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Former German Chancellor Scholz’s ex-secretary named in Epstein documents

Former German Chancellor Scholz’s ex-secretary named in Epstein documents

Philippa Sigl-Glockner linked to Epstein files while serving as Olaf Scholz’s private secretary

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Sweden urges its citizens to leave Iran
21.02.2026

Sweden urges its citizens to leave Iran

'The situation in Iran and in the region is highly uncertain,' foreign minister says

Turkish foreign minister holds sideline talks with Cambodia, Vietnam in US
21.02.2026

Turkish foreign minister holds sideline talks with Cambodia, Vietnam in US

Hakan Fidan in Washington for inaugural meeting of Board of Peace

Russia claims Telegram used to collect data on military, police, government officials for sabotage, terrorism
21.02.2026

Russia claims Telegram used to collect data on military, police, government officials for sabotage, terrorism

Interior Ministry's cybercrime division says messenger services, mostly bots, allow users to obtain personal data to illegally create ‘digital profile’

British branches of KFC, Burger King withdraw from chicken welfare pledge
20.02.2026

British branches of KFC, Burger King withdraw from chicken welfare pledge

Companies shift from Better Chicken Commitment to industry-led framework, pointing to emissions impact and rising demand

UN confirms receipt of Iran letter, voices concern over rising regional tensions
20.02.2026

UN confirms receipt of Iran letter, voices concern over rising regional tensions

UN encourages US, Iran to continue engaging in diplomacy to settle differences, says spokesperson