2026-02-08

Europe News

Centre-left António Seguro wins Portuguese election runoff

The Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro won with 66.7% of votes, compared with 33.3% for André Ventura's far-right Chega party according to official results with 99% of votes counted.

08/02/2026

Iran

Iranian Nobel laureate sentenced to seven additional years in prison

Supporters of Narges Mohammadi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, said she had been on hunger strike since 2 February.

08/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 8th, 2026 – Evening

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08/02/2026

World News

Takaichi's ruling party on course for landslide win in Japan election

Takaichi is estimated to have secured a two-thirds majority in Japan's lower house, the best result for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since elections in 2017 under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

08/02/2026

Qatar

Top stars arrive in Doha as Qatar TotalEnergies Open begins

The Qatar Open has kicked off in Doha, the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season. With 1,000 ranking points at stake and nearly €3.5m in prize money on the line, many of the world’s top women’s tennis players are taking part.

08/02/2026

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Storm aftermath: aerial footage shows widespread flooding in Spain’s Andalusia

Images from the Spanish authorities showing areas still flooded in southern Spain after the passage of the new storm Marta.

08/02/2026

United Arab Emirates

Suspect in shooting of Russian general arrested in Dubai, says Moscow

Vladimir Alekseyev was hospitalised after being shot several times Friday by an assailant at an apartment building in northwestern Moscow. The attack followed a series of assassinations of senior military officers that Russia has blamed on Ukraine.

08/02/2026

Europe News

Portugal votes in presidential election runoff

Socialist candidate António José Seguro is the favourite to defeat far-right populist André Ventura in the second round of Portugal's presidential election, in a vote overshadowed by a series of heavy storms that hit the country.

08/02/2026

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08/02/2026

World News

Emergency worker killed in Portugal as Storm Marta passes over Iberia

Spain and Portugal endured fresh storms and torrential rain that claimed another life Saturday, just days after the deadly flooding and major damage caused by Storm Leonardo.

08/02/2026

USA

CEO of The Washington Post steps down days after mass layoffs

In an email to staff shared on social media by one of the newspaper's reporters, Will Lewis said it was "the right time for me to step aside."

08/02/2026

Sport

Electric Start: Day 1 Highlights from the Paris Grand Slam 2026

Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Home hero Shirine Boukli thrilled the crowd, while gold medals also went to Aghayev, Krasniqi, Takeoka, Cysique, Makhmadbekov and Silva in a spectacular opening day at Accor Arena.

08/02/2026

Culture news

Speaking Spanish at the Super Bowl: Could Bad Bunny heal the USA?

Bad Bunny's an all-Spanish performance at the 2026 Super Bowl coincides with a US immigration crackdown and the resurgence of debates over Puerto Rico's sovereignty and possible reintegration into the Spanish kingdom.

08/02/2026

USA

Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington Wednesday to discuss Iran talks

The US and Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

08/02/2026

Health news

Could blocking this enzyme slow Alzheimer’s memory loss?

Researchers areworking to develop new potential treatments to limit the enzyme PTP1B, which may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.

08/02/2026

Tech News

Better regulation: speed should not become a substitute for transparen

On February 4, the Commission closed its Better Regulation consultation: most of the 286 respondents urged keeping impact assessments and consultation tools strong.

08/02/2026

Nature

Climate change is bringing dangerous interlopers to Venice’s lagoon

Venice exists in symbiosis with its surrounding brackish waters, and their health is also becoming increasingly fragile.

08/02/2026

Travel News

These former prisons have been transformed into five-star hotels

As "salvaged stays" begin to trend, we take a look at some of the infamous jailhouses finding new life as luxury properties.

08/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 8th, 2026 – Morning

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08/02/2026