Vatican declines to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ calls for UN leadership
The Vatican will not join President Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace, its top diplomatic official said Tuesday, signaling…
Month: February 2026
Peru sinks deeper into chaos as seventh president in ten years ousted in ‘Chifagate’ scandal
Peru’s interim president was removed from office Tuesday over corruption allegations, further destabilizing the country ahead of April’s presidential and…
Russia sentences American to 4 years for allegedly trying to take Kalashnikov rifle stocks: report
An American was sentenced Tuesday to four years in jail in Russia for allegedly trying to fly out of an…
Italy cheers faith and flag in Milan after Paris’ ‘woke’ Olympic spectacle sparked culture clash, experts say
Paris and Milan-Cortina delivered two sharply different Olympic spectacles, one that ignited culture-war backlash and another that leaned into heritage…
Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz as Trump envoys arrive for nuclear talks
Iran fired live missiles into the Strait of Hormuz during naval drills Tuesday and signaled it is prepared to close…
Pastor accused of ‘inciting religious hatred’ with UK street sermon, legal advocacy group says
A Christian pastor arrested in Bristol, England, in November on suspicion of “inciting religious hatred” after delivering a street sermon…
Iconic ‘Lovers’ Arch’ on Italian coast collapses on Valentine’s Day
A popular rock structure in Italy known as the “Lovers’ Arch” collapsed on Valentine’s Day following days of poor weather. …
Viral face depuffing tricks – skin experts reveal if they work
We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction – the effects are often at best, temporary, say…
Boy first in UK to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery
Alfie Phillips, 9, had the pioneering treatment at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
‘The kindness of people got me to the finish line’
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.