French film icon Gerard Depardieu, 76, will stand trial on charges of raping actress Charlotte Arnould in 2018, marking another major setback to his career following a sexual assault conviction earlier this year. Arnould, then in her early 20s, alleged that the assaults took place on two separate occasions at Depardieu’s Paris home. The Paris […]
Tens of thousands of people staged a silent march in Belgrade on Monday to honor the 16 victims of a collapsed roof at the city’s renovated railway station and to demand snap elections aimed at unseating President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling SNS party. Sixteen high school pupils led the procession across Savski Trg square, […]
France’s far-right National Rally (RN) signaled on Monday that it is preparing for potential snap elections, warning that Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s efforts to save his minority government are unlikely to succeed. Bayrou faces a September 8 confidence vote after unexpectedly announcing it last week in a bid to push through unpopular budget-tightening plans for […]
Britain’s Domino’s Pizza Group has reaffirmed its annual earnings forecast while announcing a £20 million ($27 million) share buyback programme on Monday. The company recently lowered its 2025 core profit guidance to between £130 million and £140 million, down from the earlier forecast of £141 million to £150 million, citing rising costs and subdued consumer […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday that a suspect has been arrested in the murder of former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, who was shot dead in the western city of Lviv on Saturday. Calling it a “horrific murder” and a matter of national security, Zelenskiy confirmed that the suspect has already given initial testimony, […]
Russia unleashed one of its heaviest missile and drone barrages on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens in a night of explosions that rattled every district of Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko called it one of the biggest assaults in recent months, with residential buildings, energy facilities, and foreign offices including those […]
Denmark’s foreign minister has summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen following intelligence reports alleging covert influence operations by American citizens in Greenland. According to public broadcaster DR, at least three individuals with ties to former President Donald Trump’s administration are suspected of encouraging opposition to Danish rule and promoting the
The red and white St George’s Cross and Union Jack flags have appeared across English streets in recent weeks, with supporters calling it an expression of national pride while critics fear it reflects rising anti-immigration sentiment. The flag displays come during a politically charged summer in Britain, where immigration has overtaken the economy as voters’ […]
French Finance Minister Eric Lombard on Tuesday warned that France could face the risk of International Monetary Fund (IMF) intervention if Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s minority government collapses next month. His remarks come amid mounting political uncertainty, with Bayrou set to face a crucial confidence vote on September 8 tied to his proposed sweeping budget […]
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP.O) announced on Monday that it will acquire Dutch coffee company JDE Peet’s (JDEP.AS) for €15.7 billion ($18.4 billion) in cash, representing a 20% premium to JDE Peet’s stock market valuation at the end of last week. Shares of JDE Peet’s surged 18% in early trading, marking their best day on record. […]









