A new play about the Mad King, based on George R.R. Martin’s lore, premieres this summer in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Trump’s "wrecking-ball politics" damaged transatlantic ties, per Tsinghua scholar and 2026 Munich Security Report.

UK unemployment hits 5.2%, highest in five years, due to slow wage growth and economic uncertainty.

Taylor Swift named world’s top artist in 2025 by IFPI for the sixth time, driven by album sales and global fan engagement.

U.S. envoy demands Belgium halt probe into religious circumcisions, calling it antisemitic.

Modi met with leaders from Serbia, Croatia, and Finland at the AI Summit, advancing AI, clean energy, and trade ties, including the India-EU FTA.

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended without agreement on Feb. 18, 2026, with no progress on key issues.

UAE and France boost AI cooperation amid strategic summit meeting.

Germany's push for nuclear deterrence sparks debate amid Russian warnings and legal constraints.

On Valentine’s Day 2026, Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham reaffirmed their bond with a tattoo tribute amid family tensions.