Bulgaria probes secret filming of women in beauty salons for porn sites
Among the victims are minors, including teenagers as young as 15 to 17, prosecutors confirmed. The victims include public figures, a judge, a prosecutor, journalists, daughters of a regional governor…
Russia-Ukraine war: Are AI chatbots censoring the truth?
Europeans are increasingly turning to chatbots for answers to their most pressing questions about global conflicts. But can AI-generated responses be trusted, or do they spread misinformation? Read More
President Ilham Aliyev outlines strategy on global order, peace and energy security
Speaking at Davos, President Ilham Aliyev outlines Azerbaijan’s response to global geopolitical shifts, progress towards peace in the South Caucasus and expanding energy cooperation with Europe. Read more at Read…
What is ICE’s mandate abroad and can it operate on foreign soil?
Experts say that while the US immigration agency’s principal criminal investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has operated abroad for many years, its activities are formally subject to the approval…
Brussels cautions EU countries against overstepping with social media crackdowns
A European Commission spokesperson has said that additional national obligations on social media platforms are a “no go” under the bloc’s own sweeping digital rulebook. Read More
Exclusive: Latvian PM and Estonian president call for direct talks with Russia
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have called for a special European envoy to re-engage with the Kremlin. Europeans are signaling a new approach when it…
Severe weather triggers flooding, power outages and road closures across Portugal
Storm Leonardo swept across Portugal on Wednesday, flooding towns and battering the coast with strong winds. Read more at Read More
Lost in the sand: 7,000-year-old mummies found in Sahara belong to unknown human lineage
A new study has revealed that two 7,000-year-old mummies found in the Sahara Desert belong to a previously unknown branch of the human family tree. Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 4th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Privacy push: Where do Europeans restrict access to their personal data the most?
EU internet users are taking more action to protect their personal data online. As new data shows rising resistance to online tracking, how far is the EU willing to go…