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...
Hybrid warfare at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic arena
A few days before the opening ceremony of the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italian authorities announced the thwarting of a series of cyberattacks targeting Olympic venues and Italian government websites. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani publicly announced this, stating that the attacks had a "Russian...
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...
Italy accuses Russia of attempting cyber attacks on 2026 Olympic facilities
Ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italian authorities announced that they had prevented a series of cyber attacks, which they believe originated in Russia. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told reporters in Washington that Italian intelligence services had managed to thwart several hacking attempts. The attacks...
The EU has praised the effectiveness of its sanctions against Russia
The European Union's Special Envoy for Sanctions, David O'Sullivan, said that the restrictions imposed on Russia are having a significant impact on the Russian economy. According to him, the sanctions have already led to a noticeable distortion of the Russian economy in favour of the military sector, which could make...
Two foreigners detained in Germany on suspicion of sabotage on military ships
The Hamburg Public Prosecutor's Office reported the detention of two foreign nationals suspected of attempting to sabotage German Navy warships. The detainees were a 37-year-old Romanian citizen and a 54-year-old Greek citizen. The arrests took place in Hamburg and in a village in Greece. Searches were carried out at their...
Scandal in Swiss banking: Credit Suisse concealed nearly 900 Nazi accounts
A new independent investigation has uncovered around 890 previously unknown accounts at Swiss bank Credit Suisse that were potentially linked to the Nazi regime. This was announced by the chairman of the US Senate Judiciary Committee, Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, on the eve of the committee hearings. According...
The United States will create a strategic reserve of critical minerals
US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the country's first-ever strategic reserve of critical minerals, called Project Vault. The initiative, aimed at reducing dependence on China for supplies of rare earth elements and other key materials, will be funded to the tune of approximately $12 billion. ‘Today, we...