Why the Milano–Cortina Olympics matter in a world drifting toward conflict
As the world gathers in the Italian Alps for sport’s greatest winter celebration, we are once again challenged – not only to respect the Olympic Truce – but what kind…
Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics
Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,”…
Bad Bunny makes history with Spanish album win at 2026 Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny made history by winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the first Spanish language album to do so. Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar also won…
Why Germany is stationing a Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania
The formation of the Bundeswehr’s brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany’s gradual force…
Does Trump want Germany’s gold? The safety of US bullion reserves
Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 2nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Why Denmark can’t use Ozempic as a trump card with the US in Greenland talks
Novo Nordisk, the Danish manufacturer of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has a large market share in the US. But it’s not enough to put pressure on US President Donald…
Pakistan says it has killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Pakistan says it has killed 145 “Indian-backed terrorists” in retaliation to Saturday’s suicide and gun attacks in the southwestern province of Balochistan. Officials say at least 33 people, mostly civilians…
Jeffrey Epstein planned to loot Libya’s frozen funds with the complicity of international intelligence services, including the Mossad
An email dated July 2011 shows that US billionaire Jeffrey Epstein and his close network sought to exploit the political and economic turmoil in Libya for financial gain. Read more…
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial government shutdown, blaming Democrats’ ICE demands
US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the…