Alexander Katiraie
Albania Created an ‘A.I. Minister’ to Curb Corruption. Then Its Developers Were Accused of Graft.
The Albanian avatar known as Diella, a public anticorruption crusader, has been described as the world’s first government minister created by artificial intelligence.
Published: January 27, 2026, 11:14 am
How Trump’s Threats to Greenland Made Him a Liability for Europe’s Far Right
Europe’s nationalist leaders once saw President Trump as an ideological ally. Now, as he threatens European sovereignty, they are seeking distance — at least for the moment.
Published: January 27, 2026, 10:39 am
UK Seeks Trade With China Without Triggering Trump’s Fury
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to boost his country’s lagging economy with a trip to Beijing. But he must carefully navigate between two superpowers.
Published: January 27, 2026, 5:01 am
NATO Chief Says Europe Is ‘Dreaming’ if It Thinks It Can Defend Itself Without U.S.
Mark Rutte, the secretary general of the alliance, told members of the European Parliament that President Trump was “doing a lot of good stuff.”
Published: January 26, 2026, 11:30 pm
On Venezuela and Greenland, Many Trump Fans Give Him the Benefit of the Doubt
At least so far, President Trump has managed to bring along even those conservative supporters who are skeptical of foreign interventions.
Published: January 26, 2026, 8:40 pm
430,000-Year-Old Wooden Tools Are the Oldest Ever Found
The finding, along with the discovery of a 500,000-year-old hammer made of bone, indicates that our human ancestors were making tools even earlier than archaeologists thought.
Published: January 26, 2026, 10:40 pm
Art Stars Remember the Legendary Steward Marian Goodman
William Kentridge, Steve McQueen, Julie Mehretu, Tacita Dean and other leading figures celebrate a ferocious dealer and champion who changed their lives.
Published: January 26, 2026, 8:01 pm
As U.S. Warships Get Closer, Iran Ramps Up Threats to Retaliate
Iran and its militia allies say they will respond aggressively in the region if attacked. A U.S. aircraft carrier and warships are approaching the region.
Published: January 26, 2026, 8:50 pm
Russia Says Talks to End War in Ukraine Will Continue
Ukrainian and Russian officials left rare direct talks last weekend in a somewhat optimistic mood. But Russia may be simply stalling for time, analysts said.
Published: January 26, 2026, 5:25 pm
Elon Musk’s X Faces EU Inquiry Over Sexualized AI Images Generated by Grok
Regulators said the company’s lack of controls had led to the widespread use of deepfakes created with the chatbot Grok.
Published: January 26, 2026, 2:16 pm
Memory and Speech Are Their Everyday Struggles. Then They Get to Sing.
At the Singing Circle in Amsterdam, people with cognitive decline join together to lift their spirits and improve their lives.
Published: January 26, 2026, 6:05 pm
Shift to Drone Fighting in Ukraine War Means No Winter Lull
Shifts in tactics and technology in Ukraine mean that the pace of fighting is no longer decided by whether tanks can navigate frozen fields.
Published: January 26, 2026, 2:37 pm
As Europe’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump’s Leverage
Tension over Greenland has prompted worries that the Trump administration could turn the U.S. oil and gas industry into a way to pressure Europe.
Published: January 27, 2026, 12:12 pm
The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland
Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to Mr. Trump. It might just be working — for now.
Published: January 26, 2026, 6:47 am
Urgent baby formula recall as THREE products are pulled from the shelves
The products have been recalled amid concerns the formula could contain a 'spore-forming bacterium that produces toxins that cause vomiting or diarrhoea.'
Published: January 26, 2026, 9:52 pm
Winger involved in brutal head knock with Eliesa Katoa breaks his silence as Melbourne Storm star returns to train with his team-mates despite being ruled out of 2026 season
Lehi Hopoate has explained that he would have urged Eliesa Katoa not to play during Tonga's Pacific Championship clash against New Zealand in November.
Published: January 26, 2026, 9:26 pm
Woman who moved to London from New Zealand says Brits shouldn't complain about housing - and reveals biggest culture shocks
Vita Molyneux arrived on British shores in March 2024 and says there's plenty about the UK that makes for a better quality of life than what she experienced in her home country.
Published: January 26, 2026, 8:30 am
Nigel Farage vows to hand out 'Royal pardons' to Troubles veterans facing 'vexatious prosecutions' for their service in Northern Ireland
The party said it would end the scandal of elderly British soldiers being 'dragged in front of the courts for repeated and vexatious prosecutions', while terrorists 'walk free'.
Published: January 26, 2026, 1:55 pm
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Killer preacher's chilling confession tape has to be heard to be believed
A former editor of mine used to call it 'the law of carrots'. If he put a headline on the front page about carrots, he said, you could guarantee there would be another carrot story on page 5.
Published: January 26, 2026, 12:58 am