Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia
Serhii Kyslytsia is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.
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US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
Continue ReadingPoland’s far right stages ‘Star Wars’ merger to dodge deregistration ahead of 2027 vote – POLITICO
Mentzen had appealed the November court ruling, but rather than wait for the process to play out, his allies registered The Empire Strikes Back in January as a Plan B. At a closed-door congress on Saturday, delegates voted to merge the two entities, transferring New Hope’s structures and assets to the new party. Confederation officials […]
Continue ReadingDirector Reiner’s son denies guilt
Nick Reiner at his arraignment reading in the Supreme Court in Los Angeles, California, USA on February 23, 2026.Image: keystone Feb 23, 2026, 7:46 p.mFeb 23, 2026, 7:46 p.m After the violent death of “Harry and Sally” director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, the couple’s son, who was charged with murder, pleaded “not guilty” […]
Continue ReadingMEPs endorse Andrés Ritter as the next EU Chief Prosecutor | News
On Monday, MEPs in the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs voted to endorse the appointment of Andrés Ritter as the next European Chief Prosecutor, the head of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). He received 52 votes in favour of his appointment and 10 votes against, with 6 abstentions. On 3 December […]
Continue ReadingRob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder of his parents
Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his parents, acclaimed director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner’s lawyer, deputy public defender Kimberly Greene, entered the plea on his behalf as he stood behind glass in an enclosed custody area of the packed Los Angeles […]
Continue ReadingKeir Starmer’s ethics adviser to probe minister over targeting of journalists – POLITICO
The ministerial code imposes a duty on ministers to comply with a set of ethical standards including upholding principles around openness and honesty. The crux of Magnus’ investigation into Simons — and particularly any decision about whether he has broken the ministerial code — is likely to focus on Simons’ behavior while he has been […]
Continue ReadingEU Council chief warns Orbán against backtracking on €90B Ukraine loan – POLITICO
Hungary must lift its blockade on a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and abide by the commitments it made to other EU leaders in December, European Council President António Costa warned in a letter to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The letter, which was sent to Orbán’s office on Monday afternoon and seen by POLITICO, comes […]
Continue ReadingExclusive: European Parliament rejects minute of silence for French nationalist student
Published on 02/23/2026 – 18:43 GMT+1•Updated 6:50 p.m The European Parliament has turned down a request from the far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) group to observe a minute of silence this week in memory of a French nationalist student who was killed in Lyon two weeks ago, internal sources told Euronews. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Parliament’s President […]
Continue ReadingEpstein scandal: Former British ambassador arrested
Peter Mandelson leaves his home in Wiltshire, England, on Friday, February 20, 2026.Image: keystone Feb 23, 2026, 6:32 p.mFeb 23, 2026, 6:41 p.m Former British business minister Peter Mandelson has been arrested in connection with the Epstein files. The police announced this on Monday. The Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal continues to make waves in Great […]
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