Ukrainians issued stark ‘it can get worse’ message as key peace talks to begin
The Russian military has repeatedly attacked the city’s heating system.
Day: January 23, 2026
‘Not all EES machines work’: Your views on the Entry/Exit System in Spain
We asked our readers what their experiences of the new Entry/Exit System passport at Spanish airports have been since the launch last October, including how long they had to queue and if the passport and fingerprint scanning machines were …
Board of Peace very ‘business-focused’: Peace negotiations need to focus on ‘conflict resolution’
Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Christopher Featherstone, Associate Lecturer in the Dept of Politics and Int’l Relations at the University of York. Mr. Featherstone frames the “Board of Peace” not as a clearly defined peace initiative, rather a s…
Cyclone Harry causes major damage across Sardinia, southern Italy
Cyclone Harry has devastated Sardinia, causing damages expected to reach hundreds of millions of euros, according to governor Alessandra Todde.
From French drug pricing to ‘loser’ windmills: A rundown of who Trump criticized at Davos
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized a number of current and former political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
From the F-35 to the new super warplane: Italy ready to invest €9 billion in the Gcap
It is an expensive gamble, but also an attempt at technological emancipation from the major programmes of the past, in which Italy has often played a subordinate role.
Palestinians say Jared Kushner’s vision for Gaza erases what’s left of their homes
Jared Kushner unveiled a vision of a futuristic cityscape for Gaza that includes skyscrapers and advanced industrial zones, but Palestinians fear his vision erases what remains of their homes.
Ring now lets users verify whether videos have been altered
To give users peace of mind, Ring has introduced a new content authenticity feature that allows them to verify whether a Ring video has been edited or altered. Ring Verify adds a digital security seal that breaks if the video is changed in any way. “Th…
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gives scorching critique of Europe in Davos speech
At Davos, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned Europe is divided and unprepared for a more dangerous world, urging unity and less reliance on the U.S.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine discusses Zelenskyy’s Davos speech
NPR’s A Martinez asks William Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about his thoughts following President Zelenskyy’s speech at Davos.