'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.

Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.

Spain luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, police say
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.

Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.

Third Briton dies in French Alps avalanches in one week
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

A total of 28 people have died in avalanches since the start of the winter season in the French Alps.

Benfica claim 'defamation campaign' against Prestianni
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026

Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse.