USA

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Visitors take in snowy NYC ahead of traffic closure

A major blizzard sweeps the US Northeast, closing schools, cancelling flights and shutting nonessential traffic in New York as millions shelter indoors.

23/02/2026

USA

Troop and funding pledges come in for Trump's Gaza plan

After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include reconstruction funding, infrastructure rebuilding and, in one case, troop deployment within the US-backed stabilisation framework for the Strip.

20/02/2026

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Eight skiers found dead in California avalanche

Eight bodies have been recovered after a deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, with one skier still missing and experts blaming unstable snow conditions.

19/02/2026

Travel News

‘Real economic consequences’: US warned over ESTA changes

Research by the World Travel and Tourism Council reveals that the US risks losing 157,000 jobs and up to 4.7 million international tourists.

17/02/2026

Switzerland

Why do Iran and the US choose Switzerland as common ground for talks?

Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, Switzerland has played a pivotal diplomatic role, serving as a conduit for exchanging documents and proposals when direct communication between Washington and Tehran was limited or nonexistent.

17/02/2026

Hungary

‘We want you to continue,’ Rubio tells Orbán ahead of key elections

The US Secretary of State praised the Hungarian prime minister's relationship with Donald Trump as his ruling Fidesz Party trails the opposition ahead of an April election. Orbán has endorsed a peaceful transfer of power if he is defeated.

16/02/2026

Business

Will Big Tech's colossal AI spending crush Europe's data sovereignty?

Big Tech companies are going all in on AI development, raising their projected capital expenditure to over $700bn (€590bn) this year, an increase of roughly 75% compared to 2025.

16/02/2026

Europe News

Von der Leyen calls to define European mutual defence, rebukes Rutte

Von der Leyen pushed back on comments made by NATO chief Rutte suggesting Europe cannot guarantee its security without the United States. The Commission President said the picture is more complex - and she made it clear to her 'dear friend Mark' in rebuke.

14/02/2026

World News

US strikes again: Three dead in waters off Venezuela in latest action

The US military on Friday said it 'eliminated' a vessel allegedly linked to drug trafficking in Caribbean waters, killing three of the vessel's crew members.

14/02/2026

USA

In upcoming vote, Republicans have a Texas problem — as do Democrats

With less than nine months until the midterm elections, Donald Trump's party is in trouble. The president's policies and actions are unpopular, Republicans keep losing special elections, and now even have to defend once-solid seats in Congress. One state has become a focal point: Texas.

14/02/2026

Iran

US orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions grow

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran.

13/02/2026

Germany

Munich Security Conference warns of era of 'wrecking-ball politics'

As heads of state and government gather in Munich, a new report warns that the international order is under growing pressure, alliances are becoming more fragile, and geopolitical tensions are intensifying.

13/02/2026

Travel News

Travel groups denounce US proposed changes to ESTA

Travellers may soon need to share social media handles, selfies and extra personal details under proposed US travel rule changes.

12/02/2026

World News

US boards Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

US Department of Defense says Aquila II was intercepted after defying the Trump administration's blockade of oil shipments to and from Venezuela.

10/02/2026

Colombia

US strike on alleged narco-trafficking ship near Colombia kills two

The US Southern Command confirmed a new lethal attack in international waters near Colombia, as part of its Operation Southern Lance against South American drug traffickers.

06/02/2026

Iran

Iranian FM: Iran and US agree to high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman

Foreign Minister Araghchi's announcement on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering, and some media reports that they had been cancelled over changes in the format and content of the talks.

04/02/2026