Spanish police bust marble cocaine smuggling ring from Brazil
Spanish and Brazilian police bust a gang smuggling cocaine hidden in marble shipments, seizing 1.5 tonnes of drugs and arresting three suspects. Read more at Read More
‘Sacrifice zones’ or clean energy future? EU court weighs Portugal’s lithium mine
The case raises the stakes after EU officials refused to strip the Barroso mine of its ‘strategic’ status in November.Read More
France launches Orion 26, its biggest military drill since the Cold War
Orion 26 mobilises 12,500 troops, 25 ships and 140 aircraft as France and 24 allies rehearse high‑intensity warfare in Europe amid growing Russian threats. Read More
Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least five across Ukraine
At least five people died as Russian drones hit homes in Kharkiv, Odesa and the Donetsk region, with more casualties and damage reported across Ukraine overnight. Read more at Read…
‘The cradle of civilisation’: Europe leads inaugural celebrations for World Greek Language Day
Monday 9 February marks the inaugural celebration of World Greek Language Day and tributes have been paid from across Europe in recognition of Greece’s historical impact on life, literature and…
Israeli policy in West Bank ‘close to ethnic cleansing’, says Ehud Olmert
The former Israeli premier decried his country’s actions and policy in the West Bank just as the Israeli government announced radical plans to exert control of even more Palestinian territory.…
Fans with fireworks celebrate Super Bowl in Seattle streets
Joyous fans packed the streets of Seattle on Sunday night, after the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. Some launched fireworks near the Seahawks’ home stadium, Lumen Field. Read more at…
From ancient vases to iconic shoes: 3,000 years of Olympic history go on display in Milan
Ancient Greek vases, Etruscan artefacts and Roman relics sit alongside Michael Johnson’s golden shoes and Usain Bolt’s racing kit in a new exhibition in Milan. Read More
At Milano-Cortina Olympics, curling turns into true family affair on ice
Married couples and siblings turn emotion into an edge in Milano-Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, balancing heated on-ice clashes with family life and rituals. Read More
Olympic tourists in Cortina can explore the Dolomites with the new ‘Uber Snowmobile’ service
The service is available for one month during the Winter Olympics. Read More