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The world-famous cherry blossom festival in Arakurayama-Sengen Park at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan will not take place in 2026.Image: EPA In the “Land of Smiles” people stop laughing. The tourist hotspots are overcrowded. A small town is now taking a radical step. Feb 20, 2026, 3:23 p.mFeb 20, 2026, 3:24 p.m Dorothea […]

It has not yet been unveiled, but the huge cross on the tallest tower of the Sagrada Familia has been installed.Image: keystone February 20, 2026, 2:18 p.mFebruary 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m The giant German-made cross for the main tower of the world-famous Sagrada Família Basilica in Barcelona has been completed with the installation of the […]

February 20, 2026, 2:17 p.mFebruary 20, 2026, 2:17 p.m According to the newspaper “Verdens Gang”, an ex-girlfriend of Marius Borg Høiby reported violence and aggression in the relationship in the trial against the son of the Norwegian Crown Princess. “I have the feeling that Marius has two faces,” said the influencer in court. «There is […]

February 20, 2026, 2:09 p.mFebruary 20, 2026, 2:09 p.m Researchers at Stanford University have tested a vaccine that can protect against all types of coughs, colds and flu. The vaccine may even be useful against allergies. The vaccine is a nasal spray vaccine, like “BBC” reported. This means that the vaccine should be administered as […]

Merz at the CDU party conference in Stuttgart.Image: keystone Feb 20, 2026, 1:37 p.mFeb 20, 2026, 1:37 p.m The German Chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz has defended himself against criticism that he had set goals that were too ambitious after taking over government in May 2025. “Over the past few months, I have been […]

The airport had to stop operations in January because of the weather.Image: APA/VIENNA AIRPORT Heavy snowfall has caused major problems at Munich and Vienna airports. Munich Airport announced on its website that take-offs and landings could be delayed or canceled altogether. Feb 20, 2026, 1:11 p.mFeb 20, 2026, 1:11 p.m There had already been 100 […]

Feb 20, 2026, 12:33 p.mFeb 20, 2026, 12:33 p.m The German public TV broadcaster ZDF has dismissed its New York correspondent Nicola Albrecht with immediate effect after an incorrect report. Among other things, she reportedly used material generated with artificial intelligence (AI). Since January 1, 2025, Nicola Albrecht has been head of the ZDF correspondent […]

At first glance, the pictures from 2011 that have now emerged appear to be a peaceful situation between a child playing and the then Prince Andrew. But upon closer inspection, one detail becomes apparent. February 20, 2026, 11:25 amFebruary 20, 2026, 11:45 am The negative headlines surrounding the former Prince Andrew continue. Photos from earlier […]

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shortly after his release on Thursday evening.Image: REUTERS After a few hours in police custody, the former Prince Andrew was released again. What happened during that time. 02/20/2026, 10:21February 20, 2026, 10:25 am follow me The arrest On Thursday morning at 8 a.m. local time (9 a.m. in Switzerland), police showed up in […]

Critical view: The Roman Attorney General Francesco Lo Voi and his Valais counterpart Beatrice Pilloud met in Bern. Image: KEYSTONE On Thursday, the Roman Attorney General met with his Valais counterpart in Bern. Why Italy is putting so much pressure on Switzerland and France is staying quiet: an expert explains. February 20, 2026, 10:00 a.mFeb […]