Slovakia’s Fico threatens to cut off electricity supply to Ukraine unless Russian oil flows resume
Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he will to cut off his country’s emergency electricity supply to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes pumping Russian oil to Slovakia. Read more at Read…
Seven Chinese tourists drown after car falls through ice in Russia
The car went underwater after hitting a patch of thin ice. Seven Chinese tourists, including a couple with a 14-year-old boy, have died. Read more at Read More
Hezbollah says Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon on Friday have killed eight of its members
Two Hezbollah have confirmed to the Associated Press that eight of their members, including local-level officials, were killed in Friday’s Israeli attacks on the eastern Baalbek region. The IDF says…
Parliamentary election campaings begin in Hungary
Candidates and their supporting organisations have two weeks to collect the necessary signatures of support. Read more at Read More
Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch
The baby monkey, named “Punch”, has drawn attention online and among visitors who have come to see him in person. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 21st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Kazakh women’s rights documentary ‘River Dreams’ makes historic Berlinale premiere
For the first time in its history, a Kazakh documentary has premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum section — one of the world’s most influential film festivals. ‘River Dreams’, the debut…
Food for friends: Thai food finds a home in Doha’s multicultural dining scene
In Doha’s vibrant dining scene, international cuisines bring people together, offering moments of shared culture, hospitality and everyday connection across communities. Read More
‘Cuba’s healthcare system is being pushed to the brink by US blockades,’ says health minister
Cuba’s Health Minister says the country is headed to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, saying the US blockade of oil on his country is rendering hospitals helpless and puts thousands of…
How Rap and Hip-Hop are transforming the French and their everyday language
On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular that captures the contemporary Francophone world: multi-ethnic, multilingual, and shaped…