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February 21, 2026, 10:35February 21, 2026, 10:35 The modernization of the international Energy Charter Treaty proposed by the Federal Council is having a difficult time, especially with the Swiss political parties, albeit for different reasons. The withdrawal of the EU and key states from the agreement is also increasing the centrifugal forces in this country. […]

February 21, 2026, 10:13 amFebruary 21, 2026, 10:15 According to authorities, at least eleven people were injured in a Ukrainian air strike on the Russian republic of Udmurtia, which is known for its arms factories. Three people were taken to hospital, the republic’s regional health minister, Sergei Bagin, said on Telegram in the capital Izhesk. […]

Trump’s tariffs were partially declared illegal by the Supreme Court.Image: keystone analysis The Supreme Court has dealt US President Donald Trump a bitter setback. Many of his punitive tariffs were unfairly imposed. Trump’s air is getting thinner. Feb 21, 2026, 10:07Feb 21, 2026, 10:07 follow me The Supreme Court’s decision was eagerly awaited on Friday […]

02/21/2026, 09:5102/21/2026, 09:51 Scientists have reintroduced around 150 giant tortoises to Floreana Island in the Galapagos Archipelago. They disappeared there over a century ago, the Ecuadorian Ministry of the Environment announced on Friday. The released turtles come from a breeding center in the Galapagos National Park, where a special program for turtles has been developed.Image: […]

02/21/2026, 09:1002/21/2026, 09:10 In an interview for a Netflix documentary series, US actor Eric Dane (“Grey’s Anatomy”) addressed his two daughters with touching words a few months before his death. The streaming service released the almost hour-long documentary “Famous Last Words” on Friday – one day after the actor’s death. Eric DaneImage: keystone In April […]

02/21/2026, 08:5102/21/2026, 08:51 The US military has again attacked a boat carrying suspected drug smugglers in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men, it said. The responsible regional command (Southcom) announced on the X platform that the ship was operated by terrorist organizations and was traveling on a known smuggling route. A video was released that […]

02/21/2026, 08:4202/21/2026, 09:44 The former Prince Andrew, who fell deeply in the Epstein scandal, could now also lose his place in the British throne. The United Kingdom government is considering passing a law that could remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the hereditary monarchy’s list once police complete their investigation into the brother of King Charles III, […]

February 21, 2026, 08:35February 21, 2026, 08:35 The Bitcoin network produces 114 million tons of CO2 per year. This is roughly the same as the Czech Republic, as figures from the crypto portal Digiconomist show. Bitcoin.Image: keystone In addition, the network of the popular cryptocurrency uses 3,222 gigalitres of drinking water. This is comparable to […]

02/21/2026, 08:1702/21/2026, 08:18 At least 30 people in Iran are facing the death penalty in connection with recent mass protests, according to information from Amnesty International. The human rights organization reported that a verdict had already been pronounced in eight cases. a woman in front of the Imamzadeh Saleh shrines in northern Tehran.Image: keystone Among […]