Latest news bulletin | February 6th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 6th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Portugal hit by worst floods in decades as Storm Marta looms
Boat evacuations in Alcácer do Sal followed the Sado River overflow, leaving one person dead during Portugal’s seventh storm this year. Another system, Storm Marta, is due on Saturday with…
Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each in first exchange in months
Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each after talks in Abu Dhabi, the first exchange in five months, with families finally welcoming loved ones home. Read more at Read More
Plastic, sofas, medical waste: Bosnia’s river nightmare returns
Thousands of cubic metres of trash hit Bosnia’s Drina River every winter. Locals warn tourism and health are at risk Read more at Read More
Portugal extends state of emergency amid destruction brought by Storm Leonardo
Portugal was hit by two devastating storms just one week apart. Roads were blocked by flooded rivers and fallen trees snapped power lines. People are being evacuated from their homes…
US strike on alleged narco-trafficking ship near Colombia kills two
The US Southern Command confirmed a new lethal attack in international waters near Colombia, as part of its Operation Southern Lance against South American drug traffickers. Read more at Read…
Meet the Viral “Sad Horse” Taking Over China’s Lunar New Year
A tearful horse toy is taking China by storm ahead of Lunar New Year. From error to Douyin fame, discover why everyone wants one. Read more at Read More
Top Russian GRU general and cyber ops chief shot in Moscow attack
Vladimir Alekseyev has been under the EU sanctions for orchestrating the novichok poisoning attack in Salisbury in 2018 that targeted Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter. Read more…
Iran-US nuclear talks begin in Oman as tensions remain high
The talks are the first diplomatic encounter between the United States and Iran since Washington joined Israel’s conflict against the Islamic republic in June with strikes on nuclear sites. Read…
Winter Olympics flame lights up Milan as crowds pack Piazza Duomo
As the relay reached its final city stop, the Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan’s Piazza Duomo, where ballerina Nicoletta Manni lit the cauldron, drawing huge crowds and celebrations. Read…