Alexander Katiraie
U.K. Investigates Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties
Peter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
Published: February 3, 2026, 10:24 pm
Paris Court Deals Family Blow in Battle for Rent From the French Embassy in Iraq
The court said it was not the right authority to handle the lawsuit for unpaid rent, and the case should be heard in Iraq, where the family’s ancestors had fled persecution.
Published: February 3, 2026, 8:42 pm
A Community Space for Team USA at the Winter Olympics Will No Longer Be Called ‘Ice House’
U.S. Olympic officials are changing the name to Winter House, as Italians protest the similarly named federal agency’s presence at the Games in Italy.
Published: February 3, 2026, 9:30 pm
Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.
Published: February 3, 2026, 9:15 pm
Before a Rape Trial, a Theater Piece Passes Its Own Judgment
A new work by the director Lorraine de Sagazan looks at a high-profile case that will soon be heard in a French court.
Published: February 3, 2026, 2:48 pm
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial Over Charges Including Rape
The trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, who has also been accused of assault and other crimes, began as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Published: February 3, 2026, 8:17 pm
Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk
The move followed a yearlong investigation into X and escalated a wider standoff between European officials and American tech companies over the regulation of social media.
Published: February 3, 2026, 9:02 pm
Investigation Finds Credit Suisse Had Wider Nazi Ties Than Previously Known
But a lawyer who has been scrutinizing archives and UBS are in a dispute over access to about 150 documents.
Published: February 3, 2026, 6:26 pm
Siemens Energy Bets $1 Billion That A.I. Power Demand Will Last
The German manufacturer announced plans to expand factories in several U.S. states and build a new plant in Mississippi.
Published: February 3, 2026, 11:00 am
This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics
The Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will make it a logistical nightmare.
Published: February 3, 2026, 9:17 pm
Greenland Crisis Has Danes Chuckling, in Their Own Way
A little teasing has helped Danes manage their anger and anxiety over American threats to take a part of their territory. A Trump pincushion, anyone?
Published: February 3, 2026, 10:01 am
On Eve of Peace Talks, Russia Hits Power Plants in Frigid Ukraine
Missiles overnight targeted electrical facilities in Kyiv and other parts of the country, according to local authorities, despite President Trump’s request for a pause.
Published: February 3, 2026, 9:55 pm
France Adopts a Budget After Months of Turmoil
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s budget, subjected to judicial review, paves the way for relative political stability.
Published: February 2, 2026, 6:53 pm
Uproar Over Meloni’s Face Painted on an Angel in a Church in Rome
The recent restoration of a chapel came with a surprise: an angel depicted with the likeness of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. Cue the protests.
Published: February 3, 2026, 10:06 am
Royal Families of Norway and Britain Face Pressure Over Epstein Files
Newly released emails offer new details about ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, as well as Sarah Ferguson, once the Duchess of York in Britain.
Published: February 2, 2026, 6:20 pm
When the Clowns Went to Church
Every February, clowns pack into a London church to honor Joseph Grimaldi, a pioneering 19th-century clown. Hundreds of onlookers come for the merriment, too.
Published: February 3, 2026, 3:40 pm
Countries Have Long Tested Their Own Athletes for Doping. That Could Soon Change.
After Chinese swimmers won Olympic gold in 2021 despite having tested positive for a banned substance, the World Anti-Doping Agency is considering whether to have an independent body handle testing before major events.
Published: February 3, 2026, 5:56 pm
Starmer Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties
Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein.
Published: February 2, 2026, 12:01 am
Out-of-control Chinese rocket smashes into the South Pacific Ocean - after Britain was put on red-alert over the potential of falling debris
An out-of-control Chinese rocket has crashed into the Southern Pacific Ocean, after Britain readied the emergency alert system over fears of falling debris.
Published: February 2, 2026, 9:38 am
Lily Allen announces her biggest ever Australian and New Zealand tour performing West End Girl live
Lily Allen has confirmed she is bringing her West End Girl tour to Australia and New Zealand.
Published: February 2, 2026, 12:36 am
Football chiefs to vote on drastic new measures to clamp down on time-wasting by goalkeepers and during substitutions
MIKE KEEGAN: Football's lawmakers will vote later this month on whether to bring in countdowns to prevent time wasting and on the introduction of a 10-second substitute rule.
Published: February 3, 2026, 5:22 pm
Woman found Noah Donohoe's cracked mobile phone in grassy verge days before the 14-year-old was found dead in storm drain, inquest hears
Noah, who loved music and reading, disappeared on June 21, 2020 after leaving his home in Belfast, Northern Ireland on his bike to meet friends.
Published: February 3, 2026, 3:32 pm
Do YOU live in a 'Celtic Curse' hotspot? Scientists reveal the areas of the UK and Ireland with the highest rates of little-known genetic disease
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have mapped the prevalence of a genetic disease dubbed the Celtic Curse across the UK and Ireland for the first time.
Published: February 3, 2026, 2:31 pm
Soggy start to 2026! Last month was one of the WETTEST Januarys on record in Britain - with 17% more rain than usual, Met Office confirms
The Met Office has confirmed that last month was one of the wettest Januarys on record in Britain - with 17 per cent more rain than usual.
Published: February 2, 2026, 2:38 pm
I played Royal Portrush and I was left speechless. Here's why the 2025 Open Championship course MUST be top of your golf trip bucket list
Arriving on the first tee at Royal Portrush three months after the Open Championship, I am once again struck by the magnitude of this swirling links golf course.
Published: February 2, 2026, 9:44 am
Planning a golf trip to Royal Portrush? Stay at the luxurious Dunluce Lodge, which has its very own spa, putting green and was also home to Rory McIlroy during the 2025 Open Championship
Nestled in an alcove of pine trees just off the fairway on the fourth hole at Royal Portrush is the Dunluce Lodge.
Published: February 2, 2026, 9:14 am
Made in Holywood: Inside the golf club where Rory McIlroy honed his craft, how The Masters champion has given back and why he's motivated to keep on winning
On a brisk Sunday night in April, nestled in the Holywood Hills of County Down in Northern Ireland, a group of golf fans sat nervously peering through their fingers.
Published: February 2, 2026, 9:10 am
Cashpoint withdrawal: Britons now use hole-in-the-wall machines just 15 times a year
There were 832million withdrawals in the UK last year - around 9 per cent less than in 2024 - as the use of digital payment methods continued to rise.
Published: February 2, 2026, 12:15 am