Key FactsNavalny Poisoned with Deadly Frog Neurotoxin
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- Five European governments verified the presence of the lethal neurotoxin epibatidine in Alexei Navalny’s body.
- The findings strongly indicate poisoning, implicating the Russian state as the likely perpetrator.
- Epibatidine is naturally found only in South American dart frogs and does not occur in Russia.
- The case has been reported to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for treaty violations.
Scientists from five European countries have established: my husband, Alexei Navalny, was poisoned with epibatidine—a neurotoxin, one of the deadliest poisons on earth. In nature, this poison can be found on the skin of the Ecuadorian dart frog. It causes paralysis, respiratory arrest, and a painful death.— Yulia Navalnaya, at a press conference during the Munich Security Conference.
Key FactsRise in Right-Wing Violence in Germany 2025
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
- Police recorded 1,521 politically motivated violent incidents linked to the right-wing across Germany in 2025.
- The total number of right-wing motivated offenses fell slightly by about four percent to 41,072, with figures subject to updates.
- Two attempted right-wing motivated homicides were reported in the last quarter of 2025, occurring in October and December.
- Criticism arose over the government's handling of right-wing extremism amid calls for sustained funding of victim support services.
Right-wing violence is escalating further and the federal government is looking away.— Ferat Kocak, an interior politician from the Left Party, accusing the federal government of downplaying right-wing extremism.
US demands rejected: Wadephul to Rubio: We don't need any more advice.: According to US Secretary of State Rubio, his country wants to continue to play a key ...
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Key FactsRubio’s Ultimatum: Europe Must Reform or Be Abandoned
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- At the Munich Security Conference, Marco Rubio stated the US expects Europe to undergo a profound transformation beyond defense spending.
- He emphasized returning to shared values such as Christianity and cultural heritage while abandoning climate policies and open borders.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky highlighted his country's severe challenges and urged Europe to develop its own defense strategy.
- European leaders face internal turmoil and budget constraints, complicating transatlantic cooperation amid ongoing political conflicts.
The US needs to see a reformed Europe, not just details of defense budgets, but a sea change in the continent’s value system.— Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, at the Munich Security Conference.
Larry the cat, the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, is celebrating 15 years as the British government's official rodent-catcher ... Show more

1521 cases: Number of right-wing violent crimes rises again - | "The federal government is looking the other way," criticizes the Left Party
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The BMG remains stubborn: PTA representation rights remain, light pharmacies in the form of branch pharmacies are to be introduced ... Show more
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US should “not interfere”: Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil calls for respect for Germany's handling of the AfD.
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OpinionWorking hours debate: Do Germans work too little? Expert criticizes system: Work more? For many, it's hardly worth it, says expert Wolfgang Blumers ...
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OpinionReiche wants to make private solar owners pay up: Economics Minister Reiche has announced that she will end subsidies for solar power systems ...
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Wadephul on Navalny’s poisoning: | “Russia is showing its ugly face”: The poisoning of Kremlin critic Navalny is, for Foreign Minister Wadephul ...
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Lessons from the Security Conference: Rubio is just Vance in a more charming way: The Munich Security Conference used to be the class reunion of NATO partners ...
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Kierspe resident files complaint against Merz: Gundula Schneider stands up for democracy
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UK reports progress on Challenger 3 tank export talks: The United Kingdom has made “significant progress” in exploring export opportunities tied to the ...
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Today marks 15 years since Larry the cat first entered the hallways of Downing Street.
The 19-year-old tabby, officially known as the Chief Mouser to the ... Show more

Ex-manager reacts with incomprehension to Merz's criticism of sick leave - | and makes a clear demand
giessener-anzeiger.de/panorama/krankenstand-kritik-von-merz-ex-manager-reagiert-mit-unverstaendnis-und-stellt-klare-forderung-zr-94170534.html

Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration as Palestinians condemn move
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-israel-palestine-gaza-cabinet-west-bank/
Lyon: Death of a young right-wing extremist fuels political tensions: The violent death of 23-year-old Quentin D. is leading to intense political discussions in ...
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OpinionMunich Security Conference: Merz has shown that he is the chancellor.: The Federal Republic is in its most serious foreign policy crisis to date ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article69906b33aee58a41de6502ff/muenchner-sicherheitskonferenz-merz-hat-gezeigt-dass-er-der-kanzler-ist.html
Families warned as 'fast spreading' measles outbreak leaves children in hospital: Families have been urged to ensure vaccinations are up to date to protect ...
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Key FactsRapid Measles Spread Hits North London Schools
1 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: getsurrey.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: getsurrey.co.uk
- Between January 1 and February 9, 34 laboratory-confirmed measles cases were reported in a North London borough.
- Over 60 suspected cases emerged across seven schools and one nursery in Enfield during the outbreak.
- One in five children with measles required hospital care, all lacking full immunisation.
- Health authorities stress vaccination as the best defense against this highly contagious viral illness.
Measles is one of the most infectious known diseases. It is approximately six times more infectious than Covid-19.— Councillor Alev Cazimoglu, cabinet member for health and social care, Enfield Council.
Short tracker Hwang Dae-heon takes silver in men's 1,500m: MILAN — Short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon captured the silver medal in the men's 1 ...
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OpinionChildren's TV, Trump, Merz: Stöckter Faslam mixes fun and barbs in Winsen: From the "heavyweight of the dike" to the Care Bears: 29 groups parade through ...
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Press reviews: Germany discovers power politics for itself: International media comment on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's speech at the Munich Security ...
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Only allowed after the event is over: Merz restricts alcohol sales at CDU party conference
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Leipzig in first place: These are the train stations with the most violent crimes
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It is out of question to join BNP cabinet: Asif Nazrul
en.samakal.com/bangladesh/170847624/it-is-out-of-question-to-join-bnp-cabinet-asif-nazrul

Former Foreign Office chief mouser Palmerston dies in Bermuda Former Foreign Office chief mouser Palmerston dies in Bermuda
Key FactsModern Hub to Replace Historic South Block Office
22 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: indianexpress.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: indianexpress.com
- The Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved relocating the Prime Minister’s Office to Seva Teerth and key ministries to Kartavya Bhavans.
- The move aims to establish a modern, technology-driven, and environmentally sustainable workspace that boosts employee efficiency and commitment.
- This shift ends the use of the South Block, a site where 16 prime ministers shaped critical national decisions.
- Significant reforms and security initiatives like DBT, GST, social justice laws, and military operations originated from the South Block.
Today, the country is moving forward with the resolve of a developed future. For this, there was a need for a modern, technological and environmentally-friendly office.— I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the need for a modern office as the nation moves ahead.
Our state on the verge of bankruptcy: Yet we pour billions of taxpayers' money into armaments
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/unser-staat-vor-der-pleite-dennoch-schiessen-wir-milliarden-steuergelder-in-die-ruestung-li.10018931

MP-Cabinet swearing-in ceremony at South Plaza of Parliament: Law Adviser
en.samakal.com/bangladesh/170847637/mpcabinet-swearingin-ceremony-at-south-plaza-of-parliament-law-adviser

OpinionAlexei Navalny: A Poisoning and its Consequences: That Putin had the regime opponent Navalny murdered in a penal colony is no surprise. But the poison used ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/alexej-nawalnyj-ein-giftmord-und-die-folgen-110838105.html

Behind the scenes of Japan convenience store foreign staff training - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260213/p2a/00m/0bu/020000c

Criminal responsibility remains at 14: Hubig and judges' association oppose lowering the age
n-tv.de/politik/Strafmuendigkeit-bleibt-ab-14-Hubig-und-Richterbund-gegen-Senkung-id30363357.html

The Republic of Niger Announces Mobilization to “Prepare for War with France”: The Republic of Niger has announced a mobilization to prepare for entering what it ...
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Merz as a Trump apologist? US Senator praises Chancellor for Iran statements: In January, Chancellor Friedrich Merz predicted the end of the Iranian leadership ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/merz-als-trump-versteher--us-senator-lobt-kanzler-fuer-iran-aussagen-37138590.html

OpinionBavaria: Björn Höcke must be allowed to speak in local election campaigns: Mayors should not presume to deny Björn Höcke access to their town halls.
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/bayern-hoecke-auftritt-hallen-gemeinden-lindenberg-seybothenreuth-kommentar-li.3386924

Paid articlePaywallRussian army complains about lack of access to Starlink and Telegram: There is turmoil in Russia. First, the Russian army's access to Starlink was cut off ...
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Army has 282 on small drone training pathways: The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 282 personnel are currently participating in the British Army's ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-has-282-on-small-drone-training-pathways/

