Japan's PM Takaichi on course to win snap election by landslide

8. Feb. 2026, 21:59

Her ruling coalition is set to clinch a decisive win, taking two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives.

Russia names three suspects in shooting of general

8. Feb. 2026, 17:21

The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.

Iranian Nobel laureate handed further prison sentence, lawyer says

8. Feb. 2026, 19:58

Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December for making "provocative remarks" at a memorial, where she was also reportedly beaten.

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' in plea for mother's return

8. Feb. 2026, 18:10

Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Tucson, Arizona, last weekend.

Thai PM claims election victory with conservatives well ahead of rivals

8. Feb. 2026, 19:22

The ruling conservatives defied opinion polls predicting a win for the reformist People's Party.

France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA

8. Feb. 2026, 17:49

Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.

US skier Vonn crashes in downhill run while competing with torn ACL

8. Feb. 2026, 16:55

American skier Lindsey Vonn has surgery on a left-leg fracture after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.

Centre-left candidate poised to comfortably win Portuguese presidency

8. Feb. 2026, 21:47

António José Seguro is on course for a landslide victory over far-right rival André Ventura, with the majority of votes counted.