Centre-left António José Seguro beats far-right rival to Portuguese presidency: exit polls
The Socialist Party candidate was a heavy favourite to defeat far-right Chega party leader André Ventura going into the presidential election runoff. Read more at Read More
UN calls for 52-day pause in global wars ahead of Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
UN truce resolutions typically pass with broad majorities and received all 193 votes for the London Games in 2012. Yet signatories have repeatedly broken their own promises. Read More
Iran extends Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s prison sentence by seven years
Supporters of Narges Mohammadi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, said she had been on hunger strike since 2 February. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 8th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Takaichi’s ruling party on course for landslide win in Japan election
Takaichi is estimated to have secured a two-thirds majority in Japan’s lower house, the best result for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since elections in 2017 under former Prime Minister…
Qatar Open gets underway in Doha with world’s top players in action
The Qatar Open has kicked off in Doha, the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season. With 1,000 ranking points at stake and nearly €3.5m in prize money on the…
Storm aftermath: aerial footage shows widespread flooding in Spain’s Andalusia
Images from the Spanish authorities showing areas still flooded in southern Spain after the passage of the new storm Marta. Read more at Read More
Suspect in shooting of Russian general arrested in Dubai, says Moscow
Vladimir Alekseyev was hospitalised after being shot several times Friday by an assailant at an apartment building in northwestern Moscow. The attack followed a series of assassinations of senior military…
Portugal chooses between moderate and a populist candidates in presidential election runoff
Socialist candidate António José Seguro is the favourite to defeat far-right populist André Ventura in the second round of Portugal’s presidential election, in a vote overshadowed by a series of…
Portugal chooses between moderate and a populist candidates in presidential election runoff
Socialist candidate António José Seguro is the favourite to defeat far-right populist André Ventura in the second round of Portugal’s presidential election, in a vote overshadowed by a series of…