According to The Wall Street Journal, the Pentagon is actively promoting plans to establish a permanent forward base for American nuclear submarines at the Australian naval base HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. This move is seen as key ‘insurance’ for the US in the event of a potential armed conflict...
Campaigners for the far-right Alternative for Germany party attacked in Germany
Two campaigners for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party were attacked in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, just one month before regional elections. The incident occurred on the evening of 7 February 2026 in one of the cities of the country. Two men aged 28 and 41 were putting up...
Sabotage on Italian railways on the day of the Olympics
Over the weekend, deliberate damage to railway tracks and infrastructure was reported in northern Italy, causing serious disruptions to train services. The incidents occurred on 7 February 2026, the first day of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. According to the Italian Ministry of Transport and the police, three coordinated acts...
Starmer on the verge of resignation
The political crisis in the UK has reached a critical point, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer under unprecedented pressure following the high-profile scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US. According to sources in the ruling Labour Party, the likelihood of Starmer leaving office in the coming days...
The murder rate in England and Wales has fallen to a nearly 50-year low
According to the UK Office for National Statistics, there were only 499 homicides, including murder, manslaughter, and infanticide, recorded in England and Wales between September 2024 and September 2025. This is the lowest figure since 1977—almost half a century. Compared to the previous year, the number of murders decreased by...
The Italian government wants to give the police more powers
The Italian government has approved a package of measures to strengthen public safety, significantly expanding police powers. The corresponding decree was adopted by the Council of Ministers on February 5, 2026, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The main innovations concern preventative detention: police will now be able...
Incidents around Berlin’s hospitals are on the rise
In recent months, suspicious incidents around Berlin's medical facilities have increased sharply. The Berlin Hospital Association reports unidentified drone overflights, cyberattacks, door break-ins, unauthorized filming, and arson. The most high-profile incidents of recent months include: an explosion at the entrance to the Charité; a massive arson attack at the Vivantes...
The USA is prepared to tighten sanctions against Russia if peace talks fail
The Trump administration has prepared a new package of sanctions against Russia but is holding off on implementing them immediately. Bloomberg reports this, citing European officials familiar with the situation. According to agency sources, the restrictions will primarily affect Russia's energy sector, including measures against the so-called "shadow fleet"—ships used...
The UK and the USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements
The UK and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements. The document was signed on February 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C., during a major international summit on critical minerals organized by the administration of US President Donald Trump....
Portugal bans Polymarket platform after suspicious bets worth over €4 million ahead of presidential election
The Portuguese gambling regulator Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) has taken tough measures against the popular crypto prediction platform Polymarket, completely banning its activities in the country. The decision followed a sharp surge in bets on the outcome of the 18 January 2026 presidential election. According to...