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Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants 'written' US commitment to EU trade deal
Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy.
Commission seeks feedback on the future of the fisheries and aquaculture sector
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather views from stakeholders, experts and citizens on the Vision 2040 for fisheries and aquaculture. The Vision 2040 will establish a 15-year strategic framework to address the sector’s structural challenges and
Thailand People’s Party seeks criminal case against election officials
The reformist party accused the officials of violating election laws.
Africa: Pope Leo to Make 10-Day Africa Trip in April
[Capital FM] Vatican -- Pope Leo XIV will make a ten-day Apostolic Journey to Africa and two others in Europe, the Holy See Press Office announced on Wednesday.
‘No invasive intent’: Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier not for combat but for disaster relief, says defence ministry
The acquisition of the Italian-made Giuseppe Garibaldi makes Indonesia the second Southeast Asian country after Thailand to operate an aircraft carrier.
Africa: Nigeria Missing As Pope Leo Set to Tour Selected African Countries
[This Day] Abuja -- Pope Leo will visit four countries across Africa from April 13 to 23, the Vatican announced yesterday, with the pontiff making his first major overseas trip in 2026 to the continent where the Catholic Church is growing fastest.
Women are falling in love with AI. It’s a problem for Beijing
As China grapples with plunging birth rates, people are finding romance with chatbots instead.
‘The most important part is the vibe’: Bate Bay named Australia’s best beach
Tourism Australia beach ambassador Brad Parker says the coastline south of Sydney airport ‘ticked pretty much every box’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Sutherland shire’s Bate Bay has been
Dramatizing Gaza: Egyptian Ramadan series accused of turning war into nationalist propaganda
A Ramadan television drama meant to spotlight Egyptian solidarity has ignited criticism for turning lived devastation into a spectacle. As regional productions increasingly focus on Gaza, the debate on if and how to tell the story is likely to continue
Commission approves €400 million Greek state aid scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, contributing to Clean Industrial Deal objectives
The European Commission has approved a €400 million Greek state aid scheme to support strategic investments that add clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition
Russia questions how Trump's Board of Peace will work with UN Security Council
MOSCOW, Feb 26 - Russia questioned on Thursday how U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace would work with the United Nations Security Council, which has served as the fulcrum of collective international peacemaking since the end of World War Two.
The EU wants to buy European. But can it?
The EU’s “Buy European” plan is its biggest industrial policy effort in decades. Experts warn that it is also the most complex and risky.
Europe Today: US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
FIFA's Infantino confident Mexico can co-host World Cup despite cartel violence
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Dominate at VFX Society Awards
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” has won the top Visual Effects Society Award for outstanding VFX in a photoreal feature at the 24th Visual Effects Society Awards. The film which dominated with 10 nominations, took home seven awards in total including outstanding character in a photoreal
Visual Effects Society Awards: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Leads With 7 Wins
'KPop Demon Hunters' tops the animation categories.
Taxation: Call for evidence on simplifying EU rules on direct taxation
The European Commission’s Political Guidelines set out the objective of making business easier and faster in the EU by reducing administrative burdens and simplifying implementation. The Commission has set targets to reduce the administrative burden by at least 25% for all
When AI becomes our politics and economics
Machines are now performing activities that absolutely refuse classification under traditional economic models. They do not harvest wheat. They do not stamp steel on assembly lines. They do not smile at hotel reception desks. They think, they optimize, they create. Their share
Yellow and Blue: Everyday life in Ukraine celebrated in historic exhibition
Four years after the invasion, a poster exhibition presents Ukraine through symbols, colour and everyday life. Contemporary artists reinterpret heritage and resilience, offering audiences a cultural portrait shaped by memory, continuity and quiet defiance.
Japan’s births fall for 10th year, adding to demographic strain
The number of newborns dropped 2.1 per cent from a year earlier to about 706,000.
Rescue centre at 'breaking point' over £40k bills
The Ark Wildlife Park is home to exotic animals such as crocodiles, monkeys and wildcats.
