Year: 2026

US President Donald Trump did not threaten a 250% tariff on Norwegian salmon over alleged cheating at the Winter Olympics, as a viral post claims. No evidence supports these accusations or connects NATO funding to Norway’s skiing programme.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not attend the Berlin Format meeting on Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference, reportedly due to last-minute scheduling conflicts. The absence affected discussions among key European leaders on NATO and regional security.

Emmanuel Macron, President of France, stated at the Munich Security Conference that Europe must independently redesign its security architecture in response to Russia’s aggression. He emphasized the need for new parameters, including a holistic approach to nuclear deterrence, crucial for Europe’s future security strategy.

Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 world championship on Sunday, finishing third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen won the race. Norris narrowly edged Verstappen by two points, marking the tightest title battle since 2008 and highlighting the shifting dynamics in F1.

Arsenal plans talks to sign a Bayern Munich star, boosting their Premier League ambitions with a focus on strengthening their squad.

A knife-wielding man was shot by police near the Arc de Triomphe after threatening officers, highlighting ongoing security concerns in major cities.

Industry leaders at the Munich Security Conference stressed that Europe’s energy security must be prioritised alongside defence, citing increased threats following Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Eurelectric president Markus Rauramo highlighted the need for a strategic shift in response to these hybrid threats.

Jim Ratcliffe’s Controversial Immigration Comments Spark Backlash — what we know so far Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised for comments…

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France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched “French Response,” an official X account aimed at countering disinformation with humour and irony, according to spokesman Pascal Confavreux. The initiative responds to increasing attacks from pro-Russian and US accounts, addressing urgent misinformation issues.