Conversion therapy: Quarter of EU citizens exposed as Council of Europe urges ban
The EU loses up to €89 million in GDP every year due to discrimination based on sexual orientation, according to an OECD report. Read More
Bombing at mosque in Islamabad kills at least 31 during Friday prayers
At least 31 people were killed and 169 wounded in a bombing at a Shiite mosque near Islamabad, as Pakistan faces a surge in extremist violence. Read more at Read…
Azerbaijan and Armenia peace agreement praised at UAE human fraternity awards
At the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity held in Abu Dhabi, world Leaders highlighted dialogue, compromise and practical peace. Read more at Read More
‘A half-baked roadmap’: What’s missing from the EU and UK’s so-called crackdown on forever chemicals
Nations across the world are scrambling to tackle forever chemicals – but do the UK and EU crackdowns even scratch the surface?Read More
Amsterdam to enact landmark ban on fossil fuel and meat advertising in public spaces
Amsterdam initially proposed the move in 2020, becoming the first city in the world to do so.Read More
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev visits Pakistan to deepen strategic partnership
Kazakh president’s visit to Islamabad brings major transport, trade and cultural deals as Kazakhstan and Pakistan plan new corridors via the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 6th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 6th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Portugal hit by worst floods in decades as Storm Marta looms
Boat evacuations in Alcácer do Sal followed the Sado River overflow, leaving one person dead during Portugal’s seventh storm this year. Another system, Storm Marta, is due on Saturday with…
Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each in first exchange in months
Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each after talks in Abu Dhabi, the first exchange in five months, with families finally welcoming loved ones home. Read more at Read More
From Mamdani to Farage: AI-generated images spread after Epstein file release
The latest tranche of files related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has set the internet ablaze with AI and manipulated images supposedly depicting him with politicians.…