A Finnish court has sentenced a Russian ship captain and an Azerbaijani crew member to prison for aggravated sabotage linked to damage to two undersea telecommunications cables in the Gulf of Finland. The incident involved the cargo vessel Fitburg, which was seized by Finnish authorities on December 31 while travelling from Russia to Israel on […]
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Several airlines across Europe received a fresh wave of bomb threats on Thursday, November 5, 2026, forcing multiple passenger flights to make emergency or unplanned landings. Airlines affected included Aer Lingus, Wizz Air, LOT and Finnair, with flights heading to destinations such as Prague, Paris, Rome, Brussels and Warsaw. Authorities said none of the threats […]
Polish authorities have arrested four people suspected of spying for Russian intelligence services and supplying military components to Russia, the Polish Internal Security Agency (ABW) announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Two additional suspects have been placed under non-custodial preventive measures over alleged involvement in an organised criminal group. The six
France is preparing for another wave of nationwide protests and strikes as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets over rising living costs, wages, public services and education conditions. Trade unions, including the left-wing CGT, have called for demonstrations, with students also joining the movement. The protests present another major […]
Companies worldwide are facing an escalating wave of cyberattacks as artificial intelligence makes hacking activities faster, more sophisticated and harder to prevent. Recent incidents, including attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe and a massive cryptocurrency theft involving Binance, have highlighted the growing risks. Nearly 37,000 software and
The European Commission said on Wednesday that Montenegro could conclude its European Union accession negotiations by the end of 2026 and sign an accession treaty as early as June 2027. In its annual enlargement policy report, the Commission described Montenegro as the first candidate country since Croatia in 2011 to be close to completing accession […]
BMW shares rose 2.3% on Wednesday despite the German automaker lowering its 2026 financial outlook for the second time this year and reporting a sharp decline in quarterly profits. The company now expects its 2026 operating margin in the core automotive business to range between -0.5% and 0.5%, well below its long-term target of 8% […]
Pope Leo is in good health and ready to begin his 12-day tour of South America, despite undergoing lung cancer surgery less than a month ago, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. The 71-year-old pontiff is scheduled to depart on November 6 for visits to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. He underwent surgery on October 13 to […]
At least seven flights and one cruise ship across Europe faced bomb threats on Tuesday, November 3, causing significant travel disruptions and security checks at multiple locations. Flights heading to Warsaw, Sofia, Rome and Murcia were affected, while an Israel-bound cruise ship was searched at a Greek port. Authorities confirmed that no explosive devices were […]
Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente has announced that he will resign following two deadly train accidents in less than a year. Speaking before lawmakers on Tuesday, Puente said he could no longer remain in office after incidents of such severity. His decision follows the latest train crash on October 28, which claimed 69 lives. Puente […]









