Politics

Trump’s Greenland Gambit: Arctic Ambition Threatens NATO’s Foundation 21 January 2026 – The geopolitical spotlight is fixed on the Arctic as US President Donald Trump intensifies a controversial campaign to bring Greenland under American control. Framed as a national security imperative but viewed by critics as a resource grab, the president’s ambition has escalated from […]

Trump and Macron: A Transactional “Bromance” Tested by War and Trade BERLIN, 20 January 2026 – The relationship between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron has long been characterised by a paradoxical blend of personal bonhomie and profound policy divergence. As 2026 begins, their partnership—often dubbed a political “bromance”—remains a central, if

Friedrich Merz: Germany’s Chancellor Navigates Turbulent First Months BERLIN, 17 January 2026 – Eight months after his historic and hard-fought election, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz leads Europe’s largest economy with a style starkly different from his predecessors. The 70-year-old conservative, who once languished in the political wilderness, now steers a fragile “grand coalition” while weathering

Franziska Brantner: Co-Leader of Germany’s Alliance 90/The Greens Berlin, 15 January 2026 – Franziska Brantner, a prominent German politician, has emerged as a key figure in the Alliance 90/The Greens party. Since November 2024, she has served as co-leader alongside Felix Banaszak, following the party’s leadership reshuffle after electoral setbacks. Brantner’s career spans roles in

Markus Lanz: US Foreign Policy and AfD in Focus on 14 January 2026 Hamburg, 14 January 2026 – Markus Lanz hosts his popular ZDF talk show tonight, welcoming a panel of high-profile guests to discuss pressing international and domestic issues. The programme, airing at 23:20, promises insightful debates on US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy

Donald Trump: Presidency in 2025 and Prospects for 2026 Berlin, 14 January 2026 – President Donald Trump’s second term, which began in January 2025, saw a continuation of his ‘America First’ agenda, marked by significant domestic and foreign policy shifts. From pardoning figures involved in the January 6 Capitol riot to imposing tariffs and engaging

Dina Broadhurst: Sydney-Based Artist Exploring Identity and Emotion Sydney, 13 January 2026 – Dina Broadhurst is an acclaimed Australian contemporary artist renowned for her bold visual style that merges photography, digital collage, fashion, and emotional storytelling. Based in Sydney, she has gained international recognition through her exhibitions, brand collaborations, and public installations, delving into themes

Peter Thiel: Germany’s Misunderstood Export Berlin, 12 January 2026 – Peter Thiel, the German-born co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, remains a polarising figure in his homeland. Viewed by some as a sinister influence on global affairs, Thiel presents himself as a critic of Western stagnation, advocating for risk-taking and innovation in a world he sees

Jacques Moretti Arrested in Crans-Montana Bar Fire Probe Crans-Montana, 9 January 2026 – Jacques Moretti, the co-owner of the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, has been arrested following questioning in the investigation into a deadly New Year’s Eve fire that claimed 40 lives and injured 119 others. The 49-year-old Frenchman,