Senate's lone Black Republican says Trump video "most racist thing I've seen out of this White House" The post was eventually taken down after about 12 hours. Axios · Feb 6
How Svalbard went from from Arctic outpost to geopolitical flashpoint Tensions in the Arctic are putting new pressure on Svalbard, a Norwegian-administered archipelago long seen as an example of international cooperation, as climate change transforms the region and rivalry between major powers intensifies. Radio France Internationale · Feb 6
Bulletin PM briefing: Trump slammed over AI Obamas video and Mandelson properties searched Good evening – here are five of today’s biggest stories. Trump called ‘disgusting’ after sharing AI video depicting Obamas as apes. Police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson. Summer camp sex offender jailed for drugging and abusing children. Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison life seen in new Epstein files video. Bad… The Independent UK · Feb 6
Count the qualifiers: Trump's week became another presidential talk-a-thon Before sharing a racist meme on Friday, President Trump uttered a list of policy statements that he muddied with qualifiers. Roll Call · Feb 6
Private luxury plane owned by Trump donor used for ICE deportations, report says Advocates expressed concern the alleged flights returning Palestinian men to the occupied West Bank violated humanitarian principles The Independent UK · Feb 6
White House blames staffer for Trump’s Obama ‘apes’ post and removes video Republican labeled ‘racist’ The White House dismissed the clip as harmless, though it was later deleted The Independent UK · Feb 6
Annual Smithsonian summer event held for 50 years is exiled from D.C. so Trump can have his 250th America birthday festival The Smithsonian’s annual Folklife Festival has been exiled from Washington’s National Mall to make way for a flashy series of events including an IndyCar race The Independent UK · Feb 6
Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness and Geopolitical Risks March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +0.79 (+1.25%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0291 (+1.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses today and moved higher after the dollar weakened. Also, concerns that the US-Iranian talks in Oman will not lead to... Barchart · Feb 6
There’s one argument Starmer could make to save his skin – but he won’t dare do it Among those focusing on what the PM knew about Peter Mandelson are many who themselves knew plenty and chose to ignore it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
'Regime change in Iran should come from within,' former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says The US president is threatening strikes on Iran, this time in response to the Tehran's violent repression of protestors in recent weeks. Former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert says that if the endgame is regime change, only people can do that. Euronews · Feb 6
Keke Palmer is a fish out of water in horror-comedy series based on cult movie 'The ’Burbs' The new Peacock series “The 'Burbs” brings humor and suspense to suburbia The Independent UK · Feb 6
Trump says he’ll free infrastructure funds for New York if Penn Station is renamed after him Trump also demanded Dulles airport be given his name in exchange for funding NY-NJ tunnel and subway extension The Guardian - US · Feb 6
89 Indians named by US as 'worst of the worst' criminals arrested by ICE The US has released a country-wise list of criminals and illegals arrested by the ICE and at least 89 Indians are named on it. "The US Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of worst criminal aliens arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Under Secretary Noem's… The Times of India · Feb 6
France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland The French consulate opened this Friday in the capital, Nuuk, amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island. Euronews · Feb 6
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Benghazi attack suspect arrested 14 years after ambush on US compound killed four Americans Twenty militants armed with AK-47s and grenade launchers stormed the consulate compound on Sept. 12, 2012
Euronews · Feb 6 Iran and US to hold more nuclear talks after indirect negotiations in Oman Iran and the US held indirect Oman talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, agreeing to continue negotiations despite ongoing tensions.
Axios · Feb 6 Trump envoys met directly with Iran foreign minister in Oman The negotiations were almost called off earlier in the week, but went ahead on Friday.
Barchart · Feb 6 Dollar Falls as Stocks Rebound The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.17%. Today’s rebound in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also being pressured by some negative carryover from Thursday, when weaker-than-expected US labor market news boosted the chance of a Fed rate cut at next...
The Times of India · Feb 6 ‘No limits, no transparency, no controls’: US accuses China of covert nuclear tests as New START expires The US has accused China of secretly conducting nuclear tests, urging Beijing to join arms control talks as the New START treaty expires. While Russia and the US acknowledge the need for urgent negotiations, China rejects the claims and refuses to participate, citing its smaller arsenal. This raises fears of…
We Got This Covered · Feb 6 Donald Trump’s dedicated avoidance of the Epstein case just hit a snag Is the truth finally catching with those desperate to bury it?
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Readers slam ‘old boys’ club’ for sidelining Dame Karen Pierce in favour of Peter Mandelson YOUR VIEWS: Our community viewed Dame Karen Pierce’s removal as an unnecessary and gendered misjudgement, sidelining an effective diplomat in favour of ‘one of the boys’
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Trump demands his name be put on Penn Station and Dulles airport in exchange for federal funding: report Chuck Schumer declined to put the president’s name on New York’s Penn Station, saying he did not have the authority
Euronews · Feb 6 Donald Trump unveils website in US to buy drugs at reduced prices The Trump administration has framed the initiative as a challenge to the pharmaceutical industry's pricing power.
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics
We Got This Covered · Feb 6 The world just lost its final nuclear safety net The Trump administration could have saved it, but of course, they did nothing.