Alexander Katiraie
Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow
Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.
Published: February 7, 2026, 12:10 pm
Russian Strikes Pummel Ukraine’s Power Grid
The drone and missile bombardments were the latest attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a winter freeze, as peace talks have made little progress.
Published: February 7, 2026, 6:07 pm
Trump’s Greenland Threats Rattle the Faroe Islands
Many people in the Faroe Islands, a tiny archipelago in the North Atlantic, want to be their own state. The crisis over Greenland, Denmark’s other territory, has complicated that, for now.
Published: February 7, 2026, 10:00 am
Olympics Officials Signal Sanctions on Russia in Sports May End
In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine.
Published: February 7, 2026, 5:01 am
Philippe Morillon, General Who Made Fateful Protection Promise, Dies at 90
“I will never abandon you,” he told residents of Srebrenica amid sectarian armed conflict in Bosnia. The town later suffered the worst massacre in Europe since World War II.
Published: February 7, 2026, 3:26 am
JD Vance Is Booed at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan
Before the event, protesters marched in Milan in opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose personnel are in Italy to advise local officials in securing the Winter Games.
Published: February 7, 2026, 10:12 am
A dozen U.S. figure skaters march in the ceremony, some fresh off competing.
Published: February 6, 2026, 11:18 pm
The U.S. flag bearers are a renowned speedskater and a bobsledder, both previous Olympians.
Published: February 6, 2026, 9:07 pm
France and Canada Open Consulates in Greenland, Following Trump Threats
Greenland’s mini diplomatic scene is about to get more lively as Canada and France set up consulates, following threats by President Trump to take over the island.
Published: February 6, 2026, 10:14 pm
Flying Solo: Some Olympic Athletes Are Their Country’s Whole Team
At the Winter Games, athletes from 15 different nations are the only competitor from their countries.
Published: February 6, 2026, 8:43 pm
Haiti Just Won the Fashion Game at the Opening Ceremonies
The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country’s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.
Published: February 6, 2026, 8:26 pm
2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies Performers: Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and More
The performers include an Italian tenor who is one of the most successful singers in the world and an actress who has had roles in “The White Lotus” and “The Paper.”
Published: February 6, 2026, 8:47 pm
Mariah Carey Performs at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan
The singer-songwriter “perfectly embodies the emotional spirit of the Games,” Olympic organizers said.
Published: February 6, 2026, 7:15 pm
Who will light the Olympic cauldrons?
Published: February 6, 2026, 7:07 pm
No Fashion Focus in Milan After France Made It Part of Summer Olympics
In Paris, the fashion powerhouse LVMH was a headline sponsor and helped design the medals and the athletes’ apparel.
Published: February 6, 2026, 6:49 pm
Milan Athletes Welcome Return of Winter Olympics Spectators
At the last Winter Games, in 2022 in Beijing, the coronavirus pandemic meant that spectators were largely absent and competing was a lonely experience.
Published: February 6, 2026, 6:25 pm
A Lightweight, Minimalist Torch Design Helps Kick Off the Winter Games
The opening ceremonies will also have two cauldron lightings for the first time. One will be in Milan, the other in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Published: February 6, 2026, 6:00 pm
The Olympics Could Be One of the Last Big Events for an Iconic Milan Stadium
The San Siro stadium is a temple of soccer and one of the city’s most beloved monuments, but its days may be numbered.
Published: February 6, 2026, 5:45 pm
Andy Farrell's Six Nations horror show in Paris seems like the start of another Irish rugby recession - here's why things are going to get a lot worse before they get better...
The most bizarre stat is the fact that Ireland are currently ranked ahead of France in the global pecking order. Pay no heed to that. Les Bleus are miles ahead.
Published: February 7, 2026, 4:58 pm
Fears Britain's student loan system is being scammed with more than 370,000 'missing' graduates owing £13BILLION
The Student Loans Company (SLC) admitted it has no details about the employment or financial status of more than 370,000 of its beneficiaries.
Published: February 7, 2026, 2:32 am
Fallen NRL cult hero breaks his silence on meth shame, newborn heartbreak and why jail 'saved' him
Manu Vatuvei was once the smiling, gold-toothed cult hero who terrorised NRLdefences and etched his name into New Zealand Warriors folklore
Published: February 6, 2026, 2:47 pm
Still the rain won't stop! Britain faces more than 80 flood warnings with relentless downpours continuing to drench nation
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued 91 flood warnings, mostly scattered across the south and south-west England and the East and West Midlands.
Published: February 7, 2026, 11:22 am
Why is it so wet in the UK? Meteorological experts explain the relentless rain - as soggy Brits say they're 'absolutely sick of it'
The Met Office has revealed that a 'blocked pattern' in the jet stream is to blame for the particularly soggy spell.
Published: February 6, 2026, 1:57 pm