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.
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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: exit polls
The Socialist Party candidate was a heavy favourite to defeat far-right Chega party leader André Ventura going into the presidential election runoff.
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.
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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.
Cannibalistic jellies and aggressive blue crabs: Invasive species threaten Venice’s fragile lagoon
Venice exists in symbiosis with its surrounding brackish waters, and their health is also becoming increasingly fragile.
An Ottoman-era lock-up and a juvenile jail: How former prisons are turning into five-star hotels
As "salvaged stays" begin to trend, we take a look at some of the infamous jailhouses finding new life as luxury properties.
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