China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
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Mexico’s president announces help for Cuba after US threats
This isn’t the first time Claudia Sheinbaum has stood up to Donald Trump.Image: keystone After US tariff threats against Cuba’s oil suppliers, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced new humanitarian aid deliveries for the socialist Caribbean island. 02/02/2026, 04:5002/02/2026, 04:50 “This week we are planning humanitarian aid to Cuba (…) in the form of food and […]
Continue ReadingThe Swiss mega cocaine trial could end in acquittals
Lots of circumstantial evidence and evidence, pre-incriminated defendants, a network of helpers in Switzerland – but one of the largest drug trials could still end without a guilty verdict. 02/02/2026, 04:4702/02/2026, 04:47 Henry Habegger / ch media Enver H.*, 31, is not a blank slate. In November 2017, according to an Italian court decision, he […]
Continue ReadingTrump wants to close Kennedy Center for renovation – for 2 years
Trump wants to redesign the Kennedy Center according to his wishes – he has already had the nameplates added.Image: keystone First, US President Donald Trump added his own name to the Kennedy Center in Washington amid public protest, now he wants to redesign the cultural center according to his wishes. 02/02/2026, 04:1902/02/2026, 04:19 The Republican […]
Continue ReadingPolitician Söder demands “more work” from the Germans
Markus Söder wants to make Germans work longer.Image: keystone The Bavarian politician Markus Söder wants reforms for more economic growth – and as quickly as possible, despite the upcoming state elections. Söder’s demand is that the Germans should work more. 02/02/2026, 04:1602/02/2026, 04:16 An article by CSU boss Markus Söder sees extra work as a […]
Continue ReadingGiant rat leads floating parade to kick off Venice Carnival 2026
The grand opening to the Venice Carnival 2026 took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals. As is tradition, a giant paper-mâché rat aboard a gondola lead the way; known as “Pantegana”, it is a long-standing symbol of the carnival. The two-week festival attracts tourists […]
Continue ReadingPolish divorcees find they may still be married amid chaotic judicial cleanup – POLITICO
The case boils down to moves by Tusk’s pro-EU administration to reject decisions by some judges appointed under the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) administration that led Poland’s government from 2015 to 2023. The Giżycko judge ruled that the couple’s original divorce judgment was legally “non-existent” because it had been signed off by one of […]
Continue ReadingEurope may want to cool its Carney fever – POLITICO
The cars-for-canola deal also carries a certain irony: Canada is importing the very technology that makes fossil fuels obsolete. China is electrifying at dizzying speed, with the International Energy Agency projecting its oil consumption will peak as early as next year thanks to “extraordinary” electric vehicle sales. That means Beijing probably isn’t desperate for new […]
Continue ReadingPortugal’s conservatives back left-wing candidate to avoid a far-right president – POLITICO
During a session of the Portuguese parliament, lawmakers lambasted the center-right leader for failing to choose between “a democrat” and someone who wants to “end the democratic regime.” The country’s political analysts interpret the prime minister’s refusal to back Seguro as a tactical decision aimed at not alienating the most conservative wing of his party, […]
Continue ReadingVon der Leyen’s management style ‘not good for Europe,’ says ex-commissioner – POLITICO
On U.S. relations, Schmit criticized the Commission for not publicly defending former commissioner Breton, who was handed a travel ban by Washington over what it views as unfair efforts to regulate American social media and tech giants. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier told POLITICO at the time that the College of Commissioners agreed to provide Breton […]
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