Police across the Netherlands faced what they described as an unprecedented level of violence during New Year’s Eve celebrations, with officers and emergency workers coming under attack from fireworks and explosives. In several cities, police reported being pelted with fireworks, petrol bombs and other dangerous objects, creating chaotic and hazardous conditions as
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Disbelief and shock have spread across the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana after a devastating fire engulfed a popular bar on New Year’s Day. Locals and tourists alike struggled to comprehend how such a tragedy could occur in a high-end, family-friendly Alpine destination known for strong safety standards and modern infrastructure. The fire at Le […]
Finnish authorities have seized a cargo vessel sailing from Russia after an undersea telecommunications cable linking Finland and Estonia was damaged in the Baltic Sea. Police said the ship, Fitburg, was intercepted while travelling from St Petersburg to Israel and is suspected of aggravated disruption of telecommunications and aggravated sabotage. The vessel was taken to
France is preparing to introduce a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 15, aiming to implement the measure from the start of the 2026 academic year. A draft bill has been completed and will soon be submitted to the Conseil d’État for legal review, with parliamentary debate expected early next year. The […]
Poland’s government has approved a bill introducing “cohabitation contracts” for couples living together, offering limited legal recognition to same-sex unions in a country with some of the EU’s most restrictive LGBT+ laws. The proposal, backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s administration, allows any two adults, regardless of gender, to formalise their relationship
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has cast doubt on Russia’s claim that Ukraine carried out a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, saying it remains unclear whether such an incident even occurred. Speaking in an interview, Whitaker said he was waiting for confirmation from U.S. and allied intelligence services, noting that Ukraine has […]
Heavy snowfall across parts of Poland caused major traffic disruptions overnight, with tailbacks stretching up to 20 kilometres on the S7 motorway between Warsaw and the Baltic port city of Gdansk, police said on Wednesday. The severe weather left hundreds of motorists stranded in freezing conditions after trucks struggled to climb icy slopes, leading to […]
Thieves have stolen an estimated €30 million in cash and valuables after drilling into a vault at a Sparkasse savings bank branch in the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, police said. The break-in, described by investigators as highly professional and reminiscent of a Hollywood-style heist, involved the use of a large drill to access the […]
German prosecutors have agreed to end investigations into billionaire Alisher Usmanov over alleged foreign trade law violations after he consented to pay €10 million, according to statements from prosecutors and his legal team on Tuesday. Usmanov, a Russian-Uzbek businessman and founder of USM Holdings, has instructed that the full amount be paid, clearing the way […]
Eurostar on Tuesday suspended all cross-Channel train services to and from London after a power supply issue occurred in the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France. The high-speed rail operator said services were halted until further notice and warned passengers to expect severe delays, according to a company statement. A Eurostar spokesperson said there was […]









