Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins GOTY again at the DICE Awards

Sandfall Interactive's game continues awards season sweep with five awards, including Game of the Year, at the Las Vegas awards show

Three decades on from Wales' biggest oil spill: How the Sea Empress disaster changed shipping

I grew up on the beaches of Pembrokeshire in south-west Wales. Visits to Tenby were my family's summer ritual: sand between our toes, paddling in rockpools, strawberry syrup on ice cream.

‘Tax the rich’: Austrian Green MEP brings climate message to the red carpet with daring outfit

Lena Schilling used the Vienna Opera Ball to condemn Austria’s mega wealthy, and call for a return to a ‘fair’ inheritance tax model.

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: “Wuthering Heights”: A horny and vapid take on Brontë's classic

Director Emerald Fennell guts one of the most emotionally violent novels ever written for a surface-level flirtation with corset kink that's as vapid as it is bafflingly tame.

Trump's EPA decides climate change doesn't endanger public health—the evidence says otherwise

The Trump administration took a major step in its efforts to unravel America's climate policies on Feb. 12, 2026, when it moved to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding—a formal determination that six greenhouse gases that drive climate change, including carbon dioxide and

Africa: Five Steps for Africa to Thrive Under the New U.S. Security Strategy

[ISS] America will remain a vital partner, so African governments should expand, not reduce, their options to advance their interests.

FigureSkaters

The nerd/jock dichotomy has never been more over.

UN voices concern over criticism of expert on Palestinian rights

GENEVA, Feb 13 (Reuters) - A U.N. human rights spokesperson said on Friday she was very worried about attacks on independent U.N. experts after European governments criticised Francesca Albanese who is mandated to report on human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian

The Commissioner We Need

Who should lead arts and culture in NYC, Valentine's Day tips, and the sad state of Artforum.

The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau reveals the difference between making Star Wars for TV and movies

At a Disney press event, Jon Favreau teased the plot of The Mandalorian & Grogu

Latest news bulletin | February 13th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Trump Wins Another Fake Award—but He Actually Deserves This One

Last month, Energy Secretary Chris Wright convened the National Coal Council for the first time since the organization was disbanded under President Biden. He extolled the administration’s work forcing aging coal plants to stay open, and hinted at further handouts to come. Now

These Are Not Your Father’s Democrats

Janet Mills, the 78-year-old moderate who has served as Maine’s governor since 2019, is staid and a little boring—which is exactly why, last fall, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee pushed her to run against progressive upstart Graham Platner in the state’s Senate

Ro Khanna’s role in Epstein files may be catnip for Democratic voters

When Rep. Ro Khanna took to the House floor this week to read aloud the names of six “wealthy, powerful men” whose identities were originally redacted in the Jeffrey Epstein files, it catapulted the congressman further into the national spotlight. In recent months, Khanna has

Party balloons? FAA’s surprise El Paso airspace closure fuels questions

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) surprise closure and later opening of airspace over El Paso, Texas is fueling questions from the public and sharp rebukes from lawmakers. Trump administration officials initially contended the move came in response to the incursion of

Locarno Pro’s First Look Sets Focus on Uruguay

"Uruguay’s selection as the 2026 focus reflects the country’s increasing presence within the international festival circuit and its growing engagement with Locarno."

Instead of Pandering, Democrats Should Try Changing Voters’ Minds

Early last year, polls and media commentary suggested that crime would be the defining issue of the New York City mayoral race. Then, Zohran Mamdani’s campaign started to take off. By the end of the race, the news organizations that conduct exit polls asked voters to choose the

How the Democrats Can Play Offense on Immigration

If all politics is spectacle in the era of Donald Trump, few episodes illustrate this more vividly than that created by Republican governors who bused asylum-seeking immigrants from their states into Northern cities during Joe Biden’s presidency. Greg Abbott of Texas and Ron

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights Is Fan Fiction

In an interview last month with Fandango , writer-director Emerald Fennell explains why the title on the Wuthering Heights poster is in quotations. “I can’t say I’m making Wuthering Heights . It’s not possible,” she says. “There’s a version that I remembered reading that isn’t

Democrats’ tariff gambit sparks new headaches for Mike Johnson

This week's rebuke of President Trump's tariff regime by a small group of House Republicans is only the start of what will likely be a series of headaches over the issue for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), threatening to derail the White House's messaging on the tariffs in a

Congress barrels toward Homeland Security shutdown without off-ramp in sight

Senators left Washington this week without a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) past Friday, signaling how far apart Senate Democrats and White House negotiators are on a potential agreement to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Senate

Colleges grapple with growing fallout from Epstein files

Colleges and universities across the country are dealing with growing fallout from the Epstein files, with professors, donors and at least one sitting school president revealed to have ties to the late sex trafficker. From state schools to Ivy League universities,

Chinese boxing robots win fans in San Francisco

American companies are staging boxing matches with VR-controlled Chinese humanoids to enthusiastic fans. A researcher says it is just robot theater.

Business groups urge Trump to double down on ‘muscular antitrust policy’ to bring down prices

A coalition of prominent business groups urged President Trump in a Thursday letter to double down on a “muscular antitrust policy” as he looks for ways to bring down prices for ordinary Americans.

'No room for water': How planning failures worsened Portugal’s deadly storms

The devastation of recent storms has sparked questions about how cities are being built and planned in the face of climate change.

