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…
Von der Leyen to travel to Australia to seal trade deal
The Commission president hopes to break the deadlock on an agreement that has been stalled since 2023. Read More
Zelenskyy calls on Trump to respond to Russia’s massive attack as talks resume in Abu Dhabi
As the talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, the US and Russia continue, Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the US president to respond to Moscow’s massive aerial attacks and the violation…
Calorie restriction increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy, study finds
A controlled reduction in calorie intake can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the treatment of sarcomas. Research has shown that this restriction reduces tumour volume and protects healthy cells…
SpaceX hits €1.06tn after xAI merger as Musk consolidates empire
A €1.06tn valuation for the combined SpaceX-xAI business narrows the gap with Tesla, as Musk leans harder into AI and space while Tesla fights slowing growth and a shrinking subsidy…