Train derails in Swiss Alps amid avalanche alert, leaving five injured
Authorities are investigating after an avalanche likely caused a Swiss regional train to derail near Goppenstein, injuring five and halting services. Read more at Read More
Munich Security Conference 2026: Wind of Change 2.0
The security precautions outside the MSC were as usual: barriers, a heavy police presence, meticulous checks. But as the conference draws to a close on Sunday evening, one irritating realisation…
French ‘ultra-left’ blamed for death of far-right activist in Lyon
The incident on Saturday has further fuelled tensions between France’s far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections nationwide in March and the 2027 presidential race. Read more at…
Ukraine’s former energy minister charged with money laundering
Months after Ukraine was rocked by a major corruption investigation into the state nuclear power company Energoatom, former energy minister Herman Halushchenko was officially charged after being detained while attempting…
Italy to attend Trump’s Board of Peace session as observer, Meloni announces
Italy will attend Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace only as an observer due to constitutional limitations, as Premier Giorgia Meloni faces harsh criticism at home. Read more at Read…
France on record flood alert as storms slam Spain with deadly winds
The storms have so far killed three people across France and Spain and left dozens injured in the extreme weather-related accidents. Read more at Read More
North Korea opens homes for troops killed in Ukraine
North Korea opens a Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as Kim Jong Un vows to honour “martyrs”. Read more at Read More
France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival
Dunkirk’s World Seagull Cry Championship sees feathered contestants screech on stage. Read more at Read More
Streets of Ivrea explode with flying oranges in a three-day carnival revolt
In Ivrea, Italy’s Battle of the Oranges turns streets into a citrus battlefield, in three‑day carnival ritual. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 16th, 2026 – Morning
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…