DWD warns of snowfall in Franconia - | where caution is advised: The German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of icy conditions in Franconia for Sunday night into ...
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“I’m younger than Putin”: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy jokes about the Kremlin leader’s age in Munich – | and links peace to a 20-year US security ...
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Warning to the US against going it alone: Pistorius accuses Trump of damaging behavior.
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Key FactsPistorius Condemns Trump’s Solo Actions, Urges NATO Unity
23 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Boris Pistorius criticizes Trump’s unilateral approach as damaging to NATO and European security.
- The US must act within NATO’s framework to effectively counter rising global powers.
- Reforming and strengthening international organizations is essential rather than pursuing solo strategies, Pistorius stresses.
- Germany is boosting defense spending and modernizing its forces to counter Russian threats.
But the answer cannot be that a great power acts alone.— Boris Pistorius at the Munich Security Conference, emphasizing the need to reform and strengthen international organizations rather than allowing a great power to act unilaterally.
Because of Nord Stream 2: US NATO Ambassador: Merz is better than Merkel: Angela Merkel's last appearance at the Munich Security Conference was seven years ...
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Key FactsUS Envoy Praises Merz Over Merkel
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- US NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker regards Friedrich Merz as a superior chancellor to Angela Merkel.
- Whitaker criticized Merkel's administration for supporting the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany.
- Merz was commended for opposing reliance on Russian oil and gas supplies.
- The ambassador emphasized Merz's role in advocating increased defense budgets among European NATO allies.
Merz is a better chancellor than Merkel.— Matthew Whitaker, US NATO Ambassador, stated this during the Munich Security Conference.
Olympic champion Max Langenhan ignores call from Chancellor Friedrich Merz: Max Langenhan celebrates the greatest triumph of his career at the Olympics ...
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UK to send carrier north in show of force against Russia: The UK will deploy a Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North in 2026 under Operation ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-send-carrier-north-in-show-of-force-against-russia/

Karin Prien: Parity not a condition for electoral reform: The CDU/CSU and SPD are working on electoral reform and want more women in parliament ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/karin-prien--paritaet-keine-bedingung-fuer-wahlrechtsreform--37135572.html
Merz Say U.S. Not Powerful Enough to ‘Go It Alone,’ Warns Against ‘Deep Rift’ With Europe
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On Saturday, the Nordhorn fire department left its Wietmarscher Straße location for the time being. The old fire station will be demolished and replaced by a ... Show more

The task of the Democrats: Seemingly unstoppable, Donald Trump is pushing forward with the authoritarian transformation of the USA ...
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Chancellor Merz responds wittily to Olympic blunder - | He won't let THIS slide
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Von der Leyen calls for independent Europe with strong mutual defence clause
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EU leader calls for post-Brexit unity with UK to safeguard democracy and confront global instability. Europe’s ability to lead its own defence is now critical ... Show more
Europe must 'move up a gear,' says von der Leyen
Europe must 'move up a gear,' says von der Leyen
Europe must 'move up a gear,' says von der Leyen
Europe must 'move up a gear,' says von der Leyen
Germany now building drones for Ukraine: For the first time, combat drones are being produced in Germany for the defense of Ukraine. President Zelensky and ...
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Key FactsGermany Launches Large-Scale Combat Drone Production
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- A German-Ukrainian joint venture is manufacturing combat drones for Ukraine in a discreet facility in Munich.
- The first drone produced in Germany was officially received by Defense Minister Pistorius and President Zelenskyy.
- The company employs around 200 people, including many Ukrainian refugees and long-term residents in Germany.
- This production effort supports Ukraine’s military amid intense Russian airstrikes and harsh winter conditions.
Our people are giving their lives at the front. This will help them a lot.— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, speaks about the significance of the new drones for the Ukrainian army.
DWD warnt in Aachen vor Frost und Glätte: Der Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) warnt für Aachen vor Frost und Glätte. Die amtlichen Warnungen gelten von ...
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Is the Pistorius project in jeopardy? The German Armed Forces apparently lack soldiers for NATO deployment in Lithuania.
weltwoche.de/daily/pistorius-projekt-in-gefahr-der-bundeswehr-fehlen-offenbar-soldaten-fuer-nato-stationierung-in-litauen/

Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid's contract cancelled
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Global network of sex offender: French prosecutors form special Epstein unit: The release of the Epstein files is putting pressure on politicians and celebrities ...
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A final show by the Patrouille Suisse - | but Vorarlberg is putting its foot down
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Cabinet oath-taking to be completed by February 18, says Cabinet Secretary: Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid announced that the oath-taking ceremony ...
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OpinionRubio's nice speech contains 4 hard messages for Europe: US Secretary of State Rubio spoke nicely to the Europeans, but also very hard ...
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Palmerston, island’s top cat, mourned by Government House: Palmerston, the island’s top cat who flew to fame in 2020 with his retirement as chief mouser at the ...
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India cabinet approves $18 billion in infrastructure, urban, startup projects, minister says
reuters.com/world/india/india-cabinet-approves-18-billion-infrastructure-urban-startup-projects-minister-2026-02-14/
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference highlighted "a common ... Show more
Germany's foreign minister sees 'common ground' with US
Germany's foreign minister sees 'common ground' with US
Amazon loses control over its sellers' prices: Amazon must relinquish its price control. The Federal Cartel Office is cracking down hard – | and imposing a ...
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UN Special Rapporteur criticizes Potsdam trial against Last Generation: Members of Last Generation must answer to the Potsdam Regional Court for "forming a ...
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Australia and EU on the cusp of signing landmark free trade agreement: Australia and the European Union are on the cusp of finally reaching a free trade ...
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