2 ISIS Supporters Who Planned Attack on Jews in U.K. Get Life Sentences

The case underlines how the Islamic State has seized on rising antisemitism in the wake of the Gaza war to radicalize and encourage would-be assailants.

Published: February 13, 2026, 5:40 pm

German Officials Needle Trump at Munich Security Conference

Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of Germany, said that under President Trump, the United States’ claim to global leadership “has been challenged, and possibly squandered.”

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:08 pm

A nervous Europe awaits Rubio’s speech in Munich.

After a fiery speech by Vice President JD Vance turned heads in 2026, Europeans are nervous about what the Secretary of State might say.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:36 am

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Published: February 13, 2026, 7:17 pm

UK Ban on Palestine Action Is Unlawful, Court Finds

The High Court said the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group was disproportionate and breached free speech rights. The government said it would appeal, and the ban remained in place for now.

Published: February 13, 2026, 4:11 pm

Ukraine Says U.S. Is Increasing Pressure for a Deal as the Midterms Loom

It is unclear what the Trump administration is prepared to do if it does not get the concessions it wants from Kyiv on issues like territory and elections.

Published: February 13, 2026, 1:46 pm

Elephant Bone in Spain May Be Proof of Hannibal’s Tanks With Trunks

Archaeologists say a 2,200-year-old specimen is the first direct evidence of how the Carthaginian war machine used the giant mammals in the Punic Wars.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:04 am

A Family’s Memories and a Nation’s Struggles in ‘My Father’s Shadow’

The movie, created by two brothers, contrasts intimate impressions with a tense moment in Nigeria’s history.

Published: February 13, 2026, 6:06 pm

Milan Has an Affordable Housing Crisis. Can the Olympic Village Help?

The accommodation for athletes includes a video game lounge, massage room and a range of food options. Starting from September, it will house students — or at least those who can afford the rent.

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:54 am

Heated Rivalry and Marital Bliss: Two Wives Go Head to Head in a Scary Olympic Sport

One represents Belgium and the other Brazil in skeleton, in which the racer slides near-blind down an ice track at well over 80 miles per hour.

Published: February 13, 2026, 5:01 am

Ex-Leader of Norway Charged With Corruption Linked to Epstein

Thorbjorn Jagland, who briefly led Norway in the 1990s, had been protected by diplomatic immunity that came with his work with the Council of Europe, but that privilege was waived.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:49 am

Europe’s Leaders Gather At Munich Summit, Reeling From Trump’s Criticism

Officials gather on Friday for Europe’s biggest annual security summit, where a speech by Vice President JD Vance last year started an unraveling of trans-Atlantic relations.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:12 am

Daniel Cathiard Dies at 81; Turned Bordeaux Estate Into Champion Winery

He came to winemaking late, after a career in retail, and turned the 18th-century Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte into one of France’s most esteemed vineyards.

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:54 pm

Europe Worries Trump Poses Threat to Its Financial and Tech Sovereignty

European leaders have been compelled to address the possibility of once-remote risks to the financial networks and technology that undergird their economies.

Published: February 12, 2026, 8:27 pm

Dutch Prosecutors Fine Louis Vuitton Netherlands in Money Laundering Case

The Dutch subsidiary of the luxury brand agreed to pay a nearly $600,000 settlement in a money laundering and terrorism financing case.

Published: February 12, 2026, 4:37 pm

Henry McGowan Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity in Father’s Murder

Henry McGowan of New York City was charged in the death of his father in an Irish hotel. He had struggled with mental illness for several years.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:32 pm

NATO Remains Vital to U.S. Security, Ex-Ambassadors and Generals Say

Amid doubts over President Trump’s commitment to the alliance, an administration official told a NATO gathering that the U.S. is pulling back, but not abandoning European security.

Published: February 12, 2026, 5:09 pm

Across Italy, the Winter Olympic Vibes Are Very Different

In Milan, the hub of the Winter Games, the atmosphere seems subdued, while the small towns hosting mountain events are seeing enthusiastic crowds.

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:33 am

‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’: Lisa McGee Spins a Comedic Mystery

Lisa McGee said she had envisaged her new show, “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,” as a sort of modern, funny “Murder, She Wrote.” Just don’t expect tired Irish stereotypes.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:29 pm

These Ukrainian Drones Don’t Just Kill. They Deliver Oatmeal Cookies.

In a war where drones are synonymous with destruction, some are also used to drop care packages to Ukraine’s frontline soldiers.

Published: February 12, 2026, 10:00 am