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Fuel shortages tighten grip on Cuba as US blockade deepens energy crisis6 hours ago
EU Commissioner for Sports says he 'respects' Ukrainian Olympian ban8 hours ago
Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France9 hours ago
Kazakhstan to hold referendum on adopting new constitution9 hours ago
US orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions grow9 hours ago
Ukraine: Mass Russian drone strike hits Odesa port and energy sites9 hours ago
Brussels government reaches coalition agreement after 600-day deadlock10 hours ago
Slovak fugitive arrested at Olympics after showing up to watch hockey10 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | February 13th, 2026 – Midday10 hours ago
Valentine's Day: Can Benin's Venice still compete with dating apps?10 hours ago
Serbian 'iceman' defies sub-zero extremes for mental reset10 hours ago
Munich Security Conference warns of era of 'wrecking-ball politics'13 hours ago
Euroviews. Europe can defend itself against Russia without the US if it wants to13 hours ago
Dutch initiative helps women newcomers to Rotterdam mix by cooking13 hours ago
Portugal approves social media restrictions for kids under 1614 hours ago
Japan: Akiba Festival draws crowds despite winter cold14 hours ago
Snow and ice sculptures draw visitors to winter festival in Japan14 hours ago
Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria's grand gala16 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | February 13th, 2026 – Morning16 hours ago
Trump scraps key EPA climate finding, dismantling US emissions rules15 hours ago
From almonds to pistachios: Which nut is the healthiest?1 day ago
Munich Security Conference 2026: Macron says Europe 'must act proudly'4 hours ago
Hungary's opposition leader Magyar says he was lured into 'honey trap'1 day ago
Merz warns Munich Security Conference freedom 'is no longer a given'8 hours ago
Europe's most powerful rocket Ariane 64 launches carrying Amazon satellites1 day ago
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Latest news bulletin | February 12th, 2026 – Evening1 day ago
Storm Nils lashes France's Atlantic coast, damaging boats and uprooting trees1 day ago
Mexico sends aid ships to Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis - The ships arrived two weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy. 12/02/20266 hours ago
Measures to boost France's falling birth rate spark debate - A parliamentary committee has unveiled a plan to tackle France's collapsing birth rate. But with experts and the public sceptical, the proposals are proving deeply divisive. 12/02/20266 hours ago
Minnesota immigration enforcement operation ending, border czar says - While the Trump administration called those arrested in Minnesota "dangerous criminal illegal aliens," many people with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were detained. 12/02/20269 hours ago
Switzerland to vote on proposal to cap population at 10 million - Switzerland will vote on capping its population at 10 million by 2050, a right-wing Swiss People's Party plan that pits immigration limits against labour needs. 12/02/20262 hours ago
Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year - Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year. 12/02/20268 hours ago
Sinking star: Mercedes operating profits dropped by more than 50% Following a year marked by US tariffs and severe competition from China, the German car manufacturer Mercedes recorded a huge drop in operating profits in 2025. 12/02/202610 hours ago
Israel charges two with using military secrets to profit from bets - The Attorney General's Office decided to prosecute the two individuals following a joint investigation by police, military intelligence and other security agencies. 12/02/202610 hours ago
Norway police search ex-PM Jagland's properties in Epstein links probe - Ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland's properties were searched as his immunity was lifted over links to the late disgraced financier, amid wider Norwegian fallout over Epstein. 12/02/202610 hours ago
Man Utd co-owner apologises after saying UK 'colonised' by immigrants - Jim Ratcliffe apologises for saying Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, after condemnation from Keir Starmer, Manchester leaders and Man United fans. 12/02/20269 hours ago
Heavy rains cause flooding, evacuations and motorway collapse in Portugal - Flooding, evacuations and infrastructure damage were reported in several areas of Portugal as rising river levels and heavy rain increased the risk of landslides and further flooding. 12/02/202610 hours ago
German Bundestag chief visits Gaza Strip under Israeli military escort - The Federal Foreign Office and the German embassy in Tel Aviv expressed security concerns and explicitly advised against entering the Gaza Strip, according to reports. 12/02/202613 hours ago
Kim Jong-un's daughter close to being named North Korea's next leader - North Korean state media have never published the name of Kim Jong-un's daughter, only referring to her as his "respected" or "most beloved" child. 12/02/202614 hours ago
Storm Nils in France kills one and leaves 850,000 homes without power - The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica. 12/02/202614 hours ago
Lufthansa strike forces mass flight cancellations across Germany - Lufthansa did not specify how many flights would be cancelled but said it expects extensive disruptions. The airline's cargo division and regional subsidiary CityLine are also affected. 12/02/202615 hours ago
Ukraine Olympian disqualified for helmet honouring war-fallen athletes - Disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said, "This is price of our dignity" as he left the Olympics before his first run. 12/02/202610 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | February 12th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 12/02/202610 hours ago
Bosnia and Herzegovina unveils Roby, its first humanoid robot in Sarajevo's streets - Humanoid robot Roby debuts in Sarajevo's Old Town, showcasing Bosnia's first public humanoid robotics demo and its role in tourism and services. 12/02/202613 hours ago
Russia moves to block WhatsApp after limiting access to Telegram - Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine. 12/02/202616 hours ago
