Cheating row at Winter Olympics challenges curling’s culture of trust
A cheating row over “double-touching” has rattled curling at the Winter Olympics, testing the sport’s culture of trust and self-officiating. Read more at Read More
Central Asia boosts green energy, infrastructure and SMEs with EBRD funds
Central Asia and Mongolia received around €1.72bn from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development last year to fund 120 projects. The investments have a focus on renewable energy, infrastructure…
Brazil’s Queen of Rock, Rita Lee, honored at Rio Carnival parade
The second night of parades at Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome began with Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel honoring late Brazilian rock icon Rita Lee. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 17th, 2026 – Midday
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…
Ukraine urges allies to act as Russia launches mass attack before talks
Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukrainian regions hours before US-backed Geneva talks, as Zelenskyy urged the world to hold Moscow accountable for continued attacks. Read more at Read More
Burabay Ice: Over a thousand runners brave -15°C on frozen lake in Kazakhstan
More than a thousand participants gathered on the frozen surface of Burabay Lake for the “Burabay Ice” race. Read more at Read More
Austria charges man with terrorism over Taylor Swift concert attack plot
Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who allegedly plotted to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. Read more at Read More
Why do Iran and the US choose Switzerland as common ground for talks?
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, Switzerland has played a pivotal diplomatic role, serving as a conduit for exchanging documents and proposals when direct communication between Washington and Tehran…
Ukraine is ramping up its counteroffensive regaining territories from Russian troops
Ukraine is coming to the talks in Geneva with the significant counteroffensive momentum on the ground. Over the past several days Kyiv troops regained territories from Russian forces, wiping out…
Greece seeks to obtain Nazi execution photos listed for sale on eBay
A series of photographs that appear to show the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi soldiers in Athens surfaced on eBay over the weekend. Read more at Read More