Culture news Frederick Wiseman, giant of documentary filmmaking, dies aged 96 Wiseman’s influence on non-fiction cinema is impossible to overstate. Over the course of six decades, his work was primarily about exploring American institutions. 17/02/2026
Italy Meloni: Italy to attend Trump's Board of Peace session as observer Italy will attend Donald Trump's new Board of Peace only as an observer due to constitutional limitations, as Premier Giorgia Meloni faces harsh criticism at home. 16/02/2026
Culture news Investigation clears Bad Bunny Super Bowl show of rule violation US Conservative lawmakers called for a federal investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show... And they should have kept quiet. An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission has proved that the Puerto Rican superstar’s show did not violate any rules. 16/02/2026
Gaza Board of Peace to unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction, Trump says The pledges will be formally announced when board members gather in Washington on Thursday for their first meeting, the US president said in a social media post. 16/02/2026
World News Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing' The remarks came shortly after Trump confirmed that he was sending a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East and after he spoke with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. 14/02/2026
Business Goldman Sachs' top lawyer to resign over close Epstein ties Kathy Ruemmler will resign this summer as email releases show her close ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whom she named “Uncle Jeffrey”. 13/02/2026
USA Minnesota immigration enforcement operation ending, border czar says While the Trump administration called those arrested in Minnesota "dangerous criminal illegal aliens," many people with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were detained. 12/02/2026
Europe News 'NATO 3.0': US & Europe appear to agree rebalancing of power is needed Washington wants to focus more on other theatres, while Europeans are wary of the mercurial nature of the current US administration. 12/02/2026
USA US general attorney clashes with lawmakers amid Epstein files furore Pam Bondi faced fierce criticism in the US Congress over redaction errors in Epstein documents, clashed with lawmakers and did not directly apologise to survivors during a heated hearing on Wednesday. 12/02/2026
Economy US House votes to overturn President Trump's tariffs on Canada Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to block the tariffs in a 219 to 211 vote. Trump is expected to veto the measure. 12/02/2026
USA Trump 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US nuclear talks with Iran continue Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. 11/02/2026
Culture news Offical numbers drop for Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl show While the Puertop Rican superstar's halftime show fell just short of Kendrick Lamar's performance last year, his performance has broken records on social media and easily exceeds the numbers of the alternative MAGA halftime show. 11/02/2026
Markets Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show: Why is Cardi B upsetting traders? Cardi B joined singers Karol G and Young Miko, along with actors Jessica Alba and Pedro Pascal, during the halftime spectacle. 11/02/2026
USA Buddhist monks on 'Walk for Peace' across US arrive in Washington The monks in their saffron robes along with their rescue dog Aloka have captivated hearts on social media as they journeyed on foot from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington to advocate for peace. 10/02/2026
Culture news Chappell Roan leaves talent agency over Epstein files revelations Chappell Roan has dropped the Casey Wasserman talent agency after Epstein files revelations. 10/02/2026
No Comment Fans with fireworks celebrate Super Bowl in Seattle streets Joyous fans packed the streets of Seattle on Sunday night, after the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. Some launched fireworks near the Seahawks' home stadium, Lumen Field. 09/02/2026
The Cube Fact check: Is the EU censoring Americans and meddling in elections? A report by Republican lawmakers in the US has slammed the European Commission for allegedly posing as a 'foreign censorship threat', claiming it unfairly targets conservative and populist views and tries to manipulate elections in EU member states. The Cube takes a look at the allegations. 09/02/2026
Culture news Donald Trump slams Bad Bunny's 'terrible' Super Bowl halftime show Bad Bunny made history on one of the world’s most coveted stages, while Donald Trump ranted about the artist’s message of unity being “an affront to the Greatness of America”. 09/02/2026
Iran Iran and US to hold more nuclear talks after negotiations in Oman Iran and the US held indirect Oman talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, agreeing to continue negotiations despite ongoing tensions. 06/02/2026
Europe News US lawmakers urge EU to keep methane rules As of January 2027, European importers of oil and gas will need to comply with monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements linked to methane emissions data from countries and companies that produce or export to the EU. 06/02/2026