Germany's Merz acknowledges rift between Europe and US
Friedrich Merz said both sides should work to repair transatlantic trust.
Germany's chancellor has acknowledged a deep rift between Europe and the United States, in the opening speech at the Munich security conference. Outside the conference large numbers of people have gathered in support of an Iranian opposition group. They are calling for the overthrow of the clerical regime by the Iranian people. We speak to our correspondent.
We look at changing parenting trends, amid reports that the popularity of 鈥済entle parenting鈥 is fading as more families turn to firmer approaches. Two parenting experts join to discuss.
Our reporter at the Winter Olympics in Italy gives the main headlines from the Games so far. We also speak to a former figure skater who breaks down the backflip, quad axel and other big talking points in figure skating.
Past connections to Jeffrey Epstein have caused two prominent figures in the world of business to announce their resignations. One is Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem who is quitting as head of the Dubai-based global ports operator, DP World. Our reporter explains.
Presenter: James Reynolds.
(Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky and Friedrich Merz shake hands prior bilateral talks during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), in Munich, Germany February 13, 2026 Credit: Michaela Stache/Reuters)
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