2026-02-11

Culture news

'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48, family says

Van Der Beek made a string of film and TV appearances after the hit teen drama "Dawson's Creek" came to an end in 2003.

11/02/2026

USA

Trump 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US nuclear talks with Iran continue

Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

11/02/2026

Ukraine

Ukraine will only hold elections after ceasefire, Zelenskyy says

Under Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal. That was declared on 24 February 2022, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

11/02/2026

The Ring

Who decides who belongs in Europe? MEPs debate migration in The Ring

In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D) and Tomas Tobé (EPP) engage in a deep debate over how Europe should manage migration - from applying the “safe third country” concept to Spain’s large-scale regularisation plan.

11/02/2026

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Japanese swordsmith sees renewed interest in centuries-old katana craft

A traditional swordsmith in Japan says growing pop culture interest is bringing new, younger audiences to the centuries-old art of katana making.

11/02/2026

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Nine killed as Cyclone Gezani batters Madagascar

Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar's main port city and left at least 31 people dead as it crossed the Indian Ocean island with high winds and rain, authorities said Wednesday.

11/02/2026

France

French court to rule on 7 July in Marine Le Pen graft appeal trial

In March 2025, a Paris court ruled that Le Pen was at the heart of "a fraudulent system" that her party used to siphon off European Parliament funds worth €2.9 million.

11/02/2026

Denmark

Russia's 'shadow fleet' reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025

Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and poorly-maintained tankers mainly transport crude oil as well as refined products such as gasoline and diesel.

11/02/2026

Turkey

Brawl erupts in Turkey's parliament over justice minister appointment

No official reason was given for Wednesday's Cabinet shake‑up, though the Official Gazette said the outgoing ministers had "requested to be relieved" of their duties.

11/02/2026

Culture news

Beyond the Miami Sound: An anatomy of Spanish-language music in 2026

A whole generation of artists and listeners seems to have given impetus to a new wave of music in the world's second most sung language. The question of identity and the entry of new genres are driving it.

11/02/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 11th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

11/02/2026

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Fistfight erupts in Turkish parliament over justice minister appointment

A brawl has erupted in Turkey’s parliament as lawmakers clash over a controversial appointment to the Justice Ministry.

11/02/2026

Markets

Spotify shares rise after record profits and spike in subscribers

Spotify nearly doubled its year-on-year profits in the final quarter of 2025. The company marked only its second, yet consecutive, profitable year to date consolidating its positive trajectory.

11/02/2026

Belgium

Inside Europe's 112 lifeline: The operators racing to save lives

If you were in an emergency, would you know which number to call? Today marks European 112 Day, dedicated to raising awareness of the EU's emergency number, and the people on the other end of the line.

11/02/2026

Europe News

EU backs €38bn in first defence investments under €150bn SAFE scheme

Three member states that have asked for funding under SAFE have yet to have their national plans greenlit by the European Commission, the first of two required steps.

11/02/2026

Europe News

NATO rejects claim ‘Arctic Sentry’ is a rebrand to appease Trump

A NATO military officer argued that Arctic Sentry shows the alliance is "trying to get ahead" of threats in the region.

11/02/2026

Tech News

Major global organisations call for crackdown on AI nudification apps

A number of major global organisations such as Amnesty International and the European Commission, have pushed for AI nudification tools to be banned.

11/02/2026

The Cube

France's assisted dying bill: Claims vs facts

France is engaged in a political debate over a controversial proposal to create a legal right to medically-assisted dying. One of the key concerns is the eligibility criteria, sparking a number of claims about how far the proposed law could go.

11/02/2026

Climate

Multiple climate tipping points closer than believed, study warns

Sharp changes could result in a cascade of subsystem interactions that would steer the planet toward extreme warming and sea level rise.

11/02/2026

Europe News

Industry bosses call for 'urgent and bold' action to cut energy prices

The plea comes ahead of an informal summit in Alden Biesen on Thursday, when leaders will discuss the bloc's competitiveness and ways to revitalise the economy, particularly for energy-intensive sectors.

11/02/2026

Markets

Europe lost out on 3.8mn tonnes of Kazakh oil after Black Sea attacks

Kazakhstan’s oil exports fell after Ukrainian drone attacks and stormy weather hampered operations at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal in Novorossyisk. Its major oil field Tengiz also suffered an outage in January.

11/02/2026

Tech News

Could your home security system be your biggest threat?

A significant design flaw in Shelly’s new Gen 4 home security devices could leave millions of European homes open to attacks, claims Pen Test Partners.

11/02/2026

Health news

David Beckham participates in Healthy Cities school programme in Doha

Football legend David Beckham joined students in Doha for a morning of laughter, life lessons and time on the pitch as part of the Healthy Cities programme.

11/02/2026

Italy

Norwegian biathlete says he regrets TV confession of infidelity

Sturla Holm Laegreid’s tearful confession did not go down well with critics who said it took the focus away from his Norway teammate Johan Olav-Botn, who took gold in the event.

11/02/2026

Tech News

Women in tech: Next decade's mission is closing the gap

Web Summit’s Women in Tech initiative celebrates 10 years of bridging the gender gap in technology and entrepreneurship with another milestone in Qatar.

11/02/2026

Culture news

Macron opens new exhibitions exploring French ties with Cyprus

In the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Council, the two leaders of France and Cyprus have opened two major exhibitions in Paris examining historic ties between the two countries.

11/02/2026

East-West Connect

How Kazakhstan plans to become Eurasia’s leading crypto hub

In partnership with MDQ

After illegal crypto turnover in Kazakhstan hit 95% in 2024, authorities responded by rewriting the rulebook.

11/02/2026

Business

Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs as beer demand weakens

The world’s second-largest brewer is accelerating cost savings as demand softens in key markets and its chief executive prepares to step down.

11/02/2026

World News

Is Europe's new hypersonic missile the answer to Russia's Oreshnik?

Europe’s Hypersonica completes a successful Mach 6 test in Norway, aiming for series production by 2029 as the EU pushes for greater defence autonomy. Can it compete with the Kremlin's supposed superweapon?

11/02/2026

Europe in Motion

Floods: How many Europeans are insured against climate disasters?

Worries are sky high following the latest weather bombs in Spain, Portugal and Italy.

11/02/2026