Wednesday, February 04, 2026
What's behind Donald Trump's Latest Comments on the Epstein Scandal? | DW News
Steve Rodenberg: What Are the Russian Papers Saying about Peace Talks on Ukraine?
Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills Dozens
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit in Epstein Files as Rape Trial against Her Son Begins | DW News
Feb 3, 2026 | A rape trial is rocking the royal family in Norway and raising questions over the future of the monarchy in the Scandinavian country.
The accused is 29-year-old Marius Borg Høiby. He's the son of Norway's Crown Princess – but outside the line of succession as he was born before his mother married into the royal family. Today in Oslo, he pleaded not guilty to the most serious of 38 counts against him – including four counts of rape. The charges also include abuse, acts of violence, transporting marijuana, and making death threats. Høiby was arrested again on Sunday on suspicion of assault, making threats with a knife and violating a restraining order.
The trial gets underway just days after revelations that Høiby's mother, Crown Princess Mette Marit had extensive contact with the late U-S sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – after he was convicted of child sex crimes in 2008.
The latest release of the Epstein files contains hundreds of references to the crown princess – including personal emails between the two appearing to show a close personal friendship. Over the weekend, Crown Princess Mette-Marit issued an apology, saying she showed "poor judgement".
The accused is 29-year-old Marius Borg Høiby. He's the son of Norway's Crown Princess – but outside the line of succession as he was born before his mother married into the royal family. Today in Oslo, he pleaded not guilty to the most serious of 38 counts against him – including four counts of rape. The charges also include abuse, acts of violence, transporting marijuana, and making death threats. Høiby was arrested again on Sunday on suspicion of assault, making threats with a knife and violating a restraining order.
The trial gets underway just days after revelations that Høiby's mother, Crown Princess Mette Marit had extensive contact with the late U-S sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – after he was convicted of child sex crimes in 2008.
The latest release of the Epstein files contains hundreds of references to the crown princess – including personal emails between the two appearing to show a close personal friendship. Over the weekend, Crown Princess Mette-Marit issued an apology, saying she showed "poor judgement".
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Donald Trump Admits He’s Demolishing Kennedy Center
Jill Biden’s Ex-husband Charged with Murder of His Wife
THE GUARDIAN: Linda Stevenson found unresponsive on 28 December after police responded to domestic dispute
The ex-husband of former US first lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, officials said on Tuesday.
William Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody on Monday and is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Linda Stevenson, according to a grand jury indictment filed in Delaware. » | Sara Braun | Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The ex-husband of former US first lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, officials said on Tuesday.
William Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody on Monday and is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Linda Stevenson, according to a grand jury indictment filed in Delaware. » | Sara Braun | Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Libye : Seif al-Islam Kadhafi, l’un des fils de l’ancien dictateur, est mort
LE FIGARO : Recherché par la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) pour crimes contre l’humanité, le fils du dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi est décédé ce mardi.
Seif al-Islam Kadhafi, l’un des fils de l’ex-dictateur Mouammar Kadhafi, longtemps vu comme son successeur potentiel et recherché par la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) pour crimes contre l’humanité, est mort, ont annoncé ses proches sans plus de détails. Son conseiller, Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, a indiqué qu’il était décédé dans une publication sur Facebook, sans autres précisions.
« Le docteur Seif al-Islam est tombé en martyr », a de son côté déclaré son cousin, Hamid Kadhafi, par téléphone à la chaîne Libya al-Ahrar. « Nous n’avons pas d’autres informations », a-t-il ajouté. Selon plusieurs médias, il serait mort au sud de la ville de Zenten, dans l’ouest de la Libye. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mardi 3 février 2026
Seif al-Islam Kadhafi, l’un des fils de l’ex-dictateur Mouammar Kadhafi, longtemps vu comme son successeur potentiel et recherché par la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) pour crimes contre l’humanité, est mort, ont annoncé ses proches sans plus de détails. Son conseiller, Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, a indiqué qu’il était décédé dans une publication sur Facebook, sans autres précisions.
« Le docteur Seif al-Islam est tombé en martyr », a de son côté déclaré son cousin, Hamid Kadhafi, par téléphone à la chaîne Libya al-Ahrar. « Nous n’avons pas d’autres informations », a-t-il ajouté. Selon plusieurs médias, il serait mort au sud de la ville de Zenten, dans l’ouest de la Libye. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mardi 3 février 2026
Steve Schmidt: The Grammys Broke Trump
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Donald Trump Outlines Scheme to Rig Elections w/ Dan Bongino
Hotel Eden - The Story of a German Nazi Hotel in Argentina | Documentary, 1995
Jan 19, 2017 | In La Falda, a small town in central Argentina, you can see the ruin of a luxurious hotel, but nobody would assume that this hotel played the role in German history it did. The hotel founded in 1899 helped the region to prosper and later Hitler to come to power. In the twenties, the famous and rich like the poet Berta Singer, the dancer Isadora Duncan, and the scientist.
