Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have declared a state of economic emergency following a series of Ukrainian attacks that have disrupted fuel supplies and affected daily life on the peninsula. The emergency measure is intended to speed up decision-making and ensure the continued functioning of essential services, although officials have not detailed what practical
A Swedish court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to one-and-a-half years in prison after convicting him of participating in the neo-Nazi group Maniac Murder Cult (MKY), which the court ruled is a terrorist organisation. The conviction marks a significant case under Sweden’s terrorism laws targeting extremist groups. According to the Attunda District Court, the
A German court has sentenced a Saudi psychiatrist to life in prison for driving a rented BMW into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg in December 2024, killing six people and injuring hundreds. The victims included five women aged between 45 and 75, as well as a nine-year-old boy. Prosecutors said the attack lasted just […]
Russia has demanded an explanation from Apple after several applications linked to Russian technology company VK were removed from the App Store without prior notice. VK, which operates popular social media, messaging, video, email, and educational platforms, said the company is not subject to U.S. sanctions and described Apple’s decision as unfair and unacceptable
A powerful “Omega” heatwave continues to grip Western Europe, breaking temperature records and causing widespread disruption across several countries. Britain recorded its hottest June temperature ever at 36.1°C, while Paris reached a record 40.9°C. Italy placed 16 cities on its highest heat alert as forecasters warned that extreme conditions could persist
Russian opposition politician Maxim Kruglov, deputy leader of the Yabloko party, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian army. The charges stem from two Telegram posts he made in 2022 regarding the war in Ukraine. Kruglov denied wrongdoing and argued that the case reflects growing restrictions […]
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The doctor was immediately admitted to a specialized medical facility and is reported to be in stable condition. French health authorities have emphasized that the risk to the general public remains very […]
Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community is preparing for its annual Pride march in Budapest, with activists calling for the restoration of rights that were curtailed during the 16-year rule of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Last year’s Pride event evolved into a major anti-government demonstration after authorities attempted to ban it, drawing tens of thousands of participants.
The heirs of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi have agreed to sell Villa Certosa, his famous luxury estate in Sardinia, to a company linked to Qatar’s ruling family. According to local media reports, the property was sold for around €350 million, with the buyer identified as Constellation Hotels Holding Ltd, associated with Sheikh Jassim […]
Germany’s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, said a scheduled technical update caused a major disruption in its digital railway radio system, bringing train services across the country to a temporary standstill. The outage affected long-distance, regional and some local transport services, making it one of the most significant rail disruptions in recent years.