2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics: Who leads the medal count?

Which country is doing best at this year's Winter Olympics, held in Italy's Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo? Track the official medal standings as they are updated throughout the Games.

Indian nurse infected with Nipah virus dies

The World Health Organisation had said risk of the virus’ spread was low.

Uzbekistan expands domestic capacity for complex pediatric surgery

Expanded use of advanced procedures has reduced overseas referrals for children, lowered treatment costs for families and shifted pressure onto domestic healthcare systems, raising new questions about training, funding and long term sustainability as demand grows.

Valentine's Day: Can Benin's Venice still compete with dating apps?

In Benin, the lakeside village of Ganvié is seeing a quiet shift: its once discreet meeting spots are fading as young couples swap secret night encounters for smartphones and social media.

Bring Me the Horizon Immersive Concert Film ‘L.I.V.E. in São Paulo’ Unveils Trailer, Tickets Now on Sale

British rockers Bring Me the Horizon have revealed the trailer for immersive concert film “L.I.V.E. in São Paulo,” and tickets for the cinematic event are on sale now. With “L.I.V.E.” standing for “Live Immersive Virtual Experiment,” the film brings the band’s biggest headline

Japan’s Parliament to elect prime minister next week, with Takaichi poised to win

The prime minister is expected to launch her second Cabinet after the vote.

Indie Veteran Stuart Ford on Netflix-Warner Deal: We Have to “Fight Tooth and Nail” to Protect Backend or Film Professionals Will Become “Uber Drivers” for the Tech Giants

The AGC chairman warns that the streamer's model of eliminating backend participation film profits is eroding the financial ecosystem that sustains the whole industry.

Indie Veteran Stuart Ford on Netflix-Warner Deal: We Have to “Fight Tooth and Nail” or Film Professionals Will Become “Uber Drivers” for the Tech Giants

The AGC chairman warns that the streamer's model of eliminating backend participation in film profits is eroding the financial ecosystem that sustains the whole industry.

Monarchists rally in support of ex-king as Nepal limps toward election

Many Nepalis have voiced frustration with republican government.

Bangladesh referendum endorses democratic charter

Iraq says about 3,000 Islamic State prisoners transferred from Syria

MUNICH, Feb 13 (Reuters) - About 3,000 Islamic State detainees have so far been transferred from Syrian prisons to Iraq and the process is continuing, Iraq's foreign minister said on Friday, adding that Baghdad was in discussions with some countries to repatriate them soon.

Exclusive-Jailed Istanbul mayor dares Erdogan to call early elections now

By Daren Butler ISTANBUL, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Almost one year after he was jailed, Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has told Reuters that Tayyip Erdogan should call elections "now" and predicted that the president would lose if he ran again. Imamoglu has emerged in recent years as

Film Factory Picks Up International Sales on Lucía Puenzo’s ‘Pepita the Gunslinger’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Film Factory Entertainment has picked up international sales rights to Lucía Puenzo’s crime thriller“Pepita the Gunslinger” (“Pepita La Pistolera”), led by Argentine star Luisana Lopilato. The outfit is taking the project to the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, where it is

Malaysian opposition party Bersatu sacks deputy president Hamzah Zainudin

Bersatu’s sacking of the leader of opposition takes place after another top party leader, Saifuddin Abdullah, was expelled on Jan 6.

Waymo turns to humans to close robotaxi doors to keep vehicles moving

Human help is still needed to keep Waymo’s driverless taxis moving when passengers leave vehicle doors open.

Munich Security Conference 2026: Global leaders gather as transatlantic ties dominate talks

Follow our live blog as we bring you updates for three days of talks on global security, war in Ukraine and the future of transatlantic relations.

Weaponized faith to burning borders in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is no longer simply a humanitarian tragedy. It is becoming a strategic fault line — where religious repression at home and militant projection abroad converge in ways that threaten South Asia and, eventually, regions far beyond. Two recent developments crystallize

Super-cheap bubble tea and fat hongbao: Chinese tech firms splurge to draw AI app users this CNY

It is part of an intensifying competition for user traffic expected to flow through such apps

Highguard developer blames flop on gamer 'slander' and negative discourse

A technical artist for Highguard has taken to X to blame consumers for the game's poor reception and subsequent layoffs.

Hasbro Entertainment and Animaj Launch Lumee to Rethink How Kids’ Content Makes Money Online

Hasbro Entertainment and Animaj have launched Lumee, a joint venture aimed at spearheading digital advertising sales and striking brand partnership in the kids’ content space. Lumee will bring together Hasbro’s and Animaj’s portfolios of flagship brands, ranging from “Peppa

South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

London Sales Company MSC Labels Films ‘No AI Used’ at EFM, Calls for Global Standard (EXCLUSIVE)

The Mise En Scene Company has debuted a “No AI Used” certification for its entire EFM slate, publicly verifying that its films contain no artificial intelligence. The London-based outfit launched the initiative with high visibility at this year’s European Film Market in Berlin:

Africa: The Accra Mandate - Securing Africa's Ai Future Through Local Data and Ethical Governance

[Ghanaian Times] As the global conversation on technology transpires, Ghana is positioned to host another defining moment for the continent's digital future. The Pan African AI and Innovation Summit (PAAIS) 2026, in its second year, scheduled for September 22-23 at the