Albert Einstein stayed here, while the owners visited Europe and met Adolf Hitler. From 1929, the hotel supported the NSDAP and even after it was closed down in 1945, it was used as a hiding place for persecuted fascists.
Nowadays, within the community of La Falda, people are arguing what to do with the ruins. Some want to demolish it while others want to host a museum and a cultural centre in it.
The filmmaker Cuini Amelio Ortiz, born in La Falda and now living in Germany, tells the story of the hotel in a fictional and documentarian style, moving somewhere between legend and reality; showing that German history left its traces in South America and how the fate of the inhabitants of La Falda is knitted together to Hitler’s Germany.
Albert Einstein stayed here, while the owners visited Europe and met Adolf Hitler. From 1929, the hotel supported the NSDAP and even after it was closed down in 1945, it was used as a hiding place for persecuted fascists.
Nowadays, within the community of La Falda, people are arguing what to do with the ruins. Some want to demolish it while others want to host a museum and a cultural centre in it.
The filmmaker Cuini Amelio Ortiz, born in La Falda and now living in Germany, tells the story of the hotel in a fictional and documentarian style, moving somewhere between legend and reality; showing that German history left its traces in South America and how the fate of the inhabitants of La Falda is knitted together to Hitler’s Germany.
Peter Mandelson Allegations ‘Biggest Scandal Since Profumo Affair’
Feb 3, 2026 | “On the face of it, it looks like one of the biggest crises, scandals about standards in public life, since Profumo.”
The Times's Patrick Maguire says it’s difficult to convey “the level of shock, dismay and anger” about the allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked insider information.
The Times's Patrick Maguire says it’s difficult to convey “the level of shock, dismay and anger” about the allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked insider information.
Epstein Was 'Effectively Involved in Russian Organised Crime' | Christopher Steele
Feb 3, 2026 | “They’ve tracked Epstein’s activities and operations back to the 1970s.”
Former head of MI6’s Russia desk, Christopher Steele, says it appears to him that, as early as the 1970s, Epstein was “effectively involved in Russian organised crime.”
Former head of MI6’s Russia desk, Christopher Steele, says it appears to him that, as early as the 1970s, Epstein was “effectively involved in Russian organised crime.”
103-jährige Holocaust-Überlebende ist wieder Deutsche | DW Nachrichten
Why the US Is Almost Always At War | DW Documentary
Nov 21, 2025 | Throughout its 250-year existence, the United States has almost always been at war. From its beginnings right through to the present day, the country's armed forces have shaped both American identity and the political decisions of its leaders.
The United States of America has been at war throughout most of its 250-year existence. From the War of Independence right through to contemporary armed conflicts, the nation's armed forces have not only shaped American identity but also influenced the political decisions of its leaders. The documentary takes a deep dive into this complex history and analyzes the "hot" and "cold" wars that have shaped US history in order to draw important lessons for the future.
The film explores how successive generations of US Americans viewed and experienced each conflict. It also examines the enduring impact of these wars on American society and reveals how military engagement was utilized to hone the image and the role of the US on the global stage. Around 30 high-profile experts, military personnel and politicians examine the military history of the United States, explaining its successes and failures, as well as its impact on the world and the everyday lives of Americans.
The film looks to the past to gain a keener understanding of how today's military decisions will affect tomorrow's world — as well as their far-reaching impact on democracy and society. And with US President Donald Trump now in office for a second term, it asks what role the army plays in Trump's world view.
The United States of America has been at war throughout most of its 250-year existence. From the War of Independence right through to contemporary armed conflicts, the nation's armed forces have not only shaped American identity but also influenced the political decisions of its leaders. The documentary takes a deep dive into this complex history and analyzes the "hot" and "cold" wars that have shaped US history in order to draw important lessons for the future.
The film explores how successive generations of US Americans viewed and experienced each conflict. It also examines the enduring impact of these wars on American society and reveals how military engagement was utilized to hone the image and the role of the US on the global stage. Around 30 high-profile experts, military personnel and politicians examine the military history of the United States, explaining its successes and failures, as well as its impact on the world and the everyday lives of Americans.
The film looks to the past to gain a keener understanding of how today's military decisions will affect tomorrow's world — as well as their far-reaching impact on democracy and society. And with US President Donald Trump now in office for a second term, it asks what role the army plays in Trump's world view.
Au moins 30 morts, habitations détruites, militaires déployés... Les images des chutes de neige massives au Japon
LE FIGARO : VIDÉO - Des chutes de neige d’une abondance exceptionnelle ont causé la mort de 30 personnes au Japon depuis le 20 janvier, ont annoncé les autorités ce mardi 3 février.
Jusqu’à 4,5 mètres de neige se sont accumulés au sol dans des zones isolées du département d’Aomori au Japon. Le nord-est de l’archipel a été frappé par des chutes de neige colossales depuis le 20 janvier. Les intempéries ont provoqué la mort d’au moins 30 personnes, ont rapporté les autorités mardi 3 février. La première ministre Sanae Takaichi a tenu ce mardi une réunion extraordinaire du gouvernement pour demander aux ministres de tout mettre en œuvre pour protéger les vies humaines.
Parmi les victimes des importantes chutes de neige figure Kina Jin, 91 ans, dont le corps a été retrouvé sous trois mètres de neige à son domicile d’Aomori, a indiqué à l’AFP un responsable de la police locale. La police pense que la neige tombée de son toit l’a ensevelie. Elle est décédée par suffocation, a précisé ce responsable. Une pelle a été retrouvée à côté de son corps. » | Par Camille Aguilé avec AFP | mardi 3 février 2026
Jusqu’à 4,5 mètres de neige se sont accumulés au sol dans des zones isolées du département d’Aomori au Japon. Le nord-est de l’archipel a été frappé par des chutes de neige colossales depuis le 20 janvier. Les intempéries ont provoqué la mort d’au moins 30 personnes, ont rapporté les autorités mardi 3 février. La première ministre Sanae Takaichi a tenu ce mardi une réunion extraordinaire du gouvernement pour demander aux ministres de tout mettre en œuvre pour protéger les vies humaines.
Parmi les victimes des importantes chutes de neige figure Kina Jin, 91 ans, dont le corps a été retrouvé sous trois mètres de neige à son domicile d’Aomori, a indiqué à l’AFP un responsable de la police locale. La police pense que la neige tombée de son toit l’a ensevelie. Elle est décédée par suffocation, a précisé ce responsable. Une pelle a été retrouvée à côté de son corps. » | Par Camille Aguilé avec AFP | mardi 3 février 2026
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The comments, made on a conservative podcast, follow a string of moves from his administration to try to exert more control over American elections.
President Trump called in a new interview for the Republican Party to “nationalize” voting in the United States, an aggressive rhetorical step that was likely to raise new worries about his administration’s efforts to involve itself in election matters.
During an extended monologue about immigration on a podcast released on Monday by Dan Bongino, his former deputy F.B.I. director, Mr. Trump called for Republican officials to “take over” voting procedures in 15 states, though he did not name them.
“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over,’” he said. “We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many — 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.”
Under the Constitution, American elections are governed primarily by state law, leading to a decentralized process in which voting is administered by county and municipal officials in thousands of precincts across the country. Mr. Trump, however, has long been fixated on the false claims that U.S. elections are rife with fraud and that Democrats are perpetrating a vast conspiracy to have undocumented immigrants vote and lift the party’s turnout.
Mr. Trump’s remarkable call for a political party to seize the mechanisms of voting follows a string of moves from his administration to try to exert more control over American elections, as he and his allies continue to make false claims about his 2020 defeat. » | Reid J. Epstein and Nick Corasaniti | Reid J. Epstein reported from Washington, and Nick Corasaniti from New York. | Monday, February 2, 2026
President Trump called in a new interview for the Republican Party to “nationalize” voting in the United States, an aggressive rhetorical step that was likely to raise new worries about his administration’s efforts to involve itself in election matters.
During an extended monologue about immigration on a podcast released on Monday by Dan Bongino, his former deputy F.B.I. director, Mr. Trump called for Republican officials to “take over” voting procedures in 15 states, though he did not name them.
“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over,’” he said. “We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many — 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.”
Under the Constitution, American elections are governed primarily by state law, leading to a decentralized process in which voting is administered by county and municipal officials in thousands of precincts across the country. Mr. Trump, however, has long been fixated on the false claims that U.S. elections are rife with fraud and that Democrats are perpetrating a vast conspiracy to have undocumented immigrants vote and lift the party’s turnout.
Mr. Trump’s remarkable call for a political party to seize the mechanisms of voting follows a string of moves from his administration to try to exert more control over American elections, as he and his allies continue to make false claims about his 2020 defeat. » | Reid J. Epstein and Nick Corasaniti | Reid J. Epstein reported from Washington, and Nick Corasaniti from New York. | Monday, February 2, 2026
Epstein Files: What They Mean for Andrew and the Royal Family
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