Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's conversation with the late Jeffrey Epstein has brought to light alleged efforts to alter demographics in Israel, while Germany is warning of increased Iranian espionage targeting its military, and teachers in Romania are protesting government austerity measures. These are some of the key developments reported on February 6, 2026.
Audio of Ehud Barak speaking to Jeffrey Epstein revealed discussions about Israel's demographic strategies, specifically concerning the Palestinian population, according to Al Jazeera. Barak reportedly told Epstein he had discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin the need for one million Russian-speaking immigrants to be absorbed into Israel. This, he suggested, would allow authorities to be more selective and control the quality of immigrants.
Meanwhile, Germany is facing heightened scrutiny from Iranian intelligence services, with security officials and lawmakers expressing concerns about espionage and cyberattacks targeting the Bundeswehr, as reported by Euronews. This comes after Iran designated the German military and other EU armed forces as "terrorist groups" in response to the EU's decision to place Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its terror list. This move by Tehran has created a new threat environment for German military facilities and personnel, according to lawmakers and experts.
In Romania, thousands of teachers and education staff took to the streets to protest the government's planned austerity measures in the education sector, as reported by Euronews. The demonstration in Bucharest followed the coalition government's approval of two austerity packages aimed at reducing the budget deficit. The new measures specifically include a 10% cut, leading teachers to threaten a strike if the government implements the plans.
In other news, Iran and the US agreed to continue negotiations after holding indirect talks in Oman on Friday, focusing on Tehran's nuclear program, despite ongoing tensions, according to Euronews. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff led their delegations in Muscat for talks mediated by Oman, without meeting face-to-face. The talks took place in a "very positive atmosphere," with arguments exchanged and views discussed.
Also, Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon's first permanent theme park, as reported by Euronews. Located inside Yomiuriland, the park covers 26,000 square meters and features a forest trail with life-sized Pokémon, rides, shops, and food.
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