D4vd Named as ‘Target’ of Grand Jury Murder Investigation Into Body Found in His Tesla
The unsealed court documents describe the singer as someone who “may be involved in having committed” a crime listed as “one count of murder"
Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.
The AI Cold War? US tech companies accuse China’s AI firms of stealing billions in research
So-called distillation attacks gather responses from AI models to teach smaller ones.
Latest news bulletin | February 26th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
‘Magic beneath the surface’: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall
A new mini power station and lithium extraction facility near Redruth are set to bolster green energy and create jobs Just outside the perimeter fence stand the hulking remains of grand stone engine houses, a testament to Cornwall’s proud tin and copper mining history. But
Four years after Russia's invasion: How have electricity and gas prices changed across Europe?
Residential electricity and gas prices in the EU remain above the levels seen before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Compared to the highly volatile years of the energy crisis, prices have largely stabilised as of 2026.
These are the best airports for customer experience in Europe
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport were among those recognised in the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Awards.
Commission welcomes start of trilogue negotiations on steel measure
EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič represented the European Commission in the first trilogue negotiations on the upcoming steel measure addressing the negative effects of global overcapacity. The new EU regulation will provide effective protection to the
UN’s cash crisis is a collective security emergency
Liquidity issues at the United Nations are often dismissed as a technical budgetary complication. But the reality is that funding shortfalls undermine collective global security. The UN’s regular budget for peace and security, sustainable development and human rights promotion
How China is masking drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal
The operations represent a new element in China's expanding presence across the South China Sea and around Taiwan.
Father of Hong Kong activist sentenced to eight months in prison
Kwok Yin-sang is the first family member of an activist to be convicted of a national security offence.
Locked doors trapped driver in fatal Xiaomi car crash, investigation shows
The impact damaged the low-voltage system that powered the door handles, rendering them inoperable.
Australian snowboarder who died in Japan was pulled along on ski lift for 17m while in midair
The woman suffered a cardiac arrest after hanging in midair.
Africa: Artificial Intelligence - Africa Governments Must Adopt, Adapt, and Indigenise, but Do Not Copy and Paste
[MFWA] An African aphorism says "When elders sit together, words are weighed, not counted." "And when value circulates locally, trust deepens and community stability holds."
North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un
Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.
Africa: Obasanjo, Falola Endorse Oyeyinka's New Book As Roadmap for Africa's Industrialisation
[This Day] Funmi Ogundare Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and renowned historian, Toyin Falola, have hailed a new book written by Development Economist, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, describing it as a practical blueprint for Africa's long-awaited industrial renaissance.
From the Late Bronze Age to today, the old Irish goat carries 3,000 years of Irish history
New research has revealed that the old Irish goat shares a 3,000-year genetic link with goats living in Ireland during the Late Bronze Age. The findings suggest that the rare indigenous breed represents a continuous Irish lineage stretching back millennia. The work appears in
Africa: Herzog Meets Abiy As Horn of Africa Diplomacy Shifts
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday during his official visit to Ethiopia, with both leaders pledging to deepen cooperation across key economic, technological and regional sectors.
‘A devastating force’: how recent Mediterranean storms turned to tragedies
Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction For Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the
Why are young adults in Europe facing greater mental health challenges than older generations?
Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption.
‘Dangerous disasters’: How human-made climate change ‘intensified’ Europe’s winter downpours
Previously "manageable" storms are transforming into “dangerous disasters” due to human-generated emissions, a new report warns.
Where artificial intelligence lives: South-east Asia’s data centre boom
Data centre capacity in the region is projected to triple from 2025 levels by 2030.
Africa: Africa and the New World Order - Actor or Arena?
[New Times] Much of the cobalt in a European electric vehicle battery, the lithium powering a Chinese storage plant, and the platinum in a hydrogen fuel cell begins its journey in Africa. The shipping lanes connecting Asia to Europe pass along African shores.
Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate 'difficult'
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".
Africa: Over a Billion Fear Losing Land and Homes Within Five Years
[UN News] Despite global progress in strengthening land tenure and governance, more than a billion people worldwide - nearly one in four adults - fear they could lose the rights to some or all of their land and housing within the next five years.