Personalized mRNA vaccine keeps most breast cancer patients in remission

An individualized mRNA vaccine has kept most women with triple negative breast cancer in long term remission, according to results published in Nature, offering new evidence that tailored immunotherapy may provide durable protection against one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. The study, released on February 17, 2026, found that......

Christine Lagarde expected to step down early from ECB, FT reports

Christine Lagarde is expected to leave the European Central Bank before the end of her eight year term as president, which is due to expire in October 2027, according to a report published by the Financial Times on February 18, 2026. The development would mark a reversal for Lagarde, who less than a year ago said she was determined to complete......

More than 80 filmmakers criticize Berlinale silence on Gaza

More than 80 figures from the international film community, including Oscar winning actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, have signed an open letter condemning what they describe as the Berlin International Film Festival’s institutional silence on the war in Gaza and the alleged censorship of artists who have spoken out against Israel’s......

Scientists trace antarctic gravity hole to 70 million years of deep earth shifts

Two new scientific studies are reshaping understanding of Antarctica’s geological past and its potential future, linking slow-moving forces deep within the Earth to the evolution of the continent’s vast ice sheets. Researchers have traced the origins of Antarctica’s so called gravity hole, the strongest gravitational anomaly......

German economy projected to grow just 1% in 2026, chamber warns

Germany’s economy is projected to grow by only 1% in 2026, according to the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), slightly above its earlier forecast of 0.7%. The chamber emphasized that structural reforms are essential to achieve a more sustainable recovery. Helena Melnikov, managing director of DIHK, noted that Germany’s......

Director challenges jury head, calls Gaza violence genocide at Berlin film festival

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival has been shaken by controversy after jury president Wim Wenders said filmmakers should “stay out of politics,” prompting public withdrawals and sharp responses over the festival’s stance on Gaza. The latest intervention came on February 15, when Turkish director Emin Alper used......

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......

China clean energy capacity surpasses fossil fuels for first time

China’s installed clean energy capacity has exceeded fossil fuels for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy transition. New data from Global Energy Monitor show that as of February 2026, 52 percent of China’s operating power capacity comes from non fossil sources, while 48 percent is generated......

Poland closes two airports after Russian missile strikes

Poland temporarily shut down the airports in Rzeszów and Lublin on February 17, 2026, as military aircraft were deployed in response to a large-scale Russian missile attack on neighboring Ukraine. The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency announced that flight operations at both southeastern airports were suspended to allow military......

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......

Kallas urges Europe to assert autonomy at Munich conference

The 62nd Munich Security Conference concluded on Sunday with European leaders delivering a unified message that the continent must assume greater responsibility for its own defense as transatlantic dynamics evolve. Over three days of discussions, senior officials outlined plans to raise military spending, deepen cooperation on nuclear deterrence......

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