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An ‘Uber on rails’: French company adapts vans to train tracks to revive abandoned networks
There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use.
Think before you ink: Research suggests tattoos could cause cancer, but how concerned should we be?
Tattoos are more popular than ever, but a growing body of research suggests a link between permanent ink and the development of certain types of cancer. How concerned should people be?
From AI chatbots to shopping and streaming: Which mobile apps are the most downloaded in Europe?
Europe’s app market in 2025 shows a clear gap between what people download and what makes the most money. While utility, shopping and AI apps lead installs, entertainment, subscription and dating apps generate the highest revenues.
Electricity and gas prices across Europe: The most expensive and cheapest cities in 2026
Electricity and gas prices vary significantly across Europe. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings show a heavier burden on households in Central and Eastern Europe.
Latest news bulletin | February 9th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Left says tragedies at sea highlight 'hardline approach to migration'
A Greek coast guard boat collided with a boat of “fleeing” people off the island of Chios on Tuesday (3 February), leaving at least 15 dead and more injured. Meanwhile, up to 1,000 people are feared dead or missing in the central Mediterranean during extreme weather conditions
Trains, trains and more trains: Can Eurostar’s €2bn investment keep competition at bay?
‘If we want to have more passengers, we need to have more trains’, Eurostar’s Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer discusses their plans for growth.
Centre-left candidate poised to comfortably win Portuguese presidency
António José Seguro is on course for a landslide victory over far-right rival André Ventura, with the majority of votes counted.
Aerial footage shows flooded cities as storms hit Spain
Storms Marta and Leonardo have caused widespread flooding in Spain as thousands have been displaced.
Centre-left António José Seguro beats far-right rival to Portuguese presidency
The Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro won with 66.7% of votes, compared with 33.3% for André Ventura's far-right Chega party according to official results with 99% of votes counted.
Russian yogurt appears in American athlete’s Olympic Village room tour
A short room tour posted by American speed skater Emery Lehman has drawn unexpected attention online after viewers noticed Russian-made products inside his Olympic Village accommodation. https://t.me/apwagner/55005 In the video, Lehman shows the room where he says he will be
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi sentenced to seven additional years in prison
Supporters of Narges Mohammadi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, said she had been on hunger strike since 2 February.
France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA
Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.
Latest news bulletin | February 8th, 2026 – Evening
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Takaichi's ruling party on course for landslide win in Japan election
Takaichi is estimated to have secured a two-thirds majority in Japan's lower house, the best result for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since elections in 2017 under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Qatar Open gets underway in Doha with world’s top players in action
The Qatar Open has kicked off in Doha, the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season. With 1,000 ranking points at stake and nearly €3.5m in prize money on the line, many of the world’s top women’s tennis players are taking part.
Storm aftermath: aerial footage shows widespread flooding in Spain’s Andalusia
Images from the Spanish authorities showing areas still flooded in southern Spain after the passage of the new storm Marta.
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.
Portugal chooses between moderate and a populist candidates in presidential election runoff
Socialist candidate António José Seguro is the favourite to defeat far-right populist André Ventura in the second round of Portugal's presidential election, in a vote overshadowed by a series of heavy storms that hit the country.
Russia names three suspects in shooting of general
The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.
Latest news bulletin | February 8th, 2026 – Midday
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Emergency worker killed in Portugal as Storm Marta passes over Iberian peninsula
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.
Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan
At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.
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."
Electric Start: Day 1 Highlights from the Paris Grand Slam 2026
Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Home hero Shirine Boukli thrilled the crowd, while gold medals also went to Aghayev, Krasniqi, Takeoka, Cysique, Makhmadbekov and Silva in a spectacular opening day at Accor Arena.
The Spanish Super Bowl: Bad Bunny, language and identity crisis set for collision
Bad Bunny's an all-Spanish performance at the 2026 Super Bowl coincides with a US immigration crackdown and the resurgence of debates over Puerto Rico's sovereignty and possible reintegration into the Spanish kingdom.
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.
Scientists find a new way to slow memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Researchers areworking to develop new potential treatments to limit the enzyme PTP1B, which may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.
Better regulation: speed should not become a substitute for transparency
On February 4, the Commission closed its Better Regulation consultation: most of the 286 respondents urged keeping impact assessments and consultation tools strong.