Olympians Love Pasta. They’re in the Right Place. February 09, 2026 has many athletes’ mouths watering at the Winter Games. NYT > World > Europe The prospect of carbo-loading in Italy the spiritual home of the dish NYTimes +
Olympians Love Pasta. They’re in the Right Place. February 09, 2026 has many athletes’ mouths watering at the Winter Games. NYT > World > Europe The prospect of carbo-loading in Italy the spiritual home of the dish NYTimes +
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Mandelson Appointment February 08, 2026 Morgan McSweeney NYT > World > Europe The chief of staff was caught up in the scandal engulfing Britain’s former ambassador to the United States and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. NYTimes +
At the Winter Olympics, Team USA Can’t Escape the Politics at Home February 08, 2026 and athletes coaches and American fans are facing the backlash. NYT > World > Europe Opposition to President Trump’s policies has followed the U.S. team to Italy NYTimes +
War Came to Ukraine and Its Dogs Are Not the Same February 08, 2026 NYT > World > Europe Researchers discovered surprising changes to former pets along the front line of combat with Russia. NYTimes +
U.S. and Iran Set for Talks in Oman February 06, 2026 but they are pessimistic about other U.S. demands. Middle Eastern diplomats see a chance for progress on Iran’s nuclear program NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
U.S. and Iran Set for Talks in Oman February 05, 2026 Middle Eastern diplomats see a chance for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program but have slim hopes for progress on other U.S. demands. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stretch Into a Second Day February 05, 2026 but negotiators were expected to talk about the fate of Ukrainian territory in the east and security guarantees for Ukraine. Little has been made public so far NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
How 2026 Winter Olympics Security Is Preparing For The Opening Ceremony February 03, 2026 NYT > World > Europe Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition. NYTimes +
Uproar Over Meloni’s Face Painted on an Angel in a Church in Rome February 02, 2026 NYT > World > Europe The recent restoration of a chapel came with a surprise: an angel depicted with the likeness of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. Cue the protests. NYTimes +
When the Clowns Went to Church February 02, 2026 a pioneering 19th-century clown. Hundreds of onlookers come for the merriment clowns pack into a London church to honor Joseph Grimaldi Every February NYT > World > Europe too. NYTimes +
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners February 01, 2026 NYT > World > Europe The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce. NYTimes +
Starmer Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties February 01, 2026 Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +