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On 6 February 2026, US president Donald Trump deleted a racist Truth Social video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys after swift backlash during Black History Month, reigniting debate over racial rhetoric in US politics.

Trump deletes racist Obamas video after Truth Social post sparks backlash during Black History Month

Donald Trump sparked controversy at a closed-door elite dinner in Washington after joking that Greenland, Canada and Venezuela could become new US states, reviving familiar territorial themes

Trump jokes about ‘adding’ Greenland, Canada and Venezuela to the US at elite dinner

Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba on 29 January 2026, accusing Havana of threatening US national security and vowing tariffs on countries supplying oil, escalating pressure on allies and global energy trade.

Why has Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba and threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil

Keir Starmer refuses to join Donald Trump Peace Council over Vladimir Putin participation. UK government rejects initiative citing security concerns and billion-dollar membership costs.

Why Starmer rejected Trump Peace Council after Putin was invited and Britain refused to join

Hungary has joined Donald Trump’s new US Peace Council after Viktor Orban confirmed on Facebook that Budapest accepted an invitation as a founding member. The White House says Gaza is the first focus.

Hungary joins US Peace Council as Viktor Orban confirms Trump invitation and founding role

Trump proposes a new Peace Council with $1bn membership fees, raising concerns over UN rivalry, financial control and plans to extend the model to Ukraine and other conflicts.

What is Trump's Peace Council and why are countries asked to pay $1bn

US President Donald Trump imposes 10% tariffs on Denmark and seven European nations over Greenland dispute, warning duties will rise to 25% unless a deal on purchasing Greenland is reached soon now!

Trump introduces 10% tariffs on Denmark and seven European nations amid Greenland purchase plan crisis

Why Trump adviser’s wife posted Greenland in US flag colours, what it means for Trump’s Arctic strategy and why Denmark reacted so sharply as tensions rise over US influence in Greenland.

Why Katie Miller, wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller, posted Greenland in US colours — and why Denmark is furious

After Trump’s talks in Florida, Zelenskyy and Putin could speak directly for the first time in 5 years. A US-backed peace plan may shift the Ukraine war towards negotiations.

Are Zelenskyy and Putin set for their first phone call in 5 years after Trump’s Florida talks

Donald Trump has signed an executive order fixing US priorities in space, backing a return to the Moon, a future lunar base and expanded defence capabilities in orbit.

Trump formalises US Moon landing plans as executive order sets 2028 political deadline

Trump and Zelensky discussed potential delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, which could strengthen defense and influence negotiations with Russia.

Trump and Zelensky Discuss Delivery of Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine

Donald Trump nears a historic Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, aiming for his biggest diplomatic success amid tense political challenges.

Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan Nears Historic Agreement