Gaza residents mark start of Ramadan amid economic hardship
Residents in Gaza City shop for Ramadan supplies as war damage and economic hardship overshadow the holy month. Read more at Read More
Rescuers battle blizzard after 16 caught in California avalanche
Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions Tuesday as they searched for backcountry skiers caught in an avalanche in Northern California. Officials said 16 people were caught in…
Latest news bulletin | February 18th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US strikes on three more alleged drug trafficking boats kill 11 people, military says
Monday’s round of attacks increased the number of fatalities to at least 145 since the Trump administration began targeting people it refers to as “narcoterrorists” aboard small boats in Caribbean…
Nine suspects arrested in killing of French far-right activist in Lyon
The incident has fuelled tensions between the far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections in March and the presidential election next year. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 17th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Syria starts evacuating Al-Hol camp housing thousands linked to IS, officials say
Syrian government forces took control of the northeastern camp from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) last month. Read more at Read More
France releases suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker after ‘several million euro’ fine
Oil tanker named the Grinch has left French waters after the company that owns the vessel paid a penalty worth “several million euros”. Read more at Read More
Tehran threatens US and closes Hormuz for drills amid nuclear talks
Iran has temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills on Tuesday as tensions with the US escalate, even as new nuclear talks in Geneva seek to avert open…
Belgium summons US ambassador in dispute over antisemitism accusations
In a lengthy post on X, US ambassador to Belgium Bill White accused the country of antisemitic prosecution of Jewish Belgians. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot called the accusation “dangerous…