2026-02-21

World News

Over 3,000 people march in France in honour of far-right activist

On Saturday, Macron called for calm ahead of a demonstration in tribute to Quentin Deranque, whose murder has sent shockwaves through the country.

21/02/2026

Culture news

Berlinale: Yellow Letters wins the Golden Bear award 2026

The political drama directed by Ilker Çatak won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival 2026. The German-Turkish filmmaker accepted the Golden Bear from jury president Wim Wenders. Other major winners included Salvation, Queen at Sea, and Rose.

21/02/2026

World News

The new space race: how satellites are reshaping Germany's defence

Germany is rearming — and not only on Earth. Last year, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius earmarked around €35 billion for space capabilities. Inspector Thomas Daum explains why space has become a new battlefield.

21/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 21st, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

21/02/2026

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico threatens to cut off electricity supply to Ukraine

Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he will to cut off his country's emergency electricity supply to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes pumping Russian oil to Slovakia.

21/02/2026

Russia

Seven Chinese tourists drown after car falls through ice in Russia

The car went underwater after hitting a patch of thin ice. Seven Chinese tourists, including a couple with a 14-year-old boy, have died.

21/02/2026

Lebanon

Hezbollah says Israeli strikes on Baalbek have killed eight members

Two Hezbollah have confirmed to the Associated Press that eight of their members, including local-level officials, were killed in Friday’s Israeli attacks on the eastern Baalbek region. The IDF says the strikes eliminated members planning operations against Israel.

21/02/2026

World News

Parliamentary election campaings begin in Hungary

Candidates and their supporting organisations have two weeks to collect the necessary signatures of support.

21/02/2026

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Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch

The baby monkey, named "Punch", has drawn attention online and among visitors who have come to see him in person.

21/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 21st, 2026 – Midday

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21/02/2026

Cinema

Women's rights documentary makes historic Berlinale premiere

For the first time in its history, a Kazakh documentary has premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum section — one of the world’s most influential film festivals. ‘River Dreams’, the debut feature by director Kristina Mikhailova, gives voice to women imagining life beyond male dominance.

21/02/2026

Food and Drink

Food for friends: Doha's vibrant dining unites Thailand and Qatar

In Doha’s vibrant dining scene, international cuisines bring people together, offering moments of shared culture, hospitality and everyday connection across communities.

21/02/2026

Cuba

Cuba says US oil blockades are pushing healthcare system to the brink

Cuba’s Health Minister says the country is headed to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, saying the US blockade of oil on his country is rendering hospitals helpless and puts thousands of lives at risk.

21/02/2026

Business

US deepens Central Asia ties, signing new investment deals

The US has pursued further Central Asia investment deals as Kazakhstan signed agreements worth hundreds of millions during the president's Washington visit.

21/02/2026

USA

US military strikes another alleged drug boat killing three people

The US military said it targeted a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean late on Friday which its intelligence identified as a drug-trafficking vessel, killing three people on board. The US Southern Command said the boat was using known narco-trafficking maritime routes.

21/02/2026

Culture news

How Rap and Hip-Hop are transforming France and its language

On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular that captures the contemporary Francophone world: multi-ethnic, multilingual, and shaped by migration.

21/02/2026

Health news

Does being bilingual affect the mother-child neural bond?

International Mother Language Day: Speaking and playing in a second language has no impact on mother-child brain synchrony, a new study has found.

21/02/2026

Tech News

China showcases martial arts robots. Should Europe be worried?

As Beijing pushes forward in robotics, which it displayed at the Lunar New Year performance, a bigger question is emerging: how advanced are these systems really, and should Europe be concerned?

21/02/2026

Culture news

One goal, two approaches: Cultural connections in Central Asia

Central Asia is investing heavily in cultural infrastructure, from privately funded museums in Kazakhstan to state-led institutions in Uzbekistan. These contrasting approaches reveal how culture is being mobilised as strategy, legacy and soft power across the region.

21/02/2026

Earth News

‘Limitless power’: Inside the race to create solar energy from space

Once considered a dystopian fantasy, space-based solar could soon transform the renewable energy sector.

21/02/2026

Moments

All of the latest luxury hotel branded merch collaborations

A flurry of new collaborations offer chic yet comfortable options for your next travel day.

21/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 21st, 2026 – Morning

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21/02/2026