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France appoints Catherine Pegard as culture minister

France appoints Catherine Pegard as culture minister

Appointment came after Rachida Dati's resignation as culture minister due to 2026 municipal elections in Paris

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NATO chief urges Europeans to boost defense spending, stop worrying about US commitment
26.02.2026

NATO chief urges Europeans to boost defense spending, stop worrying about US commitment

Mark Rutte says increased European defense spending anchors Washington's commitment to alliance

Convicted US pedophile Epstein traveled through UK airports weeks before arrest: Report
26.02.2026

Convicted US pedophile Epstein traveled through UK airports weeks before arrest: Report

Investigation reveals Epstein flew in and out of Britain by private jet more than 60 times

Talks between US, Ukraine begin in Geneva
26.02.2026

Talks between US, Ukraine begin in Geneva

'Together with the Government’s economic team, we will thoroughly work through the prosperity package,' says Ukraine's chief negotiator

Switzerland considering extending trade restrictions on Ukraine
26.02.2026

Switzerland considering extending trade restrictions on Ukraine

Under neutrality law, government says it must treat all sides equally in war-related exports, transit