On Saturday, Macron called for calm ahead of a demonstration in tribute to Quentin Deranque, whose murder has sent shockwaves through the country.
Month: February 2026
Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan and says it killed at least 70 Pakistani militants blamed for attacks at home.
Trump Nuclear Energy
Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks at a news conference at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Sunday Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthew Daly)
Pakistan says it struck seven militant sites along Afghanistan border
The statement cited three attacks since the start of Ramadan last week. | World News
Afghanistan promises ‘appropriate response’ after deadly Pakistani strikes
At least 17 killed and six missing as Pakistani army launches operation against Pakistan Taliban’s camps and hideouts.
Huckabee’s Israel land remarks condemned as ‘dangerous and inflammatory’
Arab and Islamic governments issue statement denouncing comments made on Tucker Carlson podcast
EU asks US to honour trade pact signed last year, says ‘a deal is a deal’
Trump tariffs live updates: Since the US Supreme Court’s ruling slashing Trump’s tariffs, the European Union is mulling to suspend its trade deal with the US as it termed developments as ‘pure customs chaos’. Meanwhile, the Australian government said it will “examine all options”. | World News
AI agent invasion has people trying to pick winners
An onslaught of artificial intelligence agents that handle tasks from writing code to dispensing tax advice has the tech world and financial markets scrambling to pick winners and shed losers.
List of key events, day 1,459
These are the key developments from day 1,459 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Copper, a coveted metal boosting miners
BHP, Glencore and Teck Resources — three mining giants whose annual results have revealed significantly increased profits thanks in large part to soaring copper prices.
Cover Story newsletter
Deputy editor Edward Carr reveals how The Economist crafts weekly covers on Putin, Ukraine, and the modern Robin Hood state | World News
Trump demands Netflix oust Susan Rice from board
The president’s comments come as Netflix tries to win a deal, and antitrust approval, to buy Warner’s studios and HBO streaming service. | World News
Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs, killing 1
Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing one person near Kyiv and damaging homes and energy sites. Ukraine’s Emergency Service said on Sunday that responders
‘Death to dictator’ slogans, massive clashes as fresh student-led protests rock Iran
Visuals showed large crowds at Tehran’s top engineering university clashing in a packed area as people were reportedly heard shouting anti-Khamenei slogans. | World News
Nobody Knows Where Fergie Is—Except Maybe Us
With her husband in the media spotlight, Sarah has made herself scarce, but The Royalist has a good idea where she’s hiding.
France to summon US ambassador over comments about far-right activist’s death
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday he would summon the US ambassador to France after “interference” regarding the death of a French far-right activist earlier this month.
How four years of Ukraine war have changed Russia
From curbs on rights to fewer choices at the market, the war has taken its toll. Still, support for it remains high.
US trade deal with EU is in limbo, top official flags Trump’s tariff ‘chaos’ after SCOTUS blow
Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament’s trade committee, said he would propose suspending EU legislative work on approving the Turnberry Agreement. | World News
Amid Trump’s threats on Greenland, Danish military comes to US submariner’s aid
The incident took place on Saturday when the Danish military evacuated the US crew member who was in need of urgent medical care some 7 nautical miles off Nuuk. | World News
Eileen Gu switches slopes for catwalk after Olympic flourish
Eileen Gu crowned her Olympic Games with a gold medal on Sunday, saving her best until last. Now she is all set for Milan Fashion Week.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the U.K. and its European allies should immediately deploy noncombat troops to Ukraine to show Vladimir Putin that Western nations are committed to the nation’s freedom and independence.
Trump to raise global tariffs to 15%
President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies.
Over 3,000 people march in France in honour of far-right activist
On Saturday, Macron called for calm ahead of a demonstration in tribute to Quentin Deranque, whose murder has sent shockwaves through the country.
Hungary’s foreign minister says country will block key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume
Hungary will block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to Ukraine until the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline resumes, Hungary’s foreign minister said.
Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan and says it killed at least 70 Pakistani militants blamed for attacks at home.
Mike Huckabee infuriates Middle East after agreeing with Tucker Carlson’s claim that Israel has a biblical right to the whole region
“It would be fine if they took it all,” Huckabee said to Carlson’s claim that the descendants of Abraham have a right to the land.
Trump Nuclear Energy
Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks at a news conference at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Sunday Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthew Daly)
Afghanistan promises ‘appropriate response’ after deadly Pakistani strikes
At least 17 killed and six missing as Pakistani army launches operation against Pakistan Taliban’s camps and hideouts.
