Former Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National Party over a 13-year period. Prosecutors said the funds were spent on cars, a motorhome, and luxury purchases from brands including Harrods and Estée Lauder. Murrell, the former husband of ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, admitted diverting party money between 2010 […]
A severe heatwave in France has resulted in seven deaths directly or indirectly linked to the extreme weather, French Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon announced on Tuesday. Five of the recorded fatalities occurred due to drownings in lakes, rivers, or at beaches as people sought relief from the soaring temperatures. In response to the growing […]
A wave of child abuse allegations involving non-teaching school assistants, known as animateurs, has deeply shaken the school system in Paris. Currently, investigations are underway across nearly 100 crèches, kindergartens, and junior schools in the French capital. The crisis has intensified with a series of high-profile trials, including a recent police swoop in the 7th
Ferrari stepped into a new automotive era on Monday with the unveiling of its first fully-electric car, the “Luce,” in Rome, betting it can captivate drivers without its signature combustion engine roar. The four-door model boasts a top speed of 310 kph (193 mph) and carries a hefty price tag of more than €500,000 ($586,000). […]
Turkish riot police used tear gas to force their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) on Sunday, executing a contentious court order that dismissed the party’s current leadership. Clashes erupted as party members blockaded entrances with makeshift barricades, throwing objects and spraying hoses at advancing
Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah stated on Monday that the development of artificial intelligence cannot be left entirely to technology companies, calling for increased oversight from religious leaders, civil society, and governments. Speaking at the Vatican alongside Pope Leo XIV during the presentation of the pope’s first encyclical on AI, Olah warned of “a
Greek authorities arrested 20 individuals on the island of Crete on Monday, dismantling a criminal network suspected of defrauding the European Union of agricultural subsidies. Operating since 2019, the gang allegedly generated more than €3 million ($3.49 million) in illegal revenue by submitting fraudulent fund applications based on false land declarations. The
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Madrid on Saturday, demanding the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez following a series of high-profile corruption scandals. Organized by the Spanish Civil Society association and backed by leaders from the opposition People’s Party and the far-right Vox party, the “March for
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of carrying out a deadly drone strike on a student dormitory in the Russian-occupied town of Starobilsk in eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk region. Russian-backed officials said at least 10 people were killed, dozens injured and several others remained missing after the overnight attack. Ukraine’s
A political advertising campaign in Italy comparing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has sparked heated debate and drawn major attention online. The posters, displayed in train stations in cities including Rome and Milan, used typography and slogans inspired by 1930s fascist propaganda to criticize Meloni’s government over issues like









