Top Russian GRU general and cyber ops chief shot in Moscow attack
Vladimir Alekseyev has been under the EU sanctions for orchestrating the novichok poisoning attack in Salisbury in 2018 that targeted Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter. Read more…
Iran-US nuclear talks begin in Oman as tensions remain high
The talks are the first diplomatic encounter between the United States and Iran since Washington joined Israel’s conflict against the Islamic republic in June with strikes on nuclear sites. Read…
Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens
Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded. Read More
Winter Olympics flame lights up Milan as crowds pack Piazza Duomo
As the relay reached its final city stop, the Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan’s Piazza Duomo, where ballerina Nicoletta Manni lit the cauldron, drawing huge crowds and celebrations. Read…
Greece and France charge suspects in separate China-linked espionage cases
Greek and French authorities probe alleged Chinese espionage targeting NATO tech, satellite data and military secrets, raising fears of wider spy networks. Read more at Read More
Angelin Preljocaj’s Parc is reborn at the Paris Opera with a new generation of dancers
Throughout February, Angelin Preljocaj revives “Le Parc”, his masterpiece created 32 years ago, with the young dancers of the Paris Opera. Whispers, glances and sensual pas de deux plunge the…
EU Parliament pushes for European preference in military mobility plan
MEP François Kalfon says that transport infrastructure would also benefit from a European preference, and that the bloc should jointly procure certain assets to facilitate the fast movement of troops…
Donald Trump endorses Hungary’s Viktor Orbán ahead of key elections
Trump has a history of supporting like-minded right-wing candidates on the campaign trail. Orbán is facing his most difficult election as the opposition Tisza Party led by young conservative Peter…
Podcast: Israel reopens the Rafah crossing: What does this mean for Gaza?
Buses have been slowly bringing Palestinians in and out of the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, which had been closed since May 2024. What does this mean for…
Newsletter: Trump endorses Orbán | Former Israeli PM says Iran regime change should come from within
Also in this newsletter: Portugal braces for presidential run-off amid devastating floods, and how the Epstein files have ensnared figures from Europe’s political elite. Read More