EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains
The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal…
Flight delayed or cancelled by winter weather? Here are your rights to rebooking and refunds
Flights were suspended at Berlin airport on Thursday morning due to freezing rain. Read More
Olympians turn runway models as IOC unveils teams’ uniforms
Italy set the tone for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on 4 February 2026, as athletes gathered in Milan to preview their ceremony outfits. Read more at Read More
Bill Gates apologises for ‘every minute’ spent with Jeffrey Epstein, denying email claims
“The focus was always, he knew a lot of very rich people, and he was saying he could get them to give money to global health. In retrospect, that was…
Russian drones strike Kyiv as capital battles power cuts and cold
Ukraine woke to fresh attacks on its capital on 5 February 2026, as Kyiv faces a growing energy crisis and renewed Russian strikes. Read more at Read More
Why has Draco Malfoy become the mascot for the 2026 Lunar New Year in China?
Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse – last seen in 1966. And this year’s celebrations have…
At least one killed and thousands evacuated as Storm Leonardo tears through Portugal and Spain
Leonardo is the latest in a string of storms to affect Spain and Portugal this year. Severe weather had already killed five people and injured hundreds in Portugal last week.…
‘From Monet to Warhol’: The exhibition that has become a must-see for thousands in Greece
The exhibition includes 83 works, part of a large Swiss private collection. It is a journey through the history of painting from 1870 to 2000, through 12 artistic movements. Read…
Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia
Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns. Read More
Wind power pacts and pollution-busting kitchen appliances: Positive environmental stories from 2026
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.Read More