Italian broadcaster’s sports chief quits after series of Olympics on-air gaffes
RaiSport chief Paolo Petrecca quit after a series of blunders during the Milano-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony sparked revolt and possible strikes by RAI journalists. Read More
Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline as tensions escalate
Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups…
Trump announces new 10% ‘global’ tariffs after US Supreme Court decision
Trump vowed to press on with tariffs — including a new 10% global levy — after the Supreme Court ruled his sweeping duties exceeded presidential authority. Read more at Read…
EU Commission seeks ‘clarity’ from White House after Supreme Court tariff ruling
The US Supreme Court ruling calls into question the EU-US trade deal clinched last summer, from past paid tariffs to future investment pledges. The Commission says it is carefully reviewing…
European Commission targets WTO’s key rule in push to rebalance China trade
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič calls to reassess the World Trade Organization’s “Most Favoured Nation” rule with China in focus. Chinese exports have surged since the country joined the trade…
German leader Friedrich Merz will visit China next week to deepen trade and cooperation
Germany aims to find “the right balance of cooperation” with China. The visit comes at a critical time for German car makers who face increased Chinese competition. Read More
The Sagrada Família reaches maximum height after more than a century
With the addition of a 17-metre-high white cross now standing on top of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the Sagrada Família has reached its peak height. However, its full completion…
Latest news bulletin | February 20th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Reunification review: Berlinale film explores Friedrichstrasse after the fall of the Wall
While historic scenes of celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate spread worldwide as Germany reunified, four filmmakers documented the quiet, contrasting everyday life at Friedrichstrasse station in 1990. A thought-provoking, unusual…
Trump says limited strike on Iran an option as draft nuclear deal remains in the works
Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran as talks advance on a draft nuclear deal, with both sides eyeing swift sanctions relief but trading threats. Read…