International News

1. Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power

   The French president warns of growing threats from China, Russia and now the US, saying Europe faces a "wake-up call".

2. Norway police investigate diplomat over Epstein links

   Mona Juul and her husband Terje Rød-Larsen - who played a vital role in the Oslo Accords - are being investigated for "aggravated corruption".

3. Ukraine skeleton racer says war victim helmet banned

   Ukranian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych claims the IOC has banned his helmet featuring images of people killed in the war in his home country, in a decision that "breaks my heart".

4. Spanish train drivers to begin nationwide strike after fatal crashes

   Striking drivers are demanding increased investment and maintenance, and the hiring of more staff.

5. Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

   Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

6. Russia names three suspects in shooting of general

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

7. Senegal arrests 14 members of alleged paedophile gang linked to France

   Police say the "transnational" criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

8. Centre-left candidate poised to comfortably win Portuguese presidency

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

9. Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

   At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.