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February 8, 2026, 12:15 p.mFebruary 8, 2026, 12:15 p.m Two days after the assassination attempt on the deputy head of Russian military intelligence, investigators present two arrests. From Moscow’s perspective, it is clear: Kiev is behind the shooting of Vladimir Alexeyev. There is talk of an “act of terrorism”. This is not the first attack […]

Feb 8, 2026, 11:41 amFeb 8, 2026, 11:41 am The runoff election for the presidency began this morning in Portugal, which was hit by a series of storms. Around eleven million eligible voters are called upon to choose a successor to the conservative incumbent Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The polling stations close at 7 p.m. […]

Video: watson/Emanuella Kälin Extreme weather Feb 8, 2026, 11:11 amFeb 8, 2026, 11:11 am Videos show the dramatic extent of the Atlantic depression “Marta”: flooded streets, destroyed infrastructure and rivers overflowing their banks characterize the situation. On Saturday the storm hit Portugal and Spain with full force. A Portuguese rescue worker drowned in a raging […]

Donald Trump and Tulsi Gabbard (archive photo).Image: keystone A person close to Trump apparently had contact with a foreign secret service. As a result, the information should probably not be made public. February 8, 2026, 10:50February 8, 2026, 10:50 An article by The NSA apparently has evidence of a suspicious phone call from a person […]

Donald Trump firmly believes that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.Image: keystone Donald Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Because that didn’t work out in 2025, his supporters want to push through a nomination this year. However, the Swiss representative contacted is holding back. Feb 8, 2026, 10:21 amFeb 8, 2026, 10:21 am Donald Trump […]

Thailand is facing a landmark decision: around 53 million citizens have been voting on the kingdom’s political future since morning (local time). 02/08/2026, 08:5602/08/2026, 08:56 Not only will they elect a new parliament, but they could also initiate the drafting of a new, more democratic constitution in a referendum. A total of 500 seats in […]

The Italian classics were also played at the opening ceremony.Image: keystone The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are also making Italian hits popular again. They are songs that have been somewhat forgotten. 02/08/2026, 08:3002/08/2026, 08:30 On the first day, spectators at many competition venues sang along to “Nel blu, dipinto di blu”, which […]

Scandalous: dark clouds are once again gathering over the Swiss arms factory Ruag. (archive image)Image: keystone The Ruag defense company is under pressure because of an alleged fraud involving millions in Mexico and the CEO of Julius Baer is calling for a register for fallible bankers based on the international model: the Sunday news. 02/08/2026, […]

Riots broke out in Milan during a demonstration on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics. 02/08/2026, 06:0802/08/2026, 06:08 Some participants threw smoke bombs and Molotov cocktails at security forces after a protest march of more than 3,000 people. The demonstrators also attacked police officers. They responded with the use of batons and tear gas.Image: keystone […]

Journalists are protesting against the layoffs at the traditional US newspaper.Image: keystone The editor and managing director of the Washington Post, Will Lewis, is resigning. 02/08/2026, 06:0502/08/2026, 06:05 The move came a few days after mass layoffs at the traditional newspaper became public. In a short message to employees, which was quoted by the US […]