2026-02-18

Health news

Air pollution may increase risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds

People with greater exposure to air pollution may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.

18/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 18th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

18/02/2026

Economy

Investor optimism on European growth hits record high, survey finds

European investor optimism about economic growth has hit a record high, Bank of America’s latest fund manager survey shows, buoyed by hopes of German fiscal stimulus and defence spending.

18/02/2026

Europe News

EU must move faster on Ukraine aid and defence, Latvian minister says

The EU will cover €90 billion of Ukraine's financial and military needs over the coming two years, and is working on a 20th package of sanctions to further cripple Russia's ability to finance its war through exports of fossil fuel.

18/02/2026

World News

Eleven killed in narcoboat strikes amid Trump’s Latin America drug war

US strikes on three alleged drug boats kill 11, escalating Trump’s campaign against narcotraffickers in South American coastal waters.

18/02/2026

Green News

Meet the coffee farmers struggling to adapt to fossil-fueled warming

Coffee farmers have urged governments to act to protect harvests from increasing periods of extreme heat.

18/02/2026