Latest news bulletin | February 27th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 27th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
German ‘DroneHammer’ offers low-cost defence against drones
German firm Skylance unveiled its low-cost “DroneHammer” anti-drone missile as Berlin moves to expand Bundeswehr powers under a reformed Aviation Security Act. Read more at Read More
Von der Leyen to implement contentious Mercosur trade deal despite EU Parliament opposition
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen moved Friday to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, defying a judicial review launched by MEPs that had halted the ratification process. Read…
Angèle returns to Brussels stage after four-year hiatus
Belgian singer Angèle reunited with fans in Brussels, premiering a new music video after four years without releases, drawing thousands and sparking excitement online. Read more at Read More
Democratising investment: unlocking Europe’s dormant capital
Instead of European savings flowing abroad, they could support European projects and innovations. The investment capacity and the technology are there. What remains is the political will to make Europe’s…
Brazil races to find survivors after deadly Minas Gerais floods
For a third consecutive day, rescue teams in Minas Gerais continued searching through mud and debris after landslides killed at least 54 people and displaced thousands amid forecasts of further…
What’s the real environmental and financial impact of artificial snow?
By the end of the century, all ski resorts across the Alps may be forced to use snow cannons, with dire consequences for local nature. Read More
Orbán to hold consultations with Slovakia on the Druzhba pipeline as he attacks ‘liar’ Zelenskyy
Hungary’s Orbán said he will consult with Robert Fico after a month-long halt to the Druzhba oil pipeline. He said Kyiv ignored an offer to send experts, accusing Ukraine of…
Khojaly tragedy remembered as region moves towards peace
Commemorations are taking place to mourn the deaths of hundreds killed in February 1992 in the town of Khojaly during the Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Read more at…
Ramadan in Gaza marked by grief amid fragile ceasefire and ruins
Ramadan in Gaza unfolds amid mourning, destroyed homes, and mass displacement, while UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warns of long-term consequences. Read more at Read More