Pakistan says it struck seven militant sites along Afghanistan border
The statement cited three attacks since the start of Ramadan last week. | World News
Huckabee’s Israel land remarks condemned as ‘dangerous and inflammatory’
Arab and Islamic governments issue statement denouncing comments made on Tucker Carlson podcast
EU asks US to honour the trade deal commitments signed last year, says ‘deal is a deal’
Trump tariffs live updates: Since the US Supreme Court’s ruling slashing Trump’s tariffs, the European Union is mulling to suspend its trade deal with the US as it termed developments as ‘pure customs chaos’. Meanwhile, the Australian government said it will “examine all options”. | World News
List of key events, day 1,459
These are the key developments from day 1,459 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
AI agent invasion has people trying to pick winners
An onslaught of artificial intelligence agents that handle tasks from writing code to dispensing tax advice has the tech world and financial markets scrambling to pick winners and shed losers.
Cover Story newsletter
Deputy editor Edward Carr reveals how The Economist crafts weekly covers on Putin, Ukraine, and the modern Robin Hood state | World News
Copper, a coveted metal boosting miners
BHP, Glencore and Teck Resources — three mining giants whose annual results have revealed significantly increased profits thanks in large part to soaring copper prices.
Trump demands Netflix oust Susan Rice from board
The president’s comments come as Netflix tries to win a deal, and antitrust approval, to buy Warner’s studios and HBO streaming service. | World News
‘Death to dictator’ slogans, massive clashes as fresh student-led protests rock Iran
Visuals showed large crowds at Tehran’s top engineering university clashing in a packed area as people were reportedly heard shouting anti-Khamenei slogans. | World News
Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs, killing 1
Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing one person near Kyiv and damaging homes and energy sites. Ukraine’s Emergency Service said on Sunday that responders
Nobody Knows Where Fergie Is—Except Maybe Us
With her husband in the media spotlight, Sarah has made herself scarce, but The Royalist has a good idea where she’s hiding.
France to summon US ambassador over comments about far-right activist’s death
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday he would summon the US ambassador to France after “interference” regarding the death of a French far-right activist earlier this month.
US trade deal with EU is in limbo, top official flags Trump’s tariff ‘chaos’ after SCOTUS blow
Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament’s trade committee, said he would propose suspending EU legislative work on approving the Turnberry Agreement. | World News
How four years of Ukraine war have changed Russia
From curbs on rights to fewer choices at the market, the war has taken its toll. Still, support for it remains high.
Amid Trump’s threats on Greenland, Danish military comes to US submariner’s aid
The incident took place on Saturday when the Danish military evacuated the US crew member who was in need of urgent medical care some 7 nautical miles off Nuuk. | World News
Eileen Gu switches slopes for catwalk after Olympic flourish
Eileen Gu crowned her Olympic Games with a gold medal on Sunday, saving her best until last. Now she is all set for Milan Fashion Week.
Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke knock off No. 1 Michigan 68-63 as top 2 teams lose on same day
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points and No. 3 Duke handed another neutral-site loss to fellow blueblood Michigan, knocking off the top-ranked Wolverines 68-63 in a raucous possible Final Four preview in the nation’s capital. The Wolverines had won 11 straight and replaced Arizona atop the AP Top 25 t…
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore dies aged 25
Police say the ex-Purdue University star died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound in his hometown in Indiana.
‘They Don’t Have No Regards, No Respect for Black People’
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani got an earful of criticism from one lady as he left the ‘Keep Hope Alive’ tribute to Rev Jesse Jackson. The unknown woman was especi…
Mamdani urges New Yorkers to stay inside as DSNY gets to work on blizzard response
Jaysha Patel speaks with Mayor Zohran Mamdani about the city’s response to Sunday’s blizzard.https://abc7ny.com/live-updates/how-snow-nyc-weekend-winter-coas…
Up to 24 inches of snow possible Sunday into Monday l LIVE updates
The NYC area, including parts of NJ, is bracing for the first blizzard in more than a decade as remnants of the last major snowfall still remain across the city.
USA beat Canada in overtime to end 46-year wait for gold – as it happened
Rolling report: Team USA are the men’s Olympic champions for the first time since the ‘Miracle on Ice’ in 1980 after Jack Hughes scored a dramatic winner








