United Kingdom Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson released on bail in Epstein probe Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, are suspected of improperly passing UK government information to Jeffrey Epstein while in public office. 23/02/2026
Mexico Death of cartel boss El Mencho triggers violence across Mexico Violence erupted across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed in Jalisco, with roadblocks, flight cancellations and at least 14 people dead. 23/02/2026
Sport Norway tops medals count as Winter Olympics close in Verona Arena The next Winter Games will be held in France, which received the Olympic flag in the official handover in the closing ceremony. 23/02/2026
Iran Oman confirms new round of US-Iran talks will be held on Thursday US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that limited strikes against Iran are possible, and both Iran and the US have signalled they are prepared for war if the talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme fail. 23/02/2026
Earth News Olympic venues hope to leave a sustainable legacy The 2026 Games have utilised upgraded venues and multi-use developments designed for long-term community use. 22/02/2026
United Kingdom Police continue searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's residences Mountbatten-Windsor, who was pictured slouched in the back of his chauffeur-driven car following his release Thursday evening from a police station near Sandringham, remains under investigation. 20/02/2026
World News HRW: US under Trump 'turning against entire ecosystem of human rights' Trump's return to the White House presents an "unprecedented threat" towards human rights, the new Human Rights Watch chief told Euronews. 20/02/2026
United Kingdom Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released amid misconduct probe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation on Thursday evening after being arrested over alleged misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein ties while he served as UK trade envoy 19/02/2026
Belgium Belgium summons US ambassador in dispute over antisemitism accusations In a lengthy post on X, US ambassador to Belgium Bill White accused the country of antisemitic prosecution of Jewish Belgians. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot called the accusation "dangerous disinformation". 17/02/2026
Russia Alexei Navalny dart frog toxin poisoning: What we know Epibatidine, found in the Ecuadoran dart frog, causes muscle paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. Experts have said the toxin can also be produced synthetically, instead of extracting it directly from the frog itself. 16/02/2026
Belgium Brussels government reaches coalition agreement after 600-day deadlock Brussels' complex institutional set-up was a complicating factor in the coalition talks. To be sworn in, a government needed to hold a majority in both of the local parliament's two linguistic groups, each of which has different parties. 13/02/2026
Earth News Portugal's interior minister resigns after flood management crticism Maria Lucia Amaral "felt that she did not have the personal and political conditions necessary to carry out her duties," a presidency statement late on Tuesday said. 11/02/2026
World News European Commission announces 'action plan' to combat cyberbullying The Commission will support the rollout of an online safety app across European member states, enabling children and young people to easily report cyberbullying and receive concrete help. 10/02/2026
USA Buddhist monks on 'Walk for Peace' across US arrive in Washington The monks in their saffron robes along with their rescue dog Aloka have captivated hearts on social media as they journeyed on foot from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington to advocate for peace. 10/02/2026
Cuba Airlines unable to refuel in Cuba as US oil blockade deepens crisis The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel would be available at nine airports across the island, starting Tuesday and continuing until 11 March. 10/02/2026
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
Spain 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
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
World News Storm Marta batters Portugal and Spain just days after deadly floods Portugal and Spain both issued warnings over the potential fresh floods, after inundations blocked hundreds of roads, disrupted trains and forced thousands to evacuate from the rising waters. 07/02/2026