Alexander Katiraie
Russian Propaganda Ramps Up After U.S. Raid in Venezuela
A network of websites known as “Portal Kombat” is spreading messages about U.S. military hardware, according to tracking firms.
Published: January 8, 2026, 9:24 pm
Trump Addresses Venezuela, Greenland and Presidential Power in New York Times Interview
On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties.
Published: January 8, 2026, 9:48 pm
French Researcher and Russian Basketball Player Released in a Prisoner Swap
Laurent Vinatier, a French citizen and researcher, was freed in exchange for the release of Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player.
Published: January 8, 2026, 7:58 pm
Russian Strikes Knock Out Power in Dnipro Region of Ukraine
The Ukrainian authorities urged residents in the Dnipropetrovsk region to stock up on water as crews raced to restore service.
Published: January 8, 2026, 6:31 pm
When It Comes to Russia, Trump Navigates Conflicting Goals
President Trump’s efforts to court President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are rife with contradictions about stability and displays of American power.
Published: January 8, 2026, 5:00 am
Hoisting Russian Flags, ‘Shadow Fleet’ Edges Into the Light
The Marinera, which was seized by the U.S., isn’t the only ship from the “shadow fleet” of oil tankers to switch lately to a Russian identity, seeking protection.
Published: January 8, 2026, 8:10 am
Arthur Cohn, Film Producer With an Oscar-Winning Touch, Dies at 98
Six of his movies received Academy Awards, including the Italian drama “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” and the trade-union strike documentary “American Dream.”
Published: January 8, 2026, 2:04 am
U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker and Boards Another Amid Tensions With Russia
The first ship had eluded the Coast Guard after being stopped on its way to pick up oil in Venezuela. U.S. forces also boarded another tanker in international waters near the Caribbean.
Published: January 7, 2026, 11:11 pm
Reshuffle at Ukraine’s Intelligence Agencies Draws Criticism
Some ask whether the shake-up risks disrupting the agencies’ operations and is political in nature.
Published: January 7, 2026, 12:48 pm
Buy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand.
Analysts say the Cold War agreement allows the president to increase the American military presence almost at will.
Published: January 7, 2026, 4:30 pm
Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.
Published: January 8, 2026, 6:16 am
His Plays Are Silent for a Reason: ‘Words Can Limit Things’
The Albanian Greek director Mario Banushi talks about his dreamlike “Mami,” which leads the Under the Radar festival in New York this month.
Published: January 8, 2026, 2:41 pm
Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country’s “Stonewall moment,” for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.
Published: January 7, 2026, 7:03 am
Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
President Trump has said since his first term that he wants to acquire Greenland, and he asked aides for an updated plan on Monday. European leaders reject the president’s assertions.
Published: January 7, 2026, 4:18 pm
Winter Weather Snarls Travel in Amsterdam, Brussels and Other European Cities
Ice and winds disrupted airports and caused car accidents, with many travelers forced to sleep at an airport in Amsterdam. The disruptions are expected to continue through Wednesday.
Published: January 7, 2026, 2:47 pm
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70
The master Hungarian filmmaker’s movies included “Satantango” and “Werckmeister Harmonies.”
Published: January 7, 2026, 12:38 pm
European Allies Agree to Key Security Provisions for Ukraine
Britain and France firmed up a postwar troop commitment in Ukraine, though Russia has said it will reject any deal that allows NATO-country forces in Ukraine.
Published: January 7, 2026, 6:35 am
Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire Was Not Inspected for 6 Years, Authorities Say
Officials in Crans-Montana, the Swiss alpine resort town where a bar fire killed 40 people last week, are facing growing accusations of lax oversight.
Published: January 7, 2026, 8:58 am
Kate Gosselin reveals truth about wedding band on THAT finger... amid buzz she married her former bodyguard
The Kate Plus 8 alum appeared to be a wedding band on her ring finger as she browsed a clothing store in New Zealand with her beau, who is from New Zealand.
Published: January 8, 2026, 9:24 pm
Revealed: England cricket star Harry Brook clashed with nightclub bouncer hours before captaining team in Ashes warm-up tour - and is now on 'final warning' over his boozy behaviour
LAWRENCE BOOTH IN SYDNEY: Harry Brook was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer during England's recent tour of New Zealand, in their latest off-the-field misdemeanour.
Published: January 8, 2026, 7:59 pm
Stark warning to New Zealanders thinking of moving to Australia: 'I hope they've done their research'
The manager of a Gold Coast charity has shared a stark warning to New Zealanders thinking of moving Down Under as a record number apply for Australian citizenship.
Published: January 8, 2026, 2:37 am
Malibu outraged after billionaire foreigner brothers buy up SIXTEEN burned-out lots they plan to combine into mega-mansions
California residents are terrified toy tycoons Nick and Mat Mowbray will turn price them out of their neighborhood with expensive mansions built on the plots of wildfire damaged homes.
Published: January 7, 2026, 1:34 am
Storm Goretti live updates: Snowfall builds up in middle England as dramatic footage shows 100mph winds hitting Cornwall
LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.
Published: January 8, 2026, 10:48 pm
Clifftop homes on Britain's eroded coastline are evacuated
More than 30ft of coastline has been lost in some parts of Hemsby, Norfolk, in the past week, including 13ft on one day alone.
Published: January 8, 2026, 2:57 pm
Storm Goretti sparks Brits' biggest holiday departure day
The UK has recently been plunged into icy temperatures, with snow settling in several parts of the country. Now, a chilly storm is expected to hit - driving Brits abroad.
Published: January 8, 2026, 10:56 am
Storm Goretti 'snow bomb' to hit Britain today with a foot of snow
The Met Office has issued six separate yellow and amber warnings across the South West and North of England, the Midlands, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Published: January 8, 2026, 9:25 am
Britain on high alert for snow and ice as Storm Goretti edges in
Britons endured a dangerously icy commute this morning after more snow and rain was followed by another night of sub-zero temperatures ahead of a major storm.
Published: January 7, 2026, 9:17 am
Hugh Jackman is unrecognizable with bushy beard as 'murderous outlaw' in The Death of Robin Hood trailer
The 57-year-old triple threat - who's only an Oscar away from EGOT status - managed to fit in a shirtless scene in order to showcase his famously muscular 6ft2in form
Published: January 7, 2026, 3:00 am