According to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll conducted January 27–30, 2026, and released on the eve of the President's State of the Union address, 55% of American adults believe Donald Trump is changing the country for the worse. This is the highest figure for this formulation in both Trump terms....
The European Union is drastically reducing Russia’s diplomatic mission to the EU
The European Union has decided to significantly reduce the size of the Russian Federation's permanent mission to the EU. As European Union Foreign Affairs Council High Representative Kaja Kallas announced following the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, the maximum size of the Russian mission in Brussels will be...
The UK announced a new support package for Ukraine
On February 24, 2026, exactly four years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK government announced a new package of military, humanitarian, and reconstruction aid to Kyiv. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized Ukraine's unwavering support: "We will stand with Ukraine until a just and lasting peace...
An assassination attempt on President Vučić and his family has been thwarted in Serbia
Serbian Interior Ministry officials have detained two men suspected of plotting an assassination attempt on President Aleksandar Vučić, his wife, and children, as well as attempting to violently overthrow the constitutional order. According to the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs press service, the arrest took place in the city of...
The UK MoD announced the launch of a command-and-control centre for the “Coalition of the Willing”
On February 24, 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence announced the launch of a multinational force headquarters for the so-called "Coalition of the Willing." According to the department's official statement, a 70-person headquarters is currently operational, preparing for the possible deployment of troops from participating countries after the end of...
A large-scale sex trafficking ring has been uncovered in London
A major BBC investigation has uncovered the systematic sexual exploitation of girls and young women in the UK capital. The victims are teenagers as young as 14, lured into criminal gangs where they are raped, forced into sexual acts, and effectively turned into "payment" for drug debts. According to journalists...
A right-wing revolution in Germany’s Heartland: What to expect from the March 2026 state elections
In March 2026, Germany will hold two important stages in regional politics: elections to the state parliaments of Baden-Württemberg (March 8) and Rhineland-Palatinate (March 22). The results of the votes will not only renew the composition of the state parliaments but will also serve as an indicator of a wide...
Russia accuses UK of involvement in assassination attempt on GRU general
Russia has officially accused UK of involvement in the assassination attempt on a high-ranking military intelligence officer. FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov claimed there was a "British connection" to the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, First Deputy Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian...
Massive capital outflow: Investors are moving billions out of the USA and into European assets
International investors are actively reallocating capital from the US market to European assets. According to LSEG/Lipper, US investors have withdrawn approximately $75 billion from US equities over the past six months, $52 billion of which has been withdrawn since the beginning of 2026 alone. This represents the largest outflow in...
The UK risks losing the most from Trump’s tariffs
The UK could suffer the greatest relative economic losses among major US trading partners as a result of President Donald Trump's latest tariff policy changes, according to recent estimates from analysts and data from international organizations. Following the US Supreme Court's ruling that several of Trump's global tariffs exceeded his...