# NuseReal

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Curated by Peter Hulm

Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes — 6 February 2026 (LINK)

— The clip — set to the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight — was at the end of a 62-second video he shared containing claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The White House initially defended the clip as an "internet meme video" and told critics to "stop the fake outrage".

Ukraine and Russia swap 314 prisoners of war after Abu Dhabi talks — 5 February 2026 (LINK)

WEF launches investigation into CEO Borge Brende over Epstein relationship — 5 February 2026 (LINK)

— Brende is said to have attended three dinners at which Epstein was also present, the Italian news agency Ansa wrote on Thursday. There was also e-mail and text message communication between the two.

UN chief speaks of 'grave moment' as final US-Russia nuclear arms treaty expires: "For the first time in more than half a century, we face a world without any binding limits on the strategic nuclear arsenals" of the two countries — 4 February 2026 (LINK)

Catchup: Trump signs law that withholds United States dues to World Anti-Doping Agency until the organization takes steps to address U.S. accusations that WADA is beholden to Chinese influence — 3 February 2026 (LINK)

Swiss government outlines plan to stem affordable housing shortages — 5 February 2026 (LINK)

— Vacancy rate has dropped from 1.72% to 1% between 2020 and 2025, and rents have risen by 23.7% between 2009 and 2023.

The Swiss medicines regulator Swissmedic has for the first time authorised a drug (Donanemab) that can slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. — 4 February 2026 (LINK)

UBS job layoffs expected in second half of year — 4 February 2026 (LINK)

— The bank gave no indication of the number of employees expected. According to recent media reports, staff numbers are expected to be reduced from an initial figure of around 115,000 to around 80,000.

Court upholds exclusion of cross-border pupils from Geneva schools: it rejected 12 appeals from pupils living in France who wanted to be educated in the canton. — 3 February 2026 (LINK)

— "In the view of the Constitutional Chamber, the canton had acted lawfully in introducing the principle of schooling in the place of residence by way of regulation. However, the appellants have no place of residence in Switzerland and "cannot claim the right to receive sufficient free basic education there".

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: Montreux Jazz sets the tempo in the city: the grand watchmaking salon will open its doors at Palexpo in Geneva from April 14 to 20, featuring many new developments. Eleven brands will be making their debut, including Audemars Piguet, which will be making a grand return, while in the city centre, a new venue will host the Montreux Jazz Festival for the very first time — 5 February 2026 (LINK)

— More than 6,000 retailers, 1,600 international journalists, and some 1,500 guests from around the world are expected to attend this major watchmaking event. Watches and Wonders Geneva will open its ticket office on February 10 on its website. With a brand new 600-square-metre space in the heart of the city, Quai Général-Guisan, the Montreux Jazz Festival will enliven the evenings with a music programme from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including DJ sets and live performances.

2 to 6 February 2026: >From Punta del Este to Geneva | First Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP P1): at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). (LINK) 12 January 2026

Feb 11: US to host meeting of Western Hemisphere defence chiefs — (LINK) ground.news: 26 media reports — 23 January 2026 (LINK)