02/02/2026, 08:0802/02/2026, 08:08 In the affair surrounding the convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the British politician and former ambassador to the USA, Peter Mandelson, has resigned from his membership in the Labor Party. After new allegations about his connection to Epstein, he wanted to spare the British ruling party “further embarrassment,” the politician wrote […]
Continue Reading02/02/2026, 07:5102/02/2026, 08:48 Music icon Cher caused confusion with her performance at the Grammys in Los Angeles. The 79-year-old was first invited onto the stage to receive an honorary award. Afterwards she wanted to leave the stage again – apparently the plan was for her to present the award for the best recording of the […]
Continue ReadingIran has declared the armies of European countries “terrorist groups,” after the EU last Thursday agreed to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. During a session in Tehran, lawmakers wore IRGC uniforms and chanted slogans including “Death to America’ and “Shame on you, Europe.” Meanwhile, calls are growing inside Iran for […]
Continue Reading02/02/2026, 07:3702/02/2026, 07:37 After months of struggle, heavily indebted France finally receives a budget for the current year. Before the budget is officially considered approved, minority Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu must survive two no-confidence votes in the National Assembly this Monday evening. These were requested by the right-wing nationalists of Marine Le Pen on the […]
Continue ReadingAfter criticism and ridicule of him and his administration’s policies, US President Donald Trump insulted the Grammy Gala and presenter Trevor Noah. 02/02/2026, 07:3602/02/2026, 1:30 p.m The music awards ceremony was “garbage” and “practically unwatchable,” Trump wrote on his online mouthpiece Truth Social. Trump described South African comedian Trevor Noah, who hosted the gala for […]
Continue ReadingSeen two years later, a suppressed U.S cable warning of a “wasteland” in northern Gaza, as reported by Reuters, is a small footnote of history.
Continue ReadingSeen two years later, a suppressed U.S cable warning of a “wasteland” in northern Gaza, as reported by Reuters, is a small footnote of history.
Continue Reading02/02/2026, 07:2002/02/2026, 07:20 According to preliminary results, the conservative Laura Fernández is clearly ahead in the presidential election in Costa Rica. According to the highest electoral court, the candidate from the Sovereign People’s Party (PPSO) received almost 49 percent of the votes after 88 percent of the polling stations were counted. A total of 20 […]
Continue ReadingIn Rome, tourists have to pay entry to the world-famous Trevi Fountain for the first time. 02/02/2026, 07:1902/02/2026, 07:19 Starting today, Monday, two euros will be charged for access to the demarcated area directly at the “Fontana di Trevi” water basin. Popular tourist destination: The Trevi Fountain in Rome.Image: keystone With this measure, the Italian […]
Continue ReadingMany German cities and municipalities will face public transport disruptions on Monday after the Ver.di labour union called on workers to strike over shorter working hours and higher bonuses. “Public transport employees are under a lot of stress due to extremely unfavourable working hours, shift work, and constant time pressure,” Christine Behle, the union’s deputy […]
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