Alexander Katiraie
2026 Winter Olympics Guide: How to Watch, Schedule, and Top Events
The best athletes in the world on snow and ice get their quadrennial moment this month at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
Published: February 5, 2026, 10:00 am
Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to End Amid Global Rush for New Weapons
Beijing, Moscow and shaken American allies are seeking new warheads as President Trump ends more than a half century of nuclear arms control with Russia.
Published: February 5, 2026, 10:00 am
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stretch Into a Second Day
Little has been made public so far, but negotiators were expected to talk about the fate of Ukrainian territory in the east and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Published: February 5, 2026, 10:21 am
Residents of Cortina, a Winter Olympics Hub, Are Angry About All the Construction
In Cortina d’Ampezzo, a hub for the Games in northern Italy, some residents, including a former Olympian, are annoyed about all the construction. Others are annoyed that they’re annoyed.
Published: February 5, 2026, 5:01 am
‘My Crazy Friend’: The Royals Who Stayed Close to Epstein
Emails, texts, photos and videos show how Jeffrey Epstein, even after becoming a convicted sex offender, burnished his ties to royal family members from several countries and their advisers.
Published: February 5, 2026, 5:01 am
Dutch Queen Joins the Military
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands enlisted as a reservist, the Royal House said, because the country’s security “can no longer be taken for granted.”
Published: February 4, 2026, 10:46 pm
Russian Comedian Accused of Making a Joke About Veterans Gets Prison Time
The comedian, Artemy Ostanin, was convicted of “inciting hatred” by making a joke during a stand-up routine in March.
Published: February 4, 2026, 8:25 pm
France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media
The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.
Published: February 4, 2026, 11:08 pm
Former Prince Andrew Moves Out of Royal Home Amid Fresh Epstein Revelations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his titles last year and told to give up his grand residence because of growing concern over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Published: February 4, 2026, 9:09 pm
At Least 15 Die in Rare Collision Between Migrant Boat and Greek Patrol Vessel
Deadly shipwrecks often occur in the Aegean Sea, which is one of the main maritime routes to Europe, but they generally involve migrant boats sinking in stormy weather.
Published: February 4, 2026, 11:28 am
For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering Land
Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.
Published: February 4, 2026, 10:07 am
Bulgarians Adopt the Euro With a Whisper of Melancholy but Few Tears
In a country roiled by political upheaval recently, retiring the longtime currency, the lev, prompted some concern about inflation but little other angst.
Published: February 4, 2026, 10:04 am
The Milan Winter Olympics Will Have Events in Multiple Cities
Because the 2026 Winter Games are so spread out, athletes will march in Milan and several other locations.
Published: February 4, 2026, 1:40 pm
In Mona Hatoum’s Art, a Warning for a Wobbling World
Mona Hatoum’s work riffs on themes of conflict and displacement to highlight the instability of our times.
Published: February 4, 2026, 10:02 am
Harry Melling Went From PG ‘Harry Potter’ to B.D.S.M. ‘Pillion’
The actor Harry Melling shed his image as Harry’s cruel cousin, Dudley Dursley — and his clothes — to star in the queer romance “Pillion.”
Published: February 4, 2026, 9:48 pm
Russia and Ukraine Resume Talks After a Huge Attack by Moscow
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable.
Published: February 4, 2026, 7:43 pm
How 2026 Winter Olympics Security Is Preparing For The Opening Ceremony
Thousands of Italian security officers will be deployed, though the presence of U.S. ICE personnel has stirred anger. Italian officials said Wednesday they had thwarted a Russian cyberattack aimed at some Olympics hotels.
Published: February 4, 2026, 4:55 pm
Does New Zealand need to join Australia to 'survive'? Fresh calls reignite fierce statehood debate
The long-standing debate over whether New Zealand should remain an independent country or become an Australian state has been reignited.
Published: February 4, 2026, 10:27 pm
I was torn between tennis and rugby after battles with Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley ... but my future was better served with oval ball, reveals Scotland and Glasgow star Jamie Dobie
They stride past in what appears to be a stylised uniformity. They wear the same branded clothing, lug identical rucksacks, while white ear buds frame most of their heads.
Published: February 4, 2026, 5:10 pm
Aldi Australia secretly brings back a sell-out $4.99 item after it sold out years ago: 'I am hooked on these'
Aldi shoppers are racing to the freezer aisle after the budget supermarket quietly brought back a cult treat that first sold out years ago - and fans say it's just as good.
Published: February 4, 2026, 4:15 am
Lorde takes aim at ICE as she donates $200k for Minnesota immigrant rights group
Lorde is causing a stir with a $204,000 donation from her Minneapolis tour merch to immigrant rights groups - and a hand‑scrawled 'ICE OUT' message on social media.
Published: February 4, 2026, 1:21 am
Maura Higgins heads to the big screen as she makes her feature film debut in new comedy film The Spin
The former Love Island star, 35, looked incredible in new snaps from the Irish film where she stars alongside Pussycat Dolls singer Kimberly Wyatt.
Published: February 4, 2026, 5:06 pm
Peter Mandelson might have been 'in love with Epstein and lost the plot', claims Gordon Brown's former Northern Ireland Secretary
Shaun Woodward, Northern Ireland Secretary under Gordon Brown, made the startling suggestion as he admitted it was 'hard to explain' Lord Mandelson's actions.
Published: February 4, 2026, 11:35 am