February 11, 2026

US Imposes New Sanctions on Lebanese Gold Firm Linked to Hezbollah

The US has sanctioned Lebanese gold company Jood SARL for helping Hezbollah turn gold into cash. This move aims to cut off Hezbollah’s funding as the group faces Israeli attacks and Lebanon’s economic crisis.

February 11, 2026

Greek Air Force Officer Arrested for Spying for China, Faces Life Sentence

A Greek Air Force officer, Col Christos Flessas, was arrested for leaking top secret military information to China. He admitted to sharing classified NATO documents and passing sensitive technology details after being recruited by Beijing. The case highlights China's deep spying efforts in Europe’s military.

February 11, 2026

Trump's Cheeky Dance with Statue of Liberty to Headline German Carnival

At the Mainz carnival in Germany, a bold Trump figure dances with the Statue of Liberty in no trousers, sticking out his tongue. Alongside, floats feature Chancellor Friedrich Merz sinking in a boat and Markus Soeder atop sausages. These satirical figures will star on Rosenmontag, the carnival's highlight.

February 11, 2026

EU Approves Deportation of Migrants to ‘Safe’ Third Countries Amid Human Rights Fears

The European Parliament has passed a law allowing member states to deport asylum seekers to ‘safe’ countries outside the EU, even if they have no ties there. Rights groups warn this could expose migrants to abuse. The rule needs member states’ final approval and starts in June.

February 11, 2026

Mark Carney Reports Positive Talk with Trump on Controversial Canada-US Bridge

Mark Carney said he had a positive talk with Donald Trump after the US President threatened to block the $4.6bn Gordie Howe Bridge. Trump falsely claimed the bridge has little US content. Carney emphasized shared ownership and work by both Canadian and US workers.