Caricatures of Vladimir Putin spark controversy at German carnival

In Germany, the traditional “Rosenmontag” carnival this Monday featured hundreds of thousands of participants parading alongside political caricatures that have drawn Moscow’s ire. Colorfully dressed revelers in cities like Düsseldorf and Cologne marched past floats satirizing world leaders, including Russian President......

Austria charges suspect over alleged Taylor Swift concert terror plot

Austrian prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against a 21 year old man accused of planning an Islamic State inspired attack targeting Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in August 2024. The indictment comes more than 18 months after security services thwarted the alleged plot, prompting the cancellation of three sold out shows on......

Meloni distances herself from Merz criticism of MAGA movement

The emerging Rome Berlin axis in European politics is facing its first strain after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly broke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the American MAGA movement, exposing diverging views on transatlantic relations only weeks after the two leaders pledged closer cooperation. Speaking......

Cambridge University returns Benin bronzes to Nigeria

The University of Cambridge has announced the restitution of 116 artifacts from the former Kingdom of Benin to Nigeria, marking another significant step in the global movement to return cultural heritage taken during the colonial era. The objects, commonly known as the Benin Bronzes, are held by the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology......

Saudi and Emirati ambitions turn quiet competition into open rivalry

What began as a discreet race for influence between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi has evolved into an overt strategic rivalry that is reshaping regional balances without a shot being fired, yet at a potentially high long term cost for both sides. For general readers, policy analysts and investors following Gulf politics and economics, the emerging......

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of ‘Cover-Up’ over Epstein files

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating what she described as a “cover-up” concerning government files linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein, during an interview with the BBC. Clinton called on authorities to release all remaining documents related to the Epstein case, arguing......

Robert Duvall, versatile American film icon, dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the American actor celebrated for his quiet intensity and extraordinary range, died peacefully at his home in Virginia on February 15, 2026. He was 95. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, Duvall became one of the most respected performers in modern cinema, known for immersing himself fully in roles that ranged from......

Hasnae Taleb: the Moroccan woman making her mark in global high finance

A rapid rise from the Middle Atlas Born in Khénifra, Morocco, Hasnae Taleb belongs to a generation of global financial profiles whose influence extends beyond borders. Her journey began far from the traditional centers of high finance. She left her hometown to pursue her studies in the United States, where she discovered stock markets......

Musk says Tesla will lead global autonomous vehicle market

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said Sunday that he expects the company to command the largest fleet of autonomous vehicles “as far as I can imagine into the future,” as the electric carmaker expands its early stage robotaxi service across the United States. Musk made the remarks on X, the social media platform he owns, while......

Social network X hit by outage

The social network X experienced a widespread outage across several countries on Monday, affecting users for a few hours, according to cybersecurity monitors and journalists. The NGO NetBlocks reported “international-level outages” on the platform. User complaints peaked around 13:30 GMT on Monday, as aggregated......

North Korea opens housing complex for families of soldiers killed in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday presided over the inauguration of a new residential district in Pyongyang designated for families of soldiers who died during overseas military operations, state news agency KCNA reported. The project represents the latest public gesture by the government to honor troops who fought alongside Russian......

European natural gas falls to five week low on milder weather forecasts

European natural gas prices dropped sharply on Monday as forecasts of milder temperatures across the continent eased immediate concerns over heating demand. The benchmark Dutch TTF contract slid more than 5 percent to around 30.75 euros per megawatt hour, according to Trading Economics, marking its lowest level since mid January. The decline......

Global markets rise ahead of US Iran nuclear talks in Geneva

Global equity markets advanced on Monday as investors looked past weekend geopolitical headlines and turned their focus to high stakes nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva, along with a busy week of corporate earnings led by major retail and agricultural companies. The pan European Stoxx......

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