Azerbaijan’s homegrown robots step up humanitarian mine clearance
Azerbaijan boosts use of homegrown remote-controlled demining machines, speeding up land clearance, aiding reconstruction and sharing expertise abroad. Read more at Read More
Machines take over one of the world’s most dangerous jobs — clearing landmines
Humanitarian organisations including UN Mine Action Service and Mines Advisory Group say mines restrict access to farmland and basic services, hampering the return of refugees and displaced people across conflict…
France maintains red flood alert as Storm Pedro hits southwest
France has experienced 35 consecutive days of rain, the longest uninterrupted period on record. Read more at Read More
Uzbekistan and US formalise joint investment mechanism in Washington
Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals,…
Latest news bulletin | February 19th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drives rocket launcher vehicle
Ahead of a key party congress, Kim showcased rocket launchers and a housing project in Pyongyang. Read more at Read More
Ivrea Carnival 2026: Italy’s famous Battle of Oranges draws thousands
Thousands gathered in the northern Italian town of Ivrea for the annual “Battle of Oranges,” a three-day carnival tradition in which participants reenact a historic revolt by pelting each other…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over alleged misconduct in public office
The former British royal was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a police statement read. Law enforcement also conducted searches of addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. Read…
US military ready for Iran strike from Saturday, reports claim
US officials said the military will be ready to strike Iran within days as Donald Trump weighs action, even as Geneva nuclear talks expose wide gaps, according to reports by…
Dance troupe stages artistic protest in Washington over Minneapolis shootings
A professional dance group held interpretive performances in Washington, honouring protesters killed in Minneapolis and drawing attention to fatal shootings by federal agents. Read more at Read More