Belgium summoned the U.S. ambassador following a public message that framed a local probe into ritual circumcisions as antisemitic, highlighting diplomatic friction…
Susanna Cardinale · 18 Feb 2026
As Israel moves policies that strengthen its hold on the West Bank, tensions rise between its government, Palestinian communities and the United…
Susanna Cardinale · 18 Feb 2026
Tech
A DNA expert argues that forensic-grade genome sequencing and genetic genealogy could still produce investigative leads from the glove found near Nancy…
Martina Marchesi · 18 Feb 2026
A decades-old East Village Indian restaurant reported a marked increase in reservations after being used as the setting for the first date…
Roberta Bonaventura · 18 Feb 2026
Norway’s winter sports system produces consistent champions while Team USA shines in speedskating, moguls and ice dance, and personal stories add human…
Susanna Capelli · 18 Feb 2026
A phantom stealth fighter project has become a symbol of Europe’s defense challenges, exposing duplicated efforts, industrial fragmentation and diplomatic strains that…
Bianca Marchesi · 18 Feb 2026
A translator from Irkutsk attempted to reach her Ukrainian fiancé via Kursk in October 2026; detained by the FSB, she alleges torture…
Bianca Marchesi · 18 Feb 2026
Sony Pictures Television has unveiled initial stills for S.W.A.T. Exiles, spotlighting Shemar Moore’s return as Hondo, a new ensemble and production updates…
Susanna Cardinale · 18 Feb 2026
PBS Distribution will air the modern reimagining of Bergerac in the U.S., bringing Damien Molony and a high-profile ensemble together in a…
Roberta Tagliabue · 18 Feb 2026
Itv Studios brings a wide-ranging slate to London TV Screenings, combining scripted dramas, reality formats and big-name talent to appeal to global…
Roberta Bonaventura · 18 Feb 2026
European defence plans are fragmented: doubts from German leaders, protests in Italy over rising costs and competing programmes with UK, Japan and…
Martina Marchesi · 18 Feb 2026
Politics
Speculation that Christine Lagarde could leave the European Central Bank ahead of schedule has sparked debate over who would shape the next…
Anna Innocenti · 18 Feb 2026
Sara Duterte announced a 2028 presidential run while navigating multiple impeachment complaints and the high-profile ICC case against her father, Rodrigo Duterte,…
Susanna Capelli · 18 Feb 2026
A concise look at celebrities, their private aircraft and the estimated CO2 and fuel footprints tied to their flight activity
Martina Pellegrino · 18 Feb 2026
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band return to U.S. stages for a 20-date spring run, blending music and a pointed message…
Martina Pellegrino · 18 Feb 2026
Sports
Zach Collaros returned to Winnipeg energized, praising new signings and working closely with Tommy Condell as the Blue Bombers prepare for training…
Martina Pellegrino · 17 Feb 2026
Ami Nakai’s triple Axel earned a season's best and put the 17-year-old in first place, with Kaori Sakamoto and Alysa Liu close…
Susanna Capelli · 17 Feb 2026
Brad Jacobs' Calgary rink reached the Olympic semifinals with a 9-5 win over Bruce Mouat while Rachel Homan's Ottawa team handed Sweden…
Susanna Cardinale · 17 Feb 2026
A clear look at Canada’s medal bonus system, the role of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Excellence Fund, and international contrasts
Anna Innocenti · 17 Feb 2026
Canada's Isabelle Weidemann, Valérie Maltais and Ivanie Blondin successfully defended Olympic women's team pursuit gold in Milan, edging the Netherlands in a…
Edoardo Vitali · 17 Feb 2026
Russian bombardment of Ukrainian energy assets left tens of thousands without power and killed three energy workers as U.S.-backed talks in Geneva…
Ilaria Beretta · 17 Feb 2026
Iran and the United States said they reached an understanding on main guiding principles during mediated talks, but negotiators warned that significant…
Martina Pellegrino · 17 Feb 2026
Alysa Liu delivered a technical and composed short program on February 17, 2026, leaving Team USA with a final individual medal hope…
Francesca Spadaro · 17 Feb 2026
Four Republicans—Chip Roy, Aaron Reitz, Mayes Middleton and Joan Huffman—meet at the Granada Theater for a debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys…
Francesca Pellegrini · 17 Feb 2026