Latest news bulletin | February 9th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Is the EU really censoring Americans, interfering in elections and targeting conservative content?
A report by Republican lawmakers in the US has slammed the European Commission for allegedly posing as a ‘foreign censorship threat’, claiming it unfairly targets conservative and populist views and…
Morocco floods: 150,000 now displaced as waters keep rising
Severe floods in northern Morocco force over 150,000 to flee, with four dead and one missing as evacuees shelter in tents near Kenitra. Read more at Read More
Starmer fights for survival as chief of staff quits over Mandelson scandal
Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over the Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, leaving the British prime minister fighting for his political survival. Read more at Read More
Chad’s Saharan cultures festival brings together desert nations
Chad hosts the sixth International Saharan Cultures Festival in Amdjarass, uniting artists from across the Sahara to celebrate shared heritage. Read more at Read More
Israeli startup builds zero-click spy tools for Western intelligence agencies
Following the events of 7 October, the company Radiant was quick to provide IDF intelligence with technical tools that helped track the location of several Israeli hostages. Read more at…
Kallas tells Euronews Moscow must be forced to make real concessions as Brussels mulls special envoy
In an exclusive interview on Europe Today, the EU’s chief diplomat says the Kremlin is not taking the Ukraine talks seriously as Brussels ponders appointing a special envoy to represent…
Newsletter: Kallas urges Europe to make Russia ‘negotiate’ rather than ‘pretend to negotiate’
Also in this newsletter: Leaders gear up for talks on restoring Europe’s waning competitiveness, and Socialist moderate wins landslide victory in Portugal’s presidential run-off. Read More
Spain train strikes: Which services are still running and what are your refund rights?
During Spain’s three-day train drivers’ strike, more than 330 services have been cancelled. Read More
Tehran targets top reformists, tightening grip as nuclear talks resume
Tehran detains top reformists and tightens pressure on dissent while juggling nuclear talks with Washington and rising military threats from the US and Israel. Read more at Read More