France probes alleged revival of dissolved far-left group amid questions over ban’s effectiveness
The Paris public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into whether the banned far-left movement La Jeune Garde has been reformed. The case reignited a debate in France: how effective…
Latest news bulletin | February 26th, 2026 – Midday
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…
European filmmakers back Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle amid threats of dismissal
The German government is set to hold an “extraordinary meeting” today over the “future direction” of the Berlin Film Festival. It has been reported that Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle could…
‘Rest in Power, Power’: Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dies aged 52
While not a performing member of the group, Grant was one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan and executive produced the group’s early recordings – including their seminal debut…
Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2026’s new tourist taxes explained
Barcelona’s visitor fee is now one of the highest in Europe. Read More
Washington and Tehran resume nuclear talks as more US forces deploy to the Middle East
Trump has pushed to halt Iran’s enrichment of uranium entirely, as well as address Tehran’s ballistic missile programme and its support of regional militant forces. Iran has maintained that the…
Could glacier melt slow climate change? Scientists thought so – until now
Iron fertilisation has long been touted as a glimmer of hope amid rising emissions – but a new study has seemingly debunked the theory.Read More
Looking for a job? These are the sectors with the fastest-growing vacancies in the EU
Several sectors in the EU have struggled to fill vacancies in the post-COVID period, while others have seen their vacancy rate shrink, suggesting fewer recruitment difficulties. Read More
Air defence ‘Made in Europe’: Is the alternative to Patriot coming from Germany?
Germany is expanding its IRIS-T air defence system. Could the new SLM/X variant be Europe’s answer to the US Patriot system? Read more at Read More
Park Chan-wook named as 2026 Cannes Jury President
Director Park has previously premiered four films in Competition in Cannes and won three Palmes at the festival for his films ‘Oldboy’, ‘Thirst’ and ‘Decision To Leave’. Read More