Thousands of residents were evacuated from a northern suburb of Paris after a World War Two-era bomb was discovered and safely detonated by authorities. The device, found in Colombes during construction work earlier this month, prompted officials to enforce a large evacuation zone, requiring residents within a 450-metre radius to leave their homes early Sunday. […]
At least six people were killed and eight others, including a child, remain hospitalised following a shooting in Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The attack occurred when a Russian-born gunman opened fire on civilians with an automatic rifle before barricading himself inside a supermarket. Police later stormed the building after failed negotiations and shot the […]
Authorities in Austria have issued a public warning after a jar of baby food from HiPP was found to contain rat poison. The contaminated carrot and potato purée was reported by a customer in the Burgenland region, though the baby involved did not consume it. Police believe the jar had been deliberately tampered with and […]
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Angola as part of his ongoing Africa tour, marking a key stop where he is expected to address the exploitation of natural resources in the oil-rich nation. The visit follows his time in Cameroon, where he held large public gatherings and delivered messages of hope amid regional conflict and hardship. […]
Daniel Kinahan, an alleged leader of the Kinahan organised crime group, has been arrested by Dubai police on charges linked to organised criminal activity. Authorities confirmed the arrest followed the receipt of a judicial file from Irish officials, although police initially did not publicly name him. A law-enforcement source later verified his identity. The arrest […]
Hungary is set for a major political shift after Péter Magyar and his Tisza party secured a sweeping victory, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Winning 52% of the vote and a two-thirds parliamentary majority, Magyar has moved quickly to accelerate the transition of power, with plans for parliament to convene in early May. His government […]
A group of ships attempted to navigate the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced the key waterway was open to commercial traffic, but many vessels turned back amid lingering uncertainty. Around 20 ships initially moved toward the strait, marking the largest such effort since its closure during recent tensions, though most halted or reversed course […]
Armed robbers carried out a dramatic daytime bank heist in Naples, taking around 25 people hostage inside a Crédit Agricole branch before escaping through a tunnel. The incident began around midday, prompting a swift police response that saw the building surrounded as negotiations unfolded to secure the hostages’ release. After roughly two hours, all hostages […]
France’s corporate elite is increasingly engaging with Marine Le Pen and her National Rally as the party gains momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election. A recent dinner in Paris with top executives, including Bernard Arnault, highlighted growing efforts by business leaders to better understand—and potentially influence—the party’s economic agenda. The meeting
Pope Leo XIV has stepped into a more assertive global role, using his Africa tour to deliver sharp criticism of war, inequality, and global leadership. Speaking in countries including Cameroon, the pontiff warned that the world is being harmed by powerful leaders and unchecked aggression, marking a clear shift from his previously cautious tone. The […]









