Day: February 4, 2026

Moscow–Beijing Alliance Strengthens as Leaders Hold Video Call

Moscow–Beijing Alliance Strengthens as Leaders Hold Video Call

The video call took place as Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators met in Abu Dhabi for another round of talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

February 4, 2026
Pope Leo Warns of “New Arms Race” as Final U.S.-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires

Pope Leo Warns of “New Arms Race” as Final U.S.-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires

As the U.S.-Russia nuclear pact ends, the Pope urged world leaders to pursue a meaningful successor agreement.

February 4, 2026
German Conductor Dies After Brutal Attack By Passenger

German Conductor Dies After Brutal Attack By Passenger

Violence against railway staff is rising in Germany, with five employees facing physical attacks on a daily basis.

February 4, 2026
Women’s Group Back in Court Over Men in Women’s Prisons

Women’s Group Back in Court Over Men in Women’s Prisons

Campaigners say existing prison guidance ignores single-sex protections and puts female inmates’ safety and dignity at risk.

February 4, 2026
Foreign Detentions: Belgian Ministers Visit Tallinn to Explore Options

Foreign Detentions: Belgian Ministers Visit Tallinn to Explore Options

The Federal Government is negotiating for rented prison space in Estonia as it grapples with Belgium’s prison overcrowding crisis.

February 4, 2026
Germany: State Protection Authorities Open Investigation Into Vandalization of AfD Campaign Vehicle

Germany: State Protection Authorities Open Investigation Into Vandalization of AfD Campaign Vehicle

AfD local chairman Willy Klinger described the attack as part of a wider pattern of aggression targeting the right-wing populist party.

February 4, 2026
Judiciary GOP: Brussels May Have Interfered in Eight EU Elections

Judiciary GOP: Brussels May Have Interfered in Eight EU Elections

Documents released by the Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee point to systematic intervention by the European Commission to shape political and electoral discourse across several countries.

February 4, 2026
“Christianity in the Middle East is fading away in silence”—<strong>Charles de Meyer</strong>, President of SOS Chrétiens d’Orient

“Christianity in the Middle East is fading away in silence”—<strong>Charles de Meyer</strong>, President of SOS Chrétiens d’Orient

“Evil takes various forms, expressions that are more or less barbaric, but it is always there, lurking and fighting against the people of God.”

February 4, 2026
Aegean Tragedy: Migrant Boat Capsizes, Leaving 15 Dead

Aegean Tragedy: Migrant Boat Capsizes, Leaving 15 Dead

The International Organization for Migration says about 33,000 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since 2014.

February 4, 2026
Washington and London Pledge Diego Garcia Cooperation

Washington and London Pledge Diego Garcia Cooperation

Trump described the handover of the Chagos Islands as “extremely important land” given away in “GREAT STUPIDITY.”

February 4, 2026
Colombia’s Petro, Trump Praise Talks After Months of Tensions

Colombia’s Petro, Trump Praise Talks After Months of Tensions

Donald Trump said the U.S. and Colombia are working on a cooperation to fight drug trafficking and reviewing potential sanctions relief.

February 4, 2026
Germany Braces for Antifa Riots Over Hungary Verdict

Germany Braces for Antifa Riots Over Hungary Verdict

Police warn of arson and attacks on diplomatic sites as a Hungarian court prepares to rule on a far-left assault case linked to the “Hammer Gang.”

February 4, 2026