell on Kyiv hours later.

Teenager saves family in Australia

February 3, 2026admin

The family had been on a kayaking and paddling trip off the coast of Geographe Bay, south of Perth.Image: keystone A family was blown away by the wind during a kayaking trip off the coast of Western Australia. The 13-year-old son then set off alone to the coast to get help. His endurance surprised the […]

Russia resumes strikes against Ukraine energy infrastructure amid subzero temperatures

February 3, 2026admin

More than 1,100 buildings were left without power in Kyiv on Tuesday after Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure after a brief period where Moscow stopped targeting energy facilities. A second round of trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US will take place in Abu Dhabi this week.

Is Mandelson already plotting his next comeback? – POLITICO

February 3, 2026admin

Lord Mandelson is still the main topic for discussion on the podcast – as Anne reports back from an event with the US ambassador to London, Warren Stephens. Sam and Anne both pick over Peter Mandelson’s interview with The Times, where he is pictured standing next to an aga and seems to hint there’s still […]

More baby formula recalls likely after EU advises strict toxin limit

February 3, 2026admin

The European Union’s food safety regulator said almost no amount of the toxin cereulide is considered safe in infant formula, guidance that could prompt further product recalls. The little-known toxin has become the focus of a global infant formula safety scare that has engulfed food giants like Nestlé, Danone and Groupe Lactalis. The reference dose […]