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Great powers, fractured rules: Is the era of US-led world order over?

In February 2026, at the Munich Security Conference, world leaders dropped the usual diplomatic language. Germany’s chancellor said the global order “no longer exists”. France warned Europe must be ready for war. US secretary of state Marco Rubio declared that “the old world is gone”. At Davos, Canada’s prime minister…

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AOC Challenges Trump, Vance Over Answer About China And Taiwan: 'You've Gotten Adjusted To a President That Never Thinks Before He speaks'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenged President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance over their mockery of her response to a question about China and Taiwan during the Munich Security Conference.

Latin Times

Britain strengthens ties with California as new clean energy and climate agreement signed

Miliband and Newsom signed the agreement at the Munich Security Conference on Monday

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Hillary Clinton hits out at panelist as he mocks anti-Trump stance

Hillary Clinton clashed with Czech deputy prime minister Petr Macinka over Donald Trump during a panel at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (14 February).

The Independent UK

Europe Today: Interview to Fabrice Pothier and the Munich Security Conference

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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‘You really don’t like Trump’: Hillary Clinton’s fiery exchange with Czech deputy PM over gender, 'woke revolution'— watch

Hillary Clinton and Czech Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka clashed at the Munich Security Conference over "woke" politics and gender identity. Macinka criticized gender and climate activism, while Clinton defended women's rights and questioned his stance. The exchange also touched on Donald Trump's impact on the US and the world.

The Times of India

‘Where is your ID?’: Guard nearly stops Pakistan army chief Asim Munir in Munich — Watch

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was briefly stopped and asked to produce his identity card by security staff at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

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What next for Greenland and Ukraine? Questions after the Munich security conference

Gathering of world leaders in Germany has disbanded for another year, but many of the issues remain unresolved

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Foreign Secretary ‘angry’ about Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment

Yvette Cooper also shrugged off suggestions it was weak for the PM to attack his domestic political opponents during a major international speech.

Evening Standard

More than 200,000 in Munich rally for Reza Pahlavi and regime change in Iran

Reza Pahlavi addressed the Munich Security Conference, where 200,000-250,000 protesters rallied for regime change in Iran and urged global leaders to intensify pressure through sanctions and intervention.

Euronews

Hundreds of thousands gather in Munich demanding regime change in Iran amid ongoing protests

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Munich to stage a major demonstration against the brutalities of the Iranian government amid ongoing nationwide protests. The protest comes as world leaders convene in the southern German city for a conference on global security.

Euronews

Starmer to deploy UK warships to Arctic following Trump’s Greenland threats

The prime minister also used his speech at the Munich Security Conference to underline the UK’s commitment to Nato as he spelt out the ‘urgency’ of forging a closer UK defence relationship with Europe

The Independent UK

UK to send warships to Arctic as Starmer seeks closer EU integration

The Prime Minister announced British efforts to bolster security in the so-called High North at the Munich Security Conference.

Evening Standard

Russia-Ukraine war: Marco Rubio questions Moscow's intent to end conflict ahead of Geneva talks; seeks stronger Europe ties

US secretary of state Marco Rubio expressed doubts about Russia's commitment to ending the Ukraine war, even as new peace talks loom. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio emphasized the need for "seriousness and reciprocity" from allies, while also reassuring Europe of strong transatlantic ties and a desire for…

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US and Europe ‘will always be intertwined’, Rubio tells security gathering

The US Secretary of State’s address at the Munich Security Conference was a drastic contrast with that made by vice president JD Vance in 2025.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer to call for Europe to curb dependence on US at defence summit

The UK must deepen ties with the EU and not ‘surrender’ control by turning inwards, the Prime Minister will say in Munich.

Euronews

Rubio skips Berlin Format talks on Ukraine in Munich

Russia's war on Ukraine is at the top of this year's agenda at the Munich Security Conference, with European leaders trying to keep the United States involved in efforts to reach a just peace deal.

The Independent UK

UK and Europe depend on each other for security, Starmer says at Munich summit

Sir Keir Starmer and Germany’s Friedrich Merz met at the Munich Security Conference.

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No UK security without Europe, Starmer says at Munich summit

Sir Keir Starmer and Germany’s Friedrich Merz met at the Munich Security Conference.

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Starmer joins Ukraine talks with Rubio and Zelensky at security summit

Efforts to end the war are high on the agenda at the Munich Security Conference.

The Independent UK

US has ‘squandered’ its claim to world leadership under Trump, German chancellor Merz suggests

Friedrich Merz was speaking on the first day of the Munich Security Conference, being held in the shadow of Donald Trump’s global influence

The Independent UK

German chancellor issues powerful Nato warning to US

German chancellor Friedrich Merz has proclaimed that the rules-based international order is “over” in stark opening remarks at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, 13 February.

Evening Standard

Starmer to meet European allies at security conference overshadowed by Trump

The Munich Security Conference takes place at a time when the US is challenging the international order.

The Conversation

How rebellion against moralizing has become a surprising rallying point for the political right

A couple of weeks before the astonishing Feb. 28 White House Oval Office meeting that saw United States President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance scold Ukraine’s leader, Vance told European leaders at the Munich Security Conference: “If American democracy can survive 10 years of Greta Thunberg’s scolding, you…

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Keir Starmer responds as JD Vance doubles down on UK 'free speech violations'

US VICE-PRESIDENT JD Vance has doubled-down on remarks at the Munich security conference regarding free speech violations in Scotland and the UK.

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