On Valentine’s Day 2026, Senator Marco Rubio sent a conciliatory yet firm message to Europe, stressing continued U.S. demands for security, economic alignment, and global norms.

Five nations say Russia killed Navalny with a rare frog toxin, which the Kremlin denies.

The Vatican rejected Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza, citing UN authority and lack of Palestinian inclusion.

Tommy Shelby returns from WWII exile to confront his ruthless son, concluding his story in *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man*.

UK inflation dropped to 3.0% in January 2026, driven by lower petrol and food prices, boosting hopes for a rate cut in March.

On Feb. 13, 2026, Donald Trump urged Zelensky to speed up peace talks with Russia, citing a potential diplomatic opening.

Arundhati Roy pulled out of the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, protesting jury head Wim Wenders’ call for filmmakers to avoid politics, especially on Gaza, which she called genocide.

Larry the cat celebrates 15 years as UK’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, serving under six prime ministers.

German bobsledder Laura Nolte leads the women’s monobob after three runs at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Americans Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries Armbruster close behind.

American Jordan Stolz won Olympic gold in the men’s 500 meters speedskating, setting a record and becoming only the second skater to win both 500m and 1,000m at one Games.