Dutch Queen Máxima training to become army reservist at 54
Expected to be sworn in later this month, the incoming Dutch coalition government has plans to boost the nation’s military from some 80,000 to 122,000 personnel. And the Queen wants…
US and Russia agree to re-establish military dialogue after Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
The US and Russia have agreed to resume military communications hotlines following talks in Abu Dhabi. The move comes as Washington continues to intensify diplomatic efforts to end the war…
Spain floods: Storm Leonardo forces 4,000 evacuations in Andalusia
Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre in just 36 hours, according to AEMET. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | February 5th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Portugal on edge as Storm Leonardo triggers new flooding
Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, as forecasters warned a new storm is on…
Poland detains five in cigarette smuggling ring using weather balloons from Belarus
Polish authorities detained five men over balloon-smuggled cigarettes from Belarus, as rising cross-border incidents force airspace limits and tighter security. Read more at Read More
Vance hails unifying moment as US delegation arrives for Milan-Cortina Winter Games
The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening. Read…
German chancellor visits Qatar for cooperation talks amid regional tensions
Germany is stepping up diplomacy in the Gulf as global alliances shift and regional tensions rise. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Doha stop comes as Berlin seeks energy security, defence partners and…
At least 24 killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations
Israeli strikes across the Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, according to health officials, as both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire. Read more…
Rome church’s ‘Meloni’ angel face erased after outcry
The restored face of an angel on a Roman church fresco with a resemblance to Italian Premier Meloni has been erased after its renovation blew up in local media. The…