(February 8, 2026)
With Morgan McSweeney’s enforced departure over the Mandelson scandal, his former deputies Vidhya Alakeson and Jill Cuthbertson have both been promoted to replace him as joints chiefs of staff
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Hungary‘s Magyar: ‚Netanyahu would be arrested if he came to Hungary‘
Speaking on his administration‘s commitment to international law, Magyar confirmed his intention to keep Hungary as an active member of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
He noted that his legal team has thoroughly reviewed the matter and concluded that Hungary must honor its treaty commitments. „I made it clear that Hungary intends to remain a member of the International Criminal Court,“ Magyar stated, adding that if an individual under an ICC arrest warrant enters a member state’s territory, „they must be taken into custody.“
US-Regierung: Trump entlässt Justizministerin Pam Bondi
Auf seiner Plattform Truth Social schrieb Trump, dass Vize-Justizminister Todd Blanche nun Bondis Aufgaben übernehmen werde. Blanche war früher Trumps persönlicher Anwalt. Bondi werde wiederum einen „wichtigen neuen Job in der Privatwirtschaft“ übernehmen, so der Republikaner. Details dazu nannte er nicht.
United Nations Security Council veto power: Secretary-General selection
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council. Therefore, the veto power can be used to block the selection of a Secretary-General.
2026 United Nations Secretary-General selection
A United Nations Secretary-General selection is currently being held to choose the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. The incumbent Secretary-General is António Guterres of Portugal, whose term ends on 31 December 2026.
‚Any leader selected…‘: Even before Khamenei‘s funeral, Israel puts successor on ‘assassination’ notice
Amid suspense over who takes the thrown after Khamenei‘s assassination, reports surfaced late Tuesday from Israeli Media that his son Mojtaba has been chosen as the successor.
Katz said it does not matter what the successor‘s name is “or the place where he hides.”
„The Prime Minister and I have instructed the IDF to prepare and act by all means to carry out the mission as an integral part of the objectives of Operation „Lion‘s Roar,“ the Israeli defence minister said on X.
Israeli defence minister pledges to ‘eliminate’ any successor to Khamenei
“It does not matter what his name is or where he hides,” he said.
Katz went on to say that Israel will continue to act with the US to destroy Iran’s capabilities and “create the conditions for the Iranian people to overthrow” their government.
‘No ordinary session’: Baerbock opens UN General Assembly with call for courage and reform
As the UN General Assembly opened its 80th session on Tuesday, new President Annalena Baerbock called on Member States to unite in addressing global crises – from war and poverty to climate change – taking her oath on the original 1945 Charter and pledging to lead with courage and inclusiveness.
Esken will nicht noch einmal SPD-Chefin werden
Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas hatte am Wochenende Interesse an einer Bewerbung an der Seite von Parteichef Lars Klingbeil signalisiert. „Ich habe den Parteivorsitz nicht ausgeschlossen, aber bisher sind beide Vorsitzenden ja im Amt“, sagte Bas den Zeitungen der Funke Mediengruppe.
„Lars Klingbeil hat angekündigt, er will weitermachen. Saskia Esken hat sich noch nicht geäußert, insofern sollte man jetzt nicht spekulieren.“
Biography of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost
Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. Here is the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome.
Leo XIV is the new Pope
„Peace be with all of you!“ – the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.
Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates
During his pontificate, Francis overhauled the composition of the body that will elect his successor, making it more representative of the worldwide church.
He threw out the old, unwritten rulebook that bishops of certain dioceses (several of them in Italy) would automatically be made cardinals and instead gave red hats to bishops in parts of the world that had never had them before, such as Tonga, Haiti and Papua New Guinea. Several of them are “outsiders” to the Roman system, so it makes it harder to predict how they will vote.
The Pope Has Died, And The Palestinian People Have Lost An Important Advocate
I don’t know who the cardinals will pick to replace him, but I do know with absolute certainty that there are transnational intelligence operations in the works to make sure they select a more reliable supporter of Israel.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Statement on General Officer Nominations
I am also requesting nominations for the positions of Chief of Naval Operations and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. The incumbents in these important roles, Admiral Lisa Franchetti and General James Slife, respectively, have had distinguished careers. We thank them for their service and dedication to our country.
