German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of “a deep rift” between Europe and the United States, arguing that the latter “will not be powerful enough to go it alone.” In his address at the Friday, Merz urged Europe and the U.

The United States' Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin wave on the podium after winning the silver medal in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are driving up case counts and raising alarm among public health experts, especially as vaccination rates among children lag.

The United States of America (United States) and the Republic of North Macedonia (North Macedonia) have agreed to a Framework for an Agreement on

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day.  Top of the Agenda Two Iranian military provocations against U.S. assets in the Middle East yesterday underscored high tensions ahead of negotiations planned for Friday.

Thompson, at 6-foot-6, is a towering, skilled forward with one of the hardest shots in the entire NHL. Per NHL EDGE stats, Thompson leads all forwards in 90-plus mph shot attempts (29) this season and has the fifth-hardest shot at his position (97.94 mph). He also ranks in the 97th percentile among forwards in average shot speed (64.59 mph).

The United States of America (the United States) and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (Bangladesh) have agreed to an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

Colby, Deputy Secretary of Defense and key figure in the new National Strategy of the Trump Administration, will present this new phase of the Organization at the meeting of Defense Ministers this Thursday.