On 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 head of the World Economic Forum has stepped down following an investigation into his ties to the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Borge Brende, the president and CEO […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 26, 2026, 12:31 p.mFebruary 26, 2026, 12:31 p.m Another part of the pilots in the Lufthansa Group has prepared to strike. A strike vote by the Cockpit Association (VC) union resulted in 99 percent of the votes cast at the Lufthansa Cityline subsidiary supporting a possible industrial action. According to the union, 95 percent […]
Continue ReadingOffering “peaceful coexistence or eternal confrontation,” North Korea’s leader said he would only restart talks if the U.S. ends “hostile” policies and accepts Pyongyang’s nuclear status.
Continue ReadingThe internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.
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 Two British men have been arrested in Spain for allegedly staging a bizarre fake kidnapping to extort £725 worth of cash from a relative, police have said. The 51-year-old […]
Continue ReadingAfter landing at Medellín airport in Colombia, damage was discovered on an American Airlines plane. This looks suspiciously like a bullet hole. Feb 26, 2026, 11:23Feb 26, 2026, 11:23 Anna-Lena Janzen / t-online An article by A suspected bullet hole was discovered on a US passenger plane after landing in Colombia. Ground staff at Medellín […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 26, 2026, 11:15 amFebruary 26, 2026, 11:15 am The ailing sporting goods manufacturer Puma slipped deep into the red last year. The number two industry in Germany has been in trouble for a long time. Puma will now concentrate on core sports and fewer products.Image: keystone In continuing operations, the bottom line in 2025 […]
Continue Reading02/26/2026, 11:0602/26/2026, 11:06 Iran says it has submitted a draft for a new nuclear agreement with the USA. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the “elements regarding a possible agreement” to the Omani mediator on Wednesday evening shortly before the start of the third round of negotiations, as the state news agency Irna reported. This Thursday, […]
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 Belgium will install an air-defence system at Europe’s second biggest port, Port of Antwerp, according to local media reports. The report by Belgian newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen, citing Prime […]
Continue ReadingAs the spring statement approaches and another senior figure departs the No 11 Treasury machine, can the chancellor find more money to appease the public and her party? Sam and Anne pore over the policy areas pushing for further cash – especially student loans and defence – despite Rachel Reeves insisting this isn’t a moment […]
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