We are also requesting nominations for the Judge Advocates General for the Army, Navy and Air Force.
I want to thank General Charles “CQ” Brown for his over 40 years of service to our country, including as our current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
He is a fine gentleman and an outstanding leader, and I wish a great future for him and his family.
Today, I am honored to announce that I am nominating Air Force Lieutenant General Dan “Razin” Caine to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership
In an unprecedented purge of the military’s senior leadership Friday night, President Donald Trump fired the top US general just moments before his defense secretary fired the chief of the US Navy and the vice chief of the Air Force.
Trump announced he was dismissing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown and replacing him with Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dan “Razin” Caine – an extraordinary move since Caine is retired, according to an Air Force official, and is not a four-star general.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike, group confirms
The statement did not mention who would succeed Nasrallah or how the group would respond to the assassination of its long-time leader.
According to analysts, the man widely regarded as Nasrallah‘s heir, Hashem Safieddine, was still alive after Friday‘s attack.
Israeli Panel Seeks to Force Justice Minister‘s Hand Over Appointment of Next Chief Justice
(14.11.2023)
Members of the Judicial Appointments Committee are looking into the option of initiating a motion to elect Justice Isaac Amit as the president of the Supreme Court, despite the opposition of Justice Minister Yariv Levin.
So even as Israel is at war, #Netanyahu‘s justice minister, Yariv Levin, continues advancing the judicial coup, reportedly plotting to appoint two of his allies who actively participated in the attempted coup to the Supreme Court (per Channel 12 News).
(November 12, 2023)
Israeli government yields on key judicial overhaul, citing war
(November 5, 2023)
In a letter from his lawyer to the Supreme Court, Justice Minister Yariv Levin pledged to convene the Judicial Appointments Committee within 15 days. The court had been scheduled to hear challenges to his hold-ups, which have resulted in backlogs in filling vacated bench positions.
„The justice minister believes there is no justification for being preoccupied with disputes during a war,“ the letter said.
Democrats + 7 MAGA Republicans removed Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. Democrats + 7 moderate Republicans could make Hakeem Jeffries the next Speaker.
Who could succeed Republican Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the US House?
JIM JORDAN
Representative Jim Jordan, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee and an ally of former President Donald Trump, was nominated by some Republican rebels to be the speaker during the election to the seat in January. He received 20 votes during one round of voting. (…)
Representative Patrick McHenry was named to step in as speaker pro tempore following McCarthy‘s ouster. Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, McHenry is a McCarthy ally who spoke in support of McCarthy prior to the vote.
I know what it‘s like to struggle. I escaped an abusive marriage and ended up homeless. I relied on public assistance to raise my two young sons as a single mom. I couldn‘t afford childcare, so my kids came to class with me while I earned my college degree. I know you know what I‘m talking about. More than half of Californians live one paycheck away from poverty. It‘s time for us to have a voice in the Senate.
(28.09.2023)
Cabinet reshuffle latest: Grant Shapps appointment ‚ruffles feathers‘ – as successor for his old job confirmed
Rishi Sunak is reshuffling his top team, with Grant Shapps succeeding Ben Wallace as defence secretary and Claire Coutinho entering cabinet as energy secretary.
Politics latest news: Grant Shapps announced as next Defence Secretary
Mr Wallace, who revealed his intention to quit back in July, said in his resignation letter: “After much reflection, I have taken the decision to ask that I be allowed to step down. I won my seat in 2005 and after so many years it is time for me to invest in the parts of life that I have neglected, and to explore new opportunities.”
Staatsmedien: Chinas Außenminister aus Amt entfernt
Der seit einem Monat nicht mehr öffentlich aufgetretene chinesische Außenminister Qin Gang ist aus dem Amt entfernt worden. Wie der Staatssender CCTV berichtete, stimmte der Ständige Ausschuss des Volkskongresses bei einer Sitzung heute dafür. Sein Vorgänger Wang Yi soll erneut das Amt übernehmen.
Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
(February 25, 2023)
Both Porter and Schiff, like Lee, have progressive voting records. Both Democratic competitors have already amassed tens of millions of dollars, respectively, in campaign donations. Their early fundraising places them in a stronger position than Lee to win the 2024 Democratic primary which will be held about a year from now.