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Iran

Tehran denies Trump's claim Iran wants missiles capable of striking US

Tehran has dismissed the US president's words during the State of the Union address on its missile and nuclear programmes, as Geneva talks are to resume under military pressure.

25/02/2026

World News

Italy calls for restraint as EU puts US tariff deal on ice

Rome warned against a trade clash and urged continuity, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stressing the need to protect export-heavy Italy.

25/02/2026

Culture news

‘Save this country’: Robert De Niro shares anti-Trump speech

The Oscar winning actor shared his prediction that Donald Trump “will never leave” office and that it is up to Americans to “get rid of him”.

25/02/2026

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Trump welcomes Olympic medal-winning hockey team during State of the Union address

US President Donald Trump welcomes the Olympic medal-winning men's hockey team during his State of the Union address at the Capitol.

25/02/2026

USA

Trump targets Tehran, hails Maduro capture in fiery State of the Union

The US president touted his record in the longest State of the Union, sparking heckles and standing ovations alike as he defended tariff and immigration policies and warned Iran over nuclear ambitions.

25/02/2026

Economy

‘Greatest economy ever’? The numbers behind Trump’s boasting

President Trump touted the “greatest economy ever” in his State of the Union address on Tuesday as he tried to strike the right tone on affordability. Yet, the data paints a more complicated picture.

24/02/2026

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Basel carnival lampoons Donald Trump with satirical glowing lanterns

Basel’s 700-year-old carnival begins with the 4am Morgenstreich, as lights go out and masked musicians parade with glowing, satirical lanterns.

24/02/2026

Europe News

EU-US trade row reignites after Supreme Court ruling

European Parliament negotiators on Monday suspended the EU-US trade pact, as threats from Washington and a US Supreme Court ruling cast doubt over the validity of the 2025 agreement.

23/02/2026

Europe Today

Watch: Trump vs US Supreme Court — the homeland tariff war

After the US Supreme Court ruled last week that Trump's tariffs were unconstitutional, the US president simply doubled down and announced a new 15% import tax. What actually happened, and how will it affect you?

23/02/2026

World News

EU demands Trump to deliver on trade pledges after tariffs blocked

The European Commission demanded the US honor its trade commitments after the Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's tariffs. A top EU lawmaker has since moved to pause ratification of last year's EU-US trade deal.

22/02/2026

World News

Secret Service shoots and kills armed man at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate

The US Secret Service said the man was observed carrying something that “appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can.”

22/02/2026

Iran

Student protests surge in Iran as US weighs limited military strike

Videos geolocated at universities in Tehran show students chanting "bi sharaf," or "disgraceful" in Parsi, as clashes erupted against supporters of the government.

22/02/2026

Business

US deepens Central Asia ties, signing new investment deals

The US has pursued further Central Asia investment deals as Kazakhstan signed agreements worth hundreds of millions during the president's Washington visit.

21/02/2026

Economy

Trump raises global tariffs from 10% to 15% 'effective immediately'

The US president said that the new measure will effective immediately raise the 10% worldwide tariff on countries, many of which 'have been ripping the US off for decades, without retribution.'

20/02/2026

Europe News

EU Commission seeks 'clarity' from Washington after tariff ruling

The US Supreme Court ruling calls into question the EU-US trade deal clinched last summer, from past paid tariffs to future investment pledges. The Commission says it is carefully reviewing the ruling.

20/02/2026

Iran

Trump weighs limited strike on Iran as draft deal remains in the works

Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran as talks advance on a draft nuclear deal, with both sides eyeing swift sanctions relief but trading threats.

20/02/2026

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Orwell: 2+2=5' - Chilling and indispensable

Raoul Peck takes the words of George Orwell and connects the dots between the writer’s diary entries and present-day totalitarian regimes. The filmmaker signs one of the most urgent and essential documentaries of the 21st century.

20/02/2026

Tech News

Trump says he's declassifying data on aliens after Obama's statements

Donald Trump said that he will give the green light to the release of classified information on extraterrestrials and alien life forms. The move comes after comments by Barack Obama, who did not rule out the presence of UFOs in the universe, triggering a media uproar.

20/02/2026

Europe News

EU ministers to question Šuica over Trump’s Board of Peace launch

EU foreign ministers will question Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica on Monday about her participation at the launch of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, amid criticism from several member states over the Commission’s mandate and role.

20/02/2026

Europe News

Between FCAS and F-35: European dream meets US reality

Germany is rearming with a renewed focus on buying European. But with the German-French-Spanish fighter jet project, FCAS, at a standstill, does Berlin have any real options beyond the American F-35?

20/02/2026