Russian Comedian Jailed for Nearly Six Years Over Joke About War Veteran

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A Russian court has sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to nearly six years in prison for inciting hatred after a joke he made about a war veteran sparked public outrage. Ostanin was handed a jail term of five years and nine months along with a fine of 300,000 roubles, a Reuters reporter said, in one […]

TikTok Cooperates with EU Probe on 2024 Romanian Election

By admin February 4, 2026 No comment

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TikTok is “extremely cooperative” with the European Commission’s ongoing investigation into potential interference in Romania’s 2024 elections, according to Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier. He noted that TikTok has implemented several measures and maintained open engagement with the Commission. The European Union opened formal proceedings against TikTok in December

Storm Leo Batters Iberian Peninsula, Authorities Brace for Floods

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Spanish and Portuguese authorities are preparing for the impact of Storm Leo, which has brought torrential rains to the Iberian Peninsula just a week after Storm Kristin caused widespread damage. In southern Spain’s Sierra Grazalema, rainfall is expected to reach levels equivalent to a full year’s precipitation, prompting class suspensions and travel warnings across

Pope Leo Urges Russia and US to Renew New START Treaty

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Pope Leo XIV called on Russia and the United States to extend the New START nuclear arms control treaty, which limits the number of strategic nuclear weapons deployed by each country. Speaking at his weekly audience at the Vatican, the pope emphasized that the current global situation “calls for doing everything possible to avert a […]

14 Migrants Killed After Boat Collision with Greek Coast Guard

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Fourteen migrants lost their lives in the Aegean Sea after a dinghy carrying them collided with a Greek coast guard vessel near the island of Chios. Authorities said the boat was heading towards the island, located close to Turkey’s coastline, when coast guard officials instructed it to turn back. According to officials, smugglers operating the […]

Norway Crown Princess’s Son Denies Rape Charges, Admits Lesser Offences in Trial

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Marius Borg Hoiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to rape and domestic violence charges as his high-profile trial began in Oslo. Hoiby faces 38 charges in total, including multiple rape allegations that could lead to several years in prison if proven. While denying the most serious accusations, he admitted […]

Spain and Greece Push for Teen Social Media Bans Amid Rising Safety Concerns

By admin February 3, 2026 No comment

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Spain and Greece are moving toward banning teenagers from using social media, reflecting growing concerns across Europe about the impact of online platforms on children. Spain plans to restrict social media access for users under 16, while Greece is expected to introduce a similar ban for those under 15. These proposals follow Australia’s landmark decision […]

Hungary’s Tisza Party Leads Poll Ahead of Crucial Election

By admin February 3, 2026 No comment

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Hungary’s opposition Tisza party has taken the lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party ahead of the April 12 parliamentary elections, according to a recent opinion poll. The survey showed Tisza gaining stronger voter support, signalling a significant challenge to Orban’s long-standing leadership. Another poll also indicated that the far-right Our

France Probes X as Musk Summoned in Expanding Cybercrime Case

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French authorities have raided the Paris office of Elon Musk’s social media platform X as part of an expanding cybercrime investigation. Prosecutors have also summoned Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino to provide evidence in April. The probe, which began in early 2025, initially focused on allegations of algorithm misuse and fraudulent data extraction, and […]

France Passes 2026 Budget After Months of Political Deadlock

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France’s 2026 budget has finally been approved after two no-confidence motions failed in the National Assembly, bringing an end to months of political uncertainty. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, leading a weak minority government, secured the passage of the budget with targeted concessions to Socialist lawmakers, including delaying an unpopular pension reform. Lecornu