TikTok is allowed again in Albania

February 5, 2026, 12:50 p.mFebruary 5, 2026, 12:50 p.m The Balkan country of Albania has lifted the ban on access to the video platform Tiktok that was imposed less than a year ago. This was decided by the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama, as Albanian media reported. The access ban, which came into force […]

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Iran’s foreign minister shoots Merz

Feb 5, 2026, 12:13 p.mFeb 5, 2026, 12:13 p.m Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and expressed hope for a change of government in Berlin. On Platform X, Araghtschi accused Merz of “political naivety” and a “disgusting character”. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.Image: keystone Araghtschi further wrote that Iran has […]

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Michelle Obama’s documentary is suddenly trending again

Michelle Obama’s documentary “Becoming” saw a sharp increase in viewership over the weekend.Image: Netflix In 2020, Michelle Obama released “Becoming.” The documentary achieved almost 50 million minutes watched on the same weekend that the current First Lady’s documentary was released in cinemas. Feb 5, 2026, 10:16 amFeb 5, 2026, 10:16 am Michelle Obama’s 2020 documentary […]

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Michelle Obama’s documentary “Becoming” is suddenly trending again

Michelle Obama’s documentary “Becoming” saw a sharp increase in viewership over the weekend.Image: Netflix In 2020, Michelle Obama released “Becoming.” The documentary achieved almost 50 million minutes watched on the same weekend that the current First Lady’s documentary was released in cinemas. Feb 5, 2026, 10:16 am02/05/2026, 11:18 Michelle Obama’s 2020 documentary “Becoming” saw a […]

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The Washington Post is cutting a third of its jobs

The traditional “Washington Post” is facing drastic staff cuts. Foreign correspondents as well as the areas of local news, sports and literature are particularly affected. 02/05/2026, 09:3702/05/2026, 09:37 An article by Clear-cutting at the “Washington Post”: The daily newspaper from the US capital, which has been in crisis for years, announced on Wednesday that it […]

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Germany is relying on a raw materials partnership with Australia

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul meeting his Australian counterpart Penny Wong.Image: keystone Germany and Australia want to further expand their cooperation on importing critical raw materials from Down Under. 02/05/2026, 07:4702/05/2026, 07:47 “Your country is an important partner for us in diversifying our supply chains,” said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul after a meeting with […]

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OSCE Chairman Cassis landed in Moscow for talks

After meeting a Ukrainian delegation, Cassis also travels to Russia.Image: keystone On Thursday and Friday, Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis will travel to Moscow as OSCE Chairman to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. 02/05/2026, 06:59Feb 5, 2026, 5:09 p.m Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis landed in Moscow on Thursday as OSCE Chairman for a two-day visit. […]

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Andrij Melnyk urgently calls for more weapons for Ukraine

Andrij Melnyk is known for his clear statements.Image: keystone Andrij Melnyk calls for more weapons for Ukraine. He speaks of a “disastrous” situation – and has suspicions. 02/05/2026, 06:4102/05/2026, 06:41 Thomas Wanhoff / t-online An article by The former Ukrainian ambassador to Germany and Brazil and deputy foreign minister, Andrij Melnyk, sees the situation in […]

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