Farmers in Spain have reported catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta swept across the Iberian Peninsula, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and flooding. Large swathes of farmland have been submerged, particularly in southern regions such as Andalusia, where growers warned that vegetables including broccoli, carrots and cauliflower have been destroyed. The storm
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Italian police arrested six people after clashes erupted between security forces and protesters in Milan during demonstrations against the Winter Olympic Games. Thousands gathered in the city on Saturday to oppose the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and protest rising living costs. While most marched peacefully, some demonstrators threw stones and fireworks at police,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the US aims to end the war with Russia by June, inviting both sides to hold talks in the United States next week, likely in Miami. Zelensky confirmed Ukraine’s participation but noted that difficult issues, including territorial concessions, remain unresolved. For the first time, leaders may be involved in […]
Weeks of persistent wet and cold weather have caused widespread disruption across Europe and north-west Africa. Storm Leonardo forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with emergency services and the military assisting residents. In Portugal, the government extended a state of emergency as heavy rain continues, while Storm
Two Chinese nationals, aged 27 and 29, have been arrested in the quiet south-western French village of Camblanes-et-Meynac, near Bordeaux, on suspicion of espionage. Locals became wary after the men, who had rented a house via Airbnb, installed a large parabolic satellite dish in their garden, coinciding with disruptions to nearby internet services. French authorities […]
Berlin Brandenburg Airport has begun resuming flight operations after severe black ice forced the grounding of flights in the German capital earlier on Friday. Airport authorities warned that operations remain disrupted, with significant delays and cancellations expected as airlines assess conditions and aircraft availability. The disruption was caused by snow and freezing
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has issued a “profound apology” after revelations emerged about her past friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement released by the palace, she apologised to the Norwegian public and to the Royal House, saying the messages she exchanged with Epstein over several years did not reflect the person […]
Global software, data and technology stocks fell again on Friday as investors remained uneasy about the disruptive impact of powerful new AI models and the enormous sums Big Tech plans to spend rolling them out. Markets were rattled this week after the launch of a new plug-in from Anthropic’s Claude, amplifying concerns that AI could […]
Grieving families of victims killed in a deadly bar fire at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana are protesting what they see as serious failings in the handling of autopsies by local prosecutors. Parents of 17-year-old Trystan Pidoux said they repeatedly requested an autopsy before burying their son, but received no response until medics arrived […]
The Louvre Museum has said the crown of French Empress Eugénie was left badly crushed but largely intact after it was dropped by thieves during a high-profile jewellery raid last October. Although raiders stole jewels worth an estimated €88 million, they abandoned the diamond-studded crown on their escape route. The museum has now released the […]









