Europe’s most powerful rocket Ariane 64 launches carrying Amazon satellites
The launch from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, is a first for Amazon Leo. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 12th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Controversial Minnesota immigration crackdown ending, Trump’s border czar says
While the Trump administration called those arrested in Minnesota “dangerous criminal illegal aliens,” many people with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were detained. Read more at Read…
Switzerland to vote on proposal to cap population at 10 million by 2050
Switzerland will vote on capping its population at 10 million by 2050, a right-wing Swiss People’s Party plan that pits immigration limits against labour needs. Read more at Read More
Storm Nils lashes France’s Atlantic coast, damaging boats and uprooting trees
Storm Nils causes significant damage around the Arcachon Basin (Gironde), tearing sails from boats in Arcachon harbour and uprooting pine trees along the beachfront. Read more at Read More
Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year
Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year. Read more at Read More
Sinking star: Mercedes operating profits dropped by more than 50%
Following a year marked by US tariffs and severe competition from China, the German car manufacturer Mercedes recorded a huge drop in operating profits in 2025. Read more at Read…
Israel charges two with using military secrets to profit from bets
The Attorney General’s Office decided to prosecute the two individuals following a joint investigation by police, military intelligence and other security agencies. Read more at Read More
Norway police search former PM Thorbjørn Jagland’s properties in Epstein links probe
Ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland’s properties were searched as his immunity was lifted over links to the late disgraced financier, amid wider Norwegian fallout over Epstein. Read more at Read More
Manchester United co-owner apologises after saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants
Jim Ratcliffe apologises for saying Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants, after condemnation from Keir Starmer, Manchester leaders and Man United fans. Read more at Read More