Year: 2026

Mikel Arteta has been urged to rest a fatigued Arsenal star in the crucial Tottenham clash, ensuring the team stays fresh for the derby challenge.

An 11-year-old boy was handcuffed in court, accused of fatally shooting his stepdad after a dispute over a Nintendo Switch, raising serious questions about youth violence.

EU Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica will face scrutiny from member states at Monday’s Foreign Affairs Council regarding her attendance at Donald Trump’s Board of Peace inauguration, amid criticism of the Commission overstepping its foreign policy mandate.

Asos co-founder’s ex-wife firmly denies any involvement in his tragic fall, emphasizing her innocence amid ongoing investigations and media speculation.

A man was arrested at Gatwick Airport train station for carrying two firearms, raising serious concerns about airport security and public safety.

The European Union’s proposal for a new sanctions package against Russia remains unresolved after ambassadors failed to agree on a maritime services ban for Russian oil tankers. High Representative Kaja Kallas emphasized the urgency as the 24 February deadline approaches.

“Trainspotting exposed Scotland’s drug epidemic, but despite its impactful portrayal, the crisis persists with rising addiction rates and ongoing challenges.”

This morning, Eurostat reported that annual inflation in the euro area is anticipated to decline to 1.7% in January 2026, down from 2.0% in December. Key components such as services and food show varied inflation rates compared to last month.

Fleur Bakker, founder of the social enterprise “A Beautiful Mess,” announced the initiative is expected to achieve a €5 million turnover by 2026, helping 300 refugees gain job training as part of essential market integration efforts.

The European Commission, led by Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, aims to revisit the WTO’s “Most Favoured Nation” principle due to the widening EU trade deficit with China, seeking to ensure equal market access amid persistent barriers faced by European firms in China.