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President Donald Trump escalated his latest clash with Canada on Monday by threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a major cross-border project linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump accused Canada of unfair trade practices, criticized the bridge’s financing and construction, and demanded compensation before allowing it to open. The threat comes as tensions between Washington and Ottawa continue to deepen, particularly amid reports of closer economic ties between Canada and China. Canadian officials pushed back against Trump’s claims, insisting the project will open as planned and stressing that American workers and materials were involved.

But Trump also warned Canadians to be aware of China’s intention… to kill the Stanley Cup.

Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the most widely used messaging platforms in the country, citing the «protection of Russian citizens» and accusing the app of failing to block content deemed illegal. The move, announced by telecommunications regulator Roskomnadzor, triggered widespread disruptions reported by users across Russia, with thousands filing complaints about outages and slow service. Telegram founder Pavel Durov condemned the decision, warning it was designed to push Russians toward a state-controlled alternative. The restrictions mark a major escalation in Moscow’s efforts to tighten control over digital communication and expand oversight of online platforms.

Donald Trump has always maintained that he had no knowledge of the crimes committed by convicted pedophile and financier Jeffrey Epstein.

However, a memo from the « Epstein Files » contradicts this version. In it, a former Palm Beach police chief claims that the president was aware of Epstein’s activities long before his sex crimes were made public.

On February 9, the Miami Herald published a transcript of an interview between an FBI agent and Michael Reiter, a former Palm Beach police officer whose name was redacted by the Department of Justice but revealed by the American media. This interview was conducted in October 2019, two months after the sex trafficker took his own life in his cell.

Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security is facing renewed scrutiny after reports revealed she briefly had a U.S. Coast Guard pilot removed from duty mid-trip over a missing blanket. The incident reportedly unfolded after a maintenance issue forced Noem’s team to switch aircraft, leaving the blanket behind on the original plane.

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics in Italy after officials ruled that his helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia violated «a prohibition on political speech» during competition.

The helmet featured portraits of 21 Ukrainian athletes who died in Russian attacks, a tribute Heraskevych insisted was about remembrance, not politics. IOC President Kirsty Coventry met with him shortly before the race but no compromise was reached. «There are things more important than medals,» Heraskevych said. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the decision, calling the helmet a reminder of «the cost of fighting for independence.»

Two Mexican Navy ships docked in Havana on Thursday carrying more than 800 tons of humanitarian supplies, offering Cuba a lifeline as the island faces a deepening energy crisis marked by blackouts, rationing and aviation disruptions. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said: «we will send more support of different kinds.» The deliveries come as U.S. pressure escalates after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba. A White House fact sheet tied to Trump’s January 29 executive order states: «The Order imposes a new tariff system that allows the United States to impose additional tariffs on imports from any country that directly or indirectly provides oil to Cuba.»

The year 2026 was marked by the passing of many personalities who left a lasting mark on our society. Artists, creators, public figures, thinkers, and athletes—each and every one contributed in their own way to shaping our era and our collective imagination. This In Memoriam project pays tribute to those who left us during the year. Through these memories, we take a moment to remember their influence, celebrate their contributions, and honor lives that will continue to resonate long after their passing.