Portuguese police announce record nine-tonne cocaine haul off the Azores islands
Portuguese law enforcement was assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the UK and US authorities, in difficult weather conditions. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 26th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 26th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Conservative Party loses another lawmaker as Suella Braverman moves to Reform UK
Braverman is the latest high-profile Conservative to embrace Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s message that Britain is broken and overrun by migrants. Read more at Read More
Finland steps up undersea monitoring to prevent cable damage after string of sabotage incidents
Efforts to improve surveillance of undersea infrastructure have increased due to several incidents often involving vessels from Russia’s “shadow fleet” suspected of damaging cables in the Baltic Sea. Read more…
Iran protests reveal weakened regime but collapse ‘not guaranteed,’ warns former UN official
Renewed protests in Iran reflect economic collapse and political frustration, with fatalities, mass arrests, and communication blackouts, raising international concerns. Read more at Read More
At least 11 killed and 12 wounded in shooting at Mexico football field, officials say
Mexico’s government says the country’s 2025 homicide rate was the lowest since 2016 at 17.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants. Read more at Read More
Video shows moment lighting strikes Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil
Thousands gathered in the rain in the Brazilian capital on Sunday to support Bolsonaro. Read more at Read More
Remains of final Gaza hostage Ran Gvili have been recovered, Israel says
Israel and Hamas had been under pressure from ceasefire mediators including Washington to move into the second phase of the US-brokered truce, which took effect on 10 October. Read more…
More than 3,700 arrested in global human trafficking crackdown, Interpol says
Operation Liberterra III took place across 119 countries, the agency headquartered in France that helps police in 196 member countries collaborate to fight international crime said. Read more at Read…
Two Norwegians charged over multimillion bribes to Congo president
Norwegian citizens and an oil firm face charges for allegedly bribing Congo’s President Sassou Nguesso with $25m for offshore oil rights in 2016. Read more at Read More