China marks Lunar New Year with temple visits and traditional prayers
People in Beijing visited the Lama Temple to burn incense and offer prayers as the Year of the Horse began. Read more at Read More
US and Iran to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
Washington and Tehran will hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Trump boosts the US military presence and Iran stages major maritime drills. Read more at Read…
2026 Year of the Horse: Dragon dances and lanterns as Moscow celebrates Lunar New Year
Festivities marking the Lunar New Year began in Moscow, featuring decorations, performances and food markets across the city. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 17th, 2026 – Morning
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…
Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse
Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival. Read more at…
Aliyev says Russia ‘deliberately attacked’ Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv
In a direct statement at the Munich Security Conference, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev declared that Russia “deliberately attacked” the Azerbaijani embassy and its infrastructure in Ukraine even after Baku supplied…
Latest news bulletin | February 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne’s Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders
Carnival in Cologne mixes feathers and satire as floats mock leaders from Trump to Putin, showing how Germans use humour to process serious politics. Read more at Read More
French prosecutors widen Epstein probe with raid on Jack Lang’s former institute
French police raid the Arab World Institute as ex-Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline face a probe into alleged Epstein-linked tax fraud and offshore funds. Read more at…
Alexei Navalny poisoning: What we know so far
Epibatidine, found in the Ecuadoran dart frog, causes muscle paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. Experts have said the toxin can also be produced synthetically, instead of extracting it directly from the…