Alexander Katiraie
The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?
Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old centrist, is poised to be the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. But his government will be in a daunting position.
Published: January 30, 2026, 2:43 pm
A Challenge for Britain’s Royal Mail: Proving It Can Deliver the Mail
Late letters are causing distress to some in Britain and fueling criticism of its 500-year-old postal service.
Published: January 30, 2026, 1:46 pm
Iran Rules Out Talks With U.S. Until Trump’s Threats Stop
Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack it. He also said Iran would not discuss its ballistic missiles.
Published: January 30, 2026, 2:31 pm
Can Food Be Art? Denmark Is Finding Out.
High-level chefs in the country could become eligible for arts funding under a new initiative. Not all in the art and culinary worlds are raising a glass to the idea, though.
Published: January 30, 2026, 1:03 pm
Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’
The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.
Published: January 30, 2026, 10:29 am
Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line
The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.
Published: January 30, 2026, 10:00 am
Trump Says Putin Agreed to a Weeklong Pause in Attacks Amid Extreme Cold
Russia has left thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv without heat in recent weeks, in a campaign that has appeared aimed at breaking Ukraine’s morale.
Published: January 30, 2026, 12:18 pm
NATO to Hold Military Exercise Without U.S., Its Largest Member
The operation, Steadfast Dart, comes as President Trump has been accused of undermining the alliance and will be watched closely to see how well the allies manage without their most important partner.
Published: January 29, 2026, 9:54 pm
French Government To Replace Zoom and Teams With Visio, a Local Alternative
French officials will soon be expected to use new French-made video conferencing software as part of an effort to “regain digital independence,” the government said.
Published: January 29, 2026, 7:31 pm
Svalbard Polar Bears Are Getting Fatter (for Now), Study Finds
Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary.
Published: January 29, 2026, 6:55 pm
Moscow Airport Sells for Half Off, a Sign of Russia’s Global Isolation
The government opened the sale to cut-rate bidding for Domodedovo Airport after it received no offers at its initial asking price of $1.7 billion.
Published: January 29, 2026, 6:36 pm
John L. Allen Jr., Journalist With Inside Access to the Vatican, Dies at 61
He seemed to know everyone at the Holy See, and it showed in his reporting for the National Catholic Reporter and his website, Crux, though some said he grew too close to his sources.
Published: January 29, 2026, 6:34 pm
European Union Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Group
The move, which comes after the killing of protesters, brings the European Union in line with the United States and Canada.
Published: January 30, 2026, 2:15 am
Trump Warns Iran With Military Muscle, but Risks a Regional War
Iran’s Islamic Republic, weakened by airstrikes in June and huge popular unrest, warns that it will strike back hard if attacked by the United States. This time, Iran may mean it.
Published: January 29, 2026, 1:21 pm
Russia’s Lukoil in Talks to Sell Some Assets to U.S. Investment Firm
The deal with Carlyle comes after the United States and the European Union imposed sanctions on Lukoil, putting a dent in the Kremlin’s oil revenue.
Published: January 29, 2026, 7:00 pm
Greenlanders Watching Turmoil in the United States Say No Thanks
The violence in Minneapolis and President Trump’s threats have soured Greenlanders on the United States and, unexpectedly, pushed them closer to Denmark.
Published: January 29, 2026, 11:22 am
How His Duel With Trump Boosted Emmanuel Macron, France’s Embattled President
Dismissed as a lame duck, Emmanuel Macron has clawed back some influence after his defense of Greenland and Denmark. Will quieter domestic politics allow him to secure his legacy?
Published: January 30, 2026, 9:44 am
Out-of-control Chinese rocket smashes into the South Pacific Ocean - after Britain was put on red-alert over the potential of falling debris
An out-of-control Chinese rocket has crashed into the Southern Pacific Ocean, after Britain readied the emergency alert system over fears of falling debris.
Published: January 30, 2026, 3:05 pm
Colin Howell's second wife told police he had confessed murder to her
Colin Howell, 65, and his former lover Hazel Stewart, 62, murdered their respective spouses Lesley Howell, 31, and police officer Trevor Buchanan, 32, in Northern Ireland in May 1991.
Published: January 29, 2026, 8:00 am
Moment wife reveals to police her husband had confessed to murdering his first spouse and his lover's partner - but she fails to mention he'd told her 10 years earlier
Colin Howell, 65, and his former lover Hazel Stewart, 62, murdered their respective spouses Lesley Howell, 31, and police officer Trevor Buchanan, 32, in Northern Ireland in May 1991.
Published: January 29, 2026, 1:06 am