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A few days before the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, high-ranking politicians and experts are convening at the Munich Security Conference. Around 40 heads of state and government are expected for the three-day meeting from Friday to Sunday. Russian and Iranian government representatives have not been invited. Europe's press surveys a polarised world.

The international media network Forbidden Stories has uncovered the activities of an undercover cyber organisation based in Israel. Team Jorge has reportedly been hired by external clients over many years to manipulate elections across the globe using hacker attacks, bots, fake news and fake social media accounts. Europe's media are alarmed - but are not giving up on democracy yet.

Competition for Donald Trump: former UN ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday announced her candidacy for the 2024 Republican bid for the US presidency. "We are more than ready for a new generation to lead us into the future," the 51-year-old declared. What does her candidacy portend?

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, in office since 2014, has announced her resignation. Sturgeon and her Scottish National Party have faced fierce criticism recently, firstly because of the lack of progress on Scottish independence, and secondly because the country's new transgender law made it possible for a transgender rapist to be sent to a women's prison.