Politico’s owner praises JD Vance for ‘inspiring message’

Mathias Döpfner says many Europeans had ‘intentionally misunderstood’ the US vice-president’s speech that caused widespread horror

Source: Financial Times

‘One of the hardest days’ in Israel as Hamas hands over hostages’ bodies

Remains of two young children, their mother and an elderly man arrived in Tel Aviv after a ceremony in Gaza

The remains of two young children, their mother, and an …

Source: The Guardian

How the German election may shape migration in the entire EU

Migration is a major topic of the German election campaign. Several parties want to introduce measures that could have a significant impact on the whole European Union.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Hamas returns 4 Israeli hostages' bodies, believed to include mom, 2 young kids

Hamas released the bodies of 4 Israeli hostages, including, it's believed, the youngest captive taken in the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack, Kfir Bibas, and his brother and mother.

Source: CBS News

Senator Mitch McConnell says he will not seek reelection in 2026

The Kentucky Republican has served more than 40 years in the chamber, and became one of the most consequential and divisive legislators in recent history.

Source: NPR

South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meeting amid tensions over Ukraine

President Cyril Ramaphosa tells grouping international law is key to solving world crises.

Source: Al Jazeera

How a US takeover could change James Bond forever

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.

Source: BBC

Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ in growing war of words

Even as the White House pushes to end the war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, describing him as a "dictator." NBC’s Richard …

Source: NBC News

Who is running in the German election and what are the key issues?

German citizens will take to the polls on February 23 for a snap general election.

Source: Al Jazeera

Macron says France won't send troops to Ukraine 'tomorrow' but may give security guarantees

President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France would not be sending troops to Ukraine "tomorrow" but reiterated that France could provide security guarantees to the war-torn nation after a ceasefire. …

Source: France 24

'Magnifique': Papers react to Mbappé's stunning Champions League hat-trick

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 20: Papers around the world react with outrage to US President Donald Trump labelling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" and blaming Ukraine for starting …

Source: France 24

Israeli army kills three Palestinians in West Bank refugee camp assault

Israeli soldiers storm the Far’a refugee camp, killing three, as raids and arrests continue across the West Bank.

Source: Al Jazeera