US general attorney clashes with lawmakers amid Epstein files furore - Pam Bondi faced fierce criticism in the US Congress over redaction errors in Epstein documents, clashed with lawmakers and did not directly apologise to survivors during a heated hearing on Wednesday. 12/02/202616 hours ago
Clashes erupt outside Argentine Congress over Milei labor reform - Clashes erupted outside Argentina's Congress as thousands protested labour reforms backed by President Javier Milei. 12/02/202616 hours ago
Farmers drive tractors through Madrid to oppose Mercosur agreement - Hundreds of tractors and thousands of farmers entered Madrid on Tuesday to protest against the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement with Latin American countries. 12/02/202616 hours ago
Canada in shock after Tumbler Ridge high school mass shooting - Residents of Tumbler Ridge, a remote town in western Canada, gathered near the high school for a vigil honouring the eight victims of the mass shooting. 12/02/202617 hours ago
What is Latam-GPT: Latin America's new AI model? Latam-GPT is a Chilean-driven artificial intelligence model to train applications with Latin American data, reduce bias and provide a more accurate representation of the region in a sector dominated by US developments. 12/02/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | February 12th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 12/02/20261 day ago
Suspect, 18, in British Columbia mass school shooting identified - The suspect of the Tumbler Ridge school mass shooting, which left seven victims plus the shooter dead, has been identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar. 12/02/20261 day ago
Trump 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US nuclear talks with Iran continue - Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. 11/02/20261 day ago
Ukraine will only hold elections after ceasefire, Zelenskyy says - Under Ukraine's constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal. That was declared on 24 February 2022, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion. 11/02/20261 day ago
Japanese swordsmith sees renewed interest in centuries-old katana craft - A traditional swordsmith in Japan says growing pop culture interest is bringing new, younger audiences to the centuries-old art of katana making. 11/02/20261 day ago
Nine killed as Cyclone Gezani batters Madagascar - Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar's main port city and left at least 31 people dead as it crossed the Indian Ocean island with high winds and rain, authorities said Wednesday. 11/02/20261 day ago
French court to rule on 7 July in Marine Le Pen graft appeal trial - In March 2025, a Paris court ruled that Le Pen was at the heart of "a fraudulent system" that her party used to siphon off European Parliament funds worth €2.9 million. 11/02/20261 day ago
Russia's 'shadow fleet' reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025 - Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and poorly-maintained tankers mainly transport crude oil as well as refined products such as gasoline and diesel. 11/02/20261 day ago
Brawl erupts in Turkey's parliament over justice minister appointment - No official reason was given for Wednesday's Cabinet shake‑up, though the Official Gazette said the outgoing ministers had "requested to be relieved" of their duties. 11/02/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | February 11th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 11/02/20261 day ago
Fistfight erupts in Turkish parliament over justice minister appointment - A brawl has erupted in Turkey's parliament as lawmakers clash over a controversial appointment to the Justice Ministry. 11/02/20261 day ago
Inside Europe's 112 lifeline: The operators racing to save lives - If you were in an emergency, would you know which number to call? Today marks European 112 Day, dedicated to raising awareness of the EU's emergency number, and the people on the other end of the line. 11/02/20261 day ago
Europe lost out on 3.8mn tonnes of Kazakh oil after Black Sea attacks - Kazakhstan's oil exports fell after Ukrainian drone attacks and stormy weather hampered operations at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's marine terminal in Novorossyisk. Its major oil field Tengiz also suffered an outage in January. 11/02/20261 day ago
Norwegian biathlete says he regrets TV confession of infidelity - Sturla Holm Laegreid's tearful confession did not go down well with critics who said it took the focus away from his Norway teammate Johan Olav-Botn, who took gold in the event. 11/02/20261 day ago
Is Europe's new hypersonic missile the answer to Russia's Oreshnik? Europe's Hypersonica completes a successful Mach 6 test in Norway, aiming for series production by 2029 as the EU pushes for greater defence autonomy. Can it compete with the Kremlin's supposed superweapon? 11/02/20261 day ago
Tech boss' bond with politician's daughter raises questions in Germany - Eric Schmidt and Gloria-Sophie Burkandt have sparked speculation in Germany after appearing together at Davos amid questions over political ties and possible influence. 11/02/20261 day ago
Russian drone strike kills father and three children in Ukraine - Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022 as Russia intensified its aerial barrages behind the front line, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country. 11/02/20261 day ago
Study finds Europe has maintained stable aid to Kyiv despite US exit - The US has almost completely withdrawn aid to Kyiv but Europe has stepped up and massively increased support to fill the gap, stabilising the flow of cash. But a new report finds that the majority of aid comes from a small handful of states. 11/02/20261 day ago
Estonian intelligence report says Russia has no plans to attack soon - Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service chief Kaupo Rosin warned that "Russia remains a dangerous country despite its incompetence," as Tallinn published its annual security assessment report on the threat Russia poses to the region and NATO. 11/02/20261 day ago
Latest news bulletin | February 11th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 11/02/20261 day ago
Iran ready for nuclear inspections, insists it is not seeking weapons - Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran is ready for any verification of its nuclear programme, amid renewed talks with the US and raging internal unrest. 11/02/20261 day ago