Russia’s prominent independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has shut down its operations after being evicted from its offices amid growing pressure from authorities. The publication, which operated for 30 years, became known for its investigative reporting on corruption, human rights abuses and alleged misconduct by those in power. On Monday, its journalists and staff
French officials have accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of orchestrating cyberattacks that disrupted refrigeration systems across hundreds of supermarkets in France in October. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that the Iranian ambassador had been summoned to the French Foreign Ministry and warned that the country could face further
Poland has begun two days of national mourning following a mass shooting in Krakow that left six people dead and 16 others injured. The attack took place on Saturday in the city’s historic Main Market Square, a popular destination for tourists. The Polish government has suggested that the suspected gunman may have been influenced by […]
A Finnish court has sentenced a Russian ship captain and an Azerbaijani crew member to prison for aggravated sabotage linked to damage to two undersea telecommunications cables in the Gulf of Finland. The incident involved the cargo vessel Fitburