Morocco floods: 150,000 now displaced as waters keep rising
Severe floods in northern Morocco force over 150,000 to flee, with four dead and one missing as evacuees shelter in tents near Kenitra. Read more at Read More
Starmer fights for survival as chief of staff quits over Mandelson scandal
Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over the Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, leaving the British prime minister fighting for his political survival. Read more at Read More
Chad’s Saharan cultures festival brings together desert nations
Chad hosts the sixth International Saharan Cultures Festival in Amdjarass, uniting artists from across the Sahara to celebrate shared heritage. Read more at Read More
Israeli startup builds zero-click spy tools for Western intelligence agencies
Following the events of 7 October, the company Radiant was quick to provide IDF intelligence with technical tools that helped track the location of several Israeli hostages. Read more at…
Tehran targets top reformists, tightening grip as nuclear talks resume
Tehran detains top reformists and tightens pressure on dissent while juggling nuclear talks with Washington and rising military threats from the US and Israel. Read more at Read More
Ice road opens between Estonia’s largest islands as ferries struggle with sea ice
A temporary 17-kilometre ice road has opened between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa to provide an alternative route for residents as ferry services are disrupted by heavy sea ice. Read more at…
‘Our coastline is completely dead’: Canary Islands residents protest against fish farm
Several hundred people protest on one of the beaches of Telde, on the island of Gran Canaria, to denounce fish-farming activity close to the shoreline. Read more at Read More
Thailand’s Conservative party led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul secures win in general election
Anutin Charnvirakul’s party has significantly increased its number of MPs but will only have a parliamentary majority with coalition partners. Analysts say there is a chance of stabilisation in Thai…
Latest news bulletin | February 9th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Centre-left António José Seguro beats far-right rival to Portuguese presidency
The Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro won with 66.7% of votes, compared with 33.3% for André Ventura’s far-right Chega party according to official results with 99% of votes counted.…