Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a press conference to hand over the report of the Old Age Security Commission.Image: www.imago-images.de In Germany, a commission has presented 33 proposals for pension reform – and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced their full implementation. June 23, 2026, 11:02 amJune 23, 2026, 11:02 am “All elements of this reform […]
Continue ReadingOn Trump’s 80th birthday, UFC martial cage fights took place in an arena specially built in front of the White House.Image: keystone June 23, 2026, 06:48June 23, 2026, 06:48 The US Federal Police FBI has arrested two more men for a suspected planned attack on the martial arts event on President Donald Trump’s birthday. Both […]
Continue ReadingThe newly elected MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham.Image: keystone June 22, 2026, 5:21 p.mJune 22, 2026, 5:21 p.m British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s potential successor, Andy Burnham, has been sworn in as a member of the House of Commons. Visibly impressed by the significance of the moment, Burnham walked to the lectern in the packed […]
Continue ReadingImage: keystone June 22, 2026, 4:24 p.mJune 22, 2026, 4:24 p.m The talks between the USA and Iran at the Bürgenstock are viewed positively. Mediators described the talks as “positive” and “constructive” and spoke of “encouraging progress”. US Vice President JD Vance had already described the meeting as “historic” on Sunday. A first foundation stone […]
Continue ReadingThat’s where he wants to go: Andy Burnham last Thursday after casting his vote in the Makerfield by-election.Image: keystone Keir Starmer must step down as British Prime Minister. With Andy Burnham, his successor is practically set. He is considered close to the people, but he faces a Herculean task. June 22, 2026, 3:25 p.mJune 22, […]
Continue ReadingJune 22, 2026, 1:53 p.mJune 22, 2026, 1:53 p.m According to official information, a factory in the western Russian city of Voronezh was damaged in a cruise missile attack. “At the moment it is known that there are three injured people, one of whom is seriously injured,” wrote Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev on Telegram. According […]
Continue ReadingAlan Greenspan, the former head of the US Federal Reserve, is dead. He died at the age of 100. His wife announced this on Monday. Update follows …(Read on https://www.watson.ch)
Continue ReadingCars queue in Simferopol on the Crimean Peninsula. Image: keystone June 22, 2026, 1:26 p.mJune 22, 2026, 1:26 p.m The authorities appointed by Moscow on the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which has been annexed by Russia since 2014, have banned the accommodation of children for recreational and tourist purposes. This applies until September 1st, […]
Continue ReadingImage: watson/keystone/getty analysis The algae in the reflecting pool show the incredible incompetence of the US President. June 22, 2026, 12:48 p.mJune 22, 2026, 12:48 p.m follow me Objectively speaking, a halfway decent way out of the Iran debacle is the most urgent problem that the American president actually needs to solve. Trump delegated it […]
Continue ReadingThe US President posted a picture of a woman and wrote: “Great daughter.” This causes confusion. Because there are none of Trump’s daughters in the picture. “Who the hell is that and why does he seem to think it’s his daughter?” writes social media star Brian Krassenstein on X. US President Donald Trump caused confusion […]
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