World

the statements

Obama: "Aliens? Life in such a vast universe is likely."

The former US president in a podcast: "They're real, but I haven't seen them."

epa12744144 A French flag reading 'Justice for Quentin', displayed during a rally to pay tribute to the 23-year-old student killed in Lyon Quentin, in place de la Sorbonne, Paris, France, 15 February 2026. Quentin, 23, died on 15 February, two days after he was violently attacked in Lyon on the sidelines of an event with LFI MEP Rima Hassan at Sciences Po. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

France

Lyon: A right-wing student killed by an antifa group: "Among the suspects is an assistant to a Mélenchon MP."

Quentin Deranque was attacked last Thursday and died 24 hours later. The country is divided, with several local election candidates suspending their campaigns.

Donald Trump presenta il Board of Peace a Davos, il 22 gennaio scorso (Ansa-Epa)

Middle East

The EU: "We will not be a member of Trump's Peace Council."

Meloni-Tajani-Salvini summit to decide on Italy's participation

Russia

The Kremlin: "The accusation of poisoning Navalny is baseless."

Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov: "We categorically reject the European countries' reconstruction efforts."

Il treno deragliato in Svizzera a causa di una valanga (Ansa-Police Cantonale du Valais)

the emergency

Switzerland: Train derails after being hit by an avalanche, leaving dozens evacuated and five injured.

The convoy had departed from Spiez near Bern

epa12734503 German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) at the hotel 'Bayerischer Hof', in Munich, Germany, 13 February 2026. The 62nd Munich Security Conference, running from 13 to 15 February 2026, is expected to host around 50 world leaders. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

the point of view

Between Old and New: The European Union at a Crossroads

German Chancellor Merz is shaking up the EU: but what role would he like to carve out for an institution that is already too fragmented?

Russia

"Navalny was poisoned by Moscow with a toxin, poison from Ecuadorian poison dart frogs."

Statement from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Great Britain on the death of the Russian dissident, who was in prison in Siberia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) arrive for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026. (Photo by Alex Brandon / POOL / AFP)

the security conference

Merz in Munich: "The world as we know it no longer exists. NATO is useful to us and the US."

German Chancellor shakes up Europe and warns of a new era of great-power politics

France

More trouble at the Louvre: water leak, closed rooms (and massive ticket scam)

After the sensational robbery last October, there is no peace for the largest museum in the world

United States

Tariffs on Canada, Republicans revolt against Trump (also frozen by polls)

Six conservatives in the House voted with the Democrats and blocked the tariffs. And according to surveys, Americans preferred Biden.

Swiss

Crans-Montana, victims' families outraged: the Morettis attacked

Tension outside the Sion Court, where the owners of the restaurant involved in the New Year's Eve massacre were questioned.

the case

"Israel, a Common Enemy": Francesca Albanese's case erupts in controversy.

Controversy erupts after a speech in Doha by the UN rapporteur for Palestine. Paris calls for her resignation. The UCEI (Italian Bishops' Conference) calls for "crazy words."

epa12702198 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a press conference during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, 03 February 2026. EPA/STRINGER

Ukraine

"Zelensky will announce elections and a referendum on the peace agreement: the vote will be held by May 15."

The Financial Times writes: "A roadmap after pressure from the United States"

the violence

A school shooting in Canada leaves nine dead and dozens injured. The prime minister calls it "devastated."

The attacker is believed to be a woman who committed suicide before the police arrived.

Francia, uomo incriminato per abusi su 89 minori in 55 anni (foto Ansa/Afp)

violence

Shock in France: 79-year-old accused of raping 90 minors and murdering his mother and aunt

He allegedly operated for over 50 years in various countries. The inventory of abuses discovered by his nephew on a USB stick.

the interview

Macron: "Four objectives to relaunch the EU, otherwise it will be swept away."

The French president launches his plan for Europe: "Simplification, trade diversification, industry, and innovation."

United Kingdom

Epstein and Prince Andrew, King Charles: "Ready to cooperate with the police."

The English sovereign is "concerned" by the accusations against his brother (simply called Mr Mountbatten-Windsor)

epa12718910 Bad Bunny performs during the NFL Super Bowl LX Apple Music Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, USA, 08 February 2026. The New England Patriots are facing the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO

USA

Super Bowl: Bad Bunny's show infuriates Trump: "The worst ever."

Seattle crushed the Patriots 29-13, but the game faded into the background. The Puerto Rican rapper's mid-game performance didn't sit well with the White House.