Day: January 5, 2026

Merz’s Fantasy of Leading Europe

Eight months into his time in office, Germany’s chancellor has ceded strategy, leverage, and initiative to others.

Swiss Resort Mourns 40 Victims of Deadly New Year’s Bar Fire

Swiss Resort Mourns 40 Victims of Deadly New Year’s Bar Fire

Switzerland prepares for a national day of mourning, as authorities say many of those killed were teenagers and students—and prosecutors investigate possible negligence.

January 5, 2026
Berlin Plunged Into Darkness by Left-Wing Extremist Attack

Berlin Plunged Into Darkness by Left-Wing Extremist Attack

A militant group claimed responsibility for a winter arson attack on the city’s power network, leaving households without electricity for days and triggering warnings over public safety.

January 5, 2026
Trump Questions Russian Claim of Drone Attack on a Putin Home

Trump Questions Russian Claim of Drone Attack on a Putin Home

The U.S. president says American officials found no evidence of a Ukrainian strike on the Russian presidential residence.

January 5, 2026
Merz’s Fantasy of Leading Europe

Merz’s Fantasy of Leading Europe

Eight months into his time in office, Germany’s chancellor has ceded strategy, leverage, and initiative to others.

January 5, 2026