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Washington Prepares Gaza Peace Meeting on Feb 19

February 7, 2026

The U. S. government is arranging a gathering in Washington that will bring together leaders who will head a new “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza. The event, scheduled for February 19, will take place at the U. S. Institute of Peace and double as a fundraiser to support rebuilding efforts in Gaza. T

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Haiti Faces a New Political Pause After Transition Council Ends

February 7, 2026

The Caribbean nation of Haiti has slipped into a state of uncertainty as its temporary governing body’s authority expired, leaving no clear next step for leadership. The nine‑person council that was set up in April to calm violent gang clashes and prepare for elections has seen its power fade amid

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Ukraine Supports Olympic Truce Call

February 7, 2026

Ukraine has shown its approval for a pause in fighting during the Winter Games. The request came after Italy and Pope Leo encouraged world leaders to use the Milano Cortina event for peace. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine agrees with the idea of a truce and the UN resolution that follo

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Police Search Homes in Probe of Former Ambassador’s Ties to Epstein

February 6, 2026

British police carried out searches at two homes linked to Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador who is under scrutiny for alleged misconduct in public office. The investigations stem from new evidence that shows close connections between Mandelson and the late U. S. financier Jeffrey Epstein. The U

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Police Open Case on Former PM Jagland Using Epstein Files

February 6, 2026

Norway's economic crime police unit, Oekokrim, started an investigation into former prime minister Thorbjoern Jagland. The probe focuses on allegations of aggravated corruption linked to Epstein files. It follows the release of new documents about the late U. S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Jaglan

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Spain's Rail Safety Under the Spotlight

January 29, 2026

Spain's rail network has been in the headlines recently, and not for good reasons. Two serious accidents in January have put the government's spending on railways under scrutiny. A high-speed train crash in the south killed 45 people, and just two days later, a derailment in Catalonia took the life

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Trump's Billion-Dollar Peace Club: Who's Really Paying?

January 29, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace, first mentioned in September during a Gaza ceasefire, has taken a strange turn. Initially, it was supposed to focus on Gaza's peace and reconstruction. But now, the plan is much bigger. The board's goal is to promote stability and peace anywhere in the world. Members can join

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Assisted Dying Bill: A Rocky Road Ahead

January 29, 2026

The assisted dying bill is facing a tough road to becoming law this year. Lord Falconer, a key supporter, has warned that without a major shift in the House of Lords' stance, the bill has little chance of passing. He even suggested using the Parliament Act, a rarely used power, to bypass the Lords i

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France Finally Joins EU in Labeling Iran's Guards as Terrorists

January 29, 2026

France has had a change of heart. After long hesitation, it now supports adding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU's terrorism list. This shift comes as EU foreign ministers meet to discuss new sanctions against Iran for its harsh crackdown on protests. The IRGC, created afte

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Sicily's Slippery Slope: Town on the Brink After Massive Landslide

January 28, 2026

Sicily is facing a big problem. A huge landslide has left many homes hanging on the edge of a cliff. This happened after days of heavy rain from a cyclone. Over 1, 500 people had to leave their homes quickly. The landslide in Niscemi, a town in southwest Sicily, is massive. It's 4 kilometers long. P