Swiss skier Franjo Von Allmen was crowned Olympic downhill champion this Saturday in Bormio. He finished ahead of Italians Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Sunday that his country was not intimidated by the US naval deployment in the Gulf, two days after talks with Washington's envoy. US President Donald Trump's lead Iran negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Saturday visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

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.

Centre-left Socialist candidate Antonio Jose Seguro is expected to win the second round of Portugal's presidential election Sunday after far-right populist Andre Ventura failed to unite the country's right wing behind his candidacy following the first round of voting last month.

Alcohol consumption is declining in France, but in a country where wine in particular is linked to sociability and national identity, drinking less or going teetotal can feel like a political statement.

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

As the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks prepare to go toe-to-toe at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, many people will be tuning in to watch a historic – and potentially political – half-time performance by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny.

A Sunday evening in central Marseille and two masked figures exit a car, assault rifles hanging at their sides. Pictured: File photo

David Matthews, 81, is accused of grooming and assaulting a 15-year-old girl on the French Caribbean island of St Barts in 1998 and then raping her in Paris a year later.

Liverpool's new summer signing Jeremy Jacquet has suffered a 'serious' shoulder injury, according to Rennes head coach Habib Beye.

Haiti’s presidential transitional council on Saturday handed over power to US-backed Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as the country prepares for its first general elections in a decade. The council was created two years ago, but has been unable to quell the gang violence plaguing the Caribbean nation.

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(MENAFN - UkrinForm) This was reported by Ukrinform, citing operational information from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 22:00 on February 7, 2026, on Facebook.–Since the ...

(MENAFN - UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced this on Telegram.–Severe frosts are again forecast in the capital, especially at night. Due to the extremely ...

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Jack Lang, France’s former culture minister, on Sunday “offered” to resign as head of the prestigious Arab World Institute in Paris after he and his daughter Caroline were mentioned in the latest batch of documents related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier in the day, France’s financial crimes prosecutors announced they had opened a probe into the Lang family’s ties with Epstein. Lang is also due to appear before Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot after being summoned.

Recent acquisitions and divestitures across the MEMS ecosystem indicate a structural shift toward scale, specialization, and a clearer strategic focus. 2024 marked a breath of fresh air for the MEMS industry, with global revenue estimated at $15.4 billion (+5% YoY) and growth evaluated at 3.7% CAGR24-30. As the MEMS industry matures, players are building and [...]

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Discover a side of Switzerland that defies the snowy stereotype. Basel, a cultural gem, offers a winter escape with its rich history and vibrant streets.

This past week the Paris prosecuter's cyber crime unit raided the offices of X, formerly known as Twitter. It's part of an investigation into a range of alleged offences, including spreading deepfakes and child pornography. Elon Musk and the company's CEO have been called for "voluntary interviews" on April 20th. We speak to Jean Cattan, co-director of the Future of Technology Institute about what's driving France's hardline stance on social media companies.

The United States wants Kyiv and Moscow to end the nearly four-year war by June, and has offered to host talks between the two sides next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. France24 International Affairs editor Andrew Hilliars explains.

In the early hours of Saturday, Russia carried out another series of crippling aerial attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the assault involved more than 400 drones and around 40 missiles. The strikes hit two thermal power stations as well as crucial parts of the country’s electricity distribution system, as Ukrainians continue to endure a particularly bitter winter. Charlotte Lam reports.

Spain and Portugal are preparing for another storm to hit the Iberian Peninsula, just days after Storm Leonardo claimed at least one life in each country and forced thousands to evacuate. Storm Marta has led to the deployment of over 26,000 rescue workers in Portugal, while three municipalities have postponed Sunday’s second-round presidential vote until next week. Sarah Morris reports the latest from Madrid.

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Portugal and Spain both issued warnings over the potential fresh floods, after inundations blocked hundreds of roads, disrupted trains and forced thousands to evacuate from the rising waters.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Saturday that he will be going to Washington "in two weeks" to attend the first meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace".

Two French adventurers reached the end of an epic walk from France to Shanghai on Saturday, after nearly a year and a half crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot.