Podcast: How activism is helping Ukrainians endure four years of full-scale war
A meeting in Kyiv marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Hungary’s vetoes on financial aid to Ukraine, and the resilience of Ukrainians: after four years of conflict,…
Belgian court suspends new asylum rules in blow to ‘strictest migration policy yet’
The ruling by Belgium’s Constitutional Court suspended recently introduced asylum rules, in a blow to Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s attempts to introduce Belgium’s “strictest migration policy yet”. Read more…
EU says member states can use social fund for cross-border abortion access
The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens’ initiative “My Voice, My Choice”, which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved…
Peru under state of emergency after El Niño floods hit Arequipa
Flooding tied to El Niño Costero devastates Peru, killing dozens and damaging hundreds of kilometres of roads as a nationwide emergency speeds relief. Read more at Read More
Russian overnight attacks pound Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, dozens hurt
Russian overnight drone and missile attacks struck Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, injuring civilians, damaging apartment blocks and cutting heating to hundreds of homes. Read more at Read More
Afghan military launches ‘large-scale offensive operations’ against Pakistan
The Afghan military says it attacked Pakistani forces at the border between the two countries in retaliation to deadly strikes earlier this week, capturing several army outposts. Read more at…
Claire Brosseau, Canadian actress with bipolar disorder, fights for assisted dying
Claire Brosseau, 49, battles decades of mental illness and is suing the Canadian government for access to assisted dying. Advocates say chronic psychiatric suffering can be as unbearable as physical…
Latest news bulletin | February 26th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 26th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Poland beats Spain on income as Tusk claims ‘European elite’ status
Poland’s per capita income calculated in purchasing power parity (PPP) has overtaken Spain as it edges closer to UK levels. Read more at Read More
Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market
The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a “perverse effect” and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back…