The 5 hectic weeks that will define Thames Water’s future

Key dates are looming for the UK’s biggest water company

Source: Financial Times

Venice prepares for 2025 Carnival, paying tribute to Giacomo Casanova

Venice woke up to rain today, but the spirit of the city’s Carnival shines through. St. Mark’s Square, the beating heart of the city, has been bustling throughout the day …

Source: France 24

Ukraine's president calls for creation of European army

In remarks at the Munich Security Council, Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a bold call, saying the time has come to create a European army. Zelenskyy warned that Europe could …

Source: CBS News

Gunfire and looting in DR Congo city as rebels advance

Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.

Source: BBC

WWF helping facilitate trade in polar bear fur, investigation reveals

Wildlife charity backs policy of exploitation of small number of some endangered species for economic purposes – such as trophy hunting

The wildlife charity WWF has been working to support …

Source: The Guardian

Germany's Left Party wants to halve billionaires' wealth

The Left Party says "there shouldn't be any billionaires." With Germany gearing up for an election, the far-left force has launched a new tax plan — though it will most …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Kosovo ruling party set to come first in election

The party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears set to secure the most Assembly seats, according to preliminary results. Vetevendosje is not likely to win a majority, however.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Scholz blasts Vance’s support for Germany’s far right

Some see the Trump administration actively promoting political extremism in the West.

Source: Washington Post

Left Party gains confidence as German election nears

With rising poll numbers and renewed purpose, the socialist Left Party is increasingly confident of making it back into the Bundestag. It's a turnaround that few predicted.

Source: Deutsche Welle

At least one Israeli hostage to appear on stage ahead of release

Gaza militants will release three Israeli hostages on February 15 in exchange for 369 Palestinians in Israeli custody. This is the sixth such swap since a ceasefire when into force …

Source: France 24

Hamas frees three more hostages: 'We are witnessing a demonstration of defiance'

Hamas-led militants released three male Israeli hostages on February 15 and Israeli forces began releasing hundreds of prisoners in return. Oliver McTernan, director of Forward Thinking, was our guest.

Source: France 24

Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance, defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a strong rebuke on Saturday to U.S. Vice President JD Vance's attack on Europe's stance toward hate speech and the far right, saying it was …

Source: France 24