Iran charges detained British couple with espionage offences
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a round-the-world motorbike tour when they were arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. Read more at Read More
French lawmakers debate ban on ‘ostensibly’ religious clothing in sports competitions
The measures have sparked controversy, with critics labelling the proposal a “hijab ban,” warning it would disproportionately target women of Muslim faith. Read more at Read More
Suspected IS terrorists accused of kidnapping French journalists in Syria begin trial in Paris
The abductees testifying at the trial insisted they were sure in their identification of those who kidnapped them. Read more at Read More
Israel keeps some troops in Lebanon after truce withdrawal deadline
Hezbollah says the move breaches the ceasefire they signed with Israel in late November. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 18th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
Scotland begins early release of nearly 400 convicts in effort to relieve prison overcrowding
A long-running crisis of overstuffed jails and backlogged courts has reached a critical level. Read more at Read More
Etna in action: spectacular eruption and diverted flights
Mount Etna in Sicily has been active since 12 February, spewing ash and causing flights to Catania to be diverted. The authorities are calling for caution. Read more at Read…
Turkey detains nearly 300 suspects in nationwide operation on banned Kurdish group
The raids spanned 51 provinces, accusing suspects of funding the PKK, recruitment, propaganda and organising violent protests. Read more at Read More
US and Russian officials meet for high-stakes peace talks, without Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Kyiv would not accept any peace agreements made without its participation. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 18th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More