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…
UK’s Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson’s ambassador appointment
The British prime minister faces intense pressure over the appointment after newly released documents revealed further details of Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, pointing to a closer relationship than Mandelson had…
Experts back Anglo-Australian parents in Italy in child custody row
In a dispute that attracted international attention, Italian health experts have urged that three children taken from their Anglo-Australian parents in rural Italy be swiftly returned home, with monitoring in…
Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi agree swap of 314 prisoners of war
Meanwhile, the Kremlin-affiliated media outlets revealed that Moscow’s key demand is not only full Russian control over Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions, but also official recognition of Donbas as Russian…