Day: February 17, 2026

Reverend Jesse Jackson in 2009

Civil Rights Activist Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

From Memphis in 1968 to standing with George Floyd’s family in 2021, Jesse Jackson remained visible at major civil rights victories and defeats for more than half a century.

Europe Accepts It Must Cosy Up to Trump To Have a Say on Peace Efforts

Europe Accepts It Must Cosy Up to Trump To Have a Say on Peace Efforts

Brussels doesn’t like the U.S. administration, but understands that is where the important decisions will be made.

February 17, 2026
Transgender Man Identified as Suspect in Rhode Island Ice Rink Shooting

Transgender Man Identified as Suspect in Rhode Island Ice Rink Shooting

The suspect fired on four family members and a friend before taking his own life.

February 17, 2026
Belgian Police: Non-Nationals Account for Nearly Half of All Drug Suspects

Belgian Police: Non-Nationals Account for Nearly Half of All Drug Suspects

2024 saw a total of 15,521 suspects registered for drug-related acts across Brussels and five Flemish central cities.

February 17, 2026
15 Years of EU Citizens’ Initiative: Direct Participation Hollowed Out

15 Years of EU Citizens’ Initiative: Direct Participation Hollowed Out

The EU’s flagship instrument of citizen participation shows a low success rate and discretionary final decisions.

February 17, 2026
Islamization in Frankfurt: Ramadan Lights Return

Islamization in Frankfurt: Ramadan Lights Return

With €75,000 spent on bulbs and a total budget of €100,000, Ramadan decorations impose a significant cost on Frankfurt am Main.

February 17, 2026
Ukrainian Combat Veterans to Support German Training Programs

Ukrainian Combat Veterans to Support German Training Programs

Berlin and Kyiv have formalized a strategic partnership to integrate Ukrainian frontline expertise into German military academies.

February 17, 2026
Germany: 15.5 Million People Do Not Speak German at Home

Germany: 15.5 Million People Do Not Speak German at Home

Turkish, Russian, and Arabic have been identified as the most frequently used languages in households in Germany.

February 17, 2026
Geneva: U.S. Diplomacy to Focus on Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Iran Nuclear Issue

Geneva: U.S. Diplomacy to Focus on Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Iran Nuclear Issue

Ahead of discussions mediated by Oman, President Trump warned Tehran of the consequences of failing to strike a deal.

February 17, 2026
The Jimmy Lai Sentence and the Vatican’s Scandalous Silence

The Jimmy Lai Sentence and the Vatican’s Scandalous Silence

The Holy See’s restraint appears as the result of an agreement that effectively restricts the Church’s prophetic freedom in confronting one of today’s most repressive regimes.

February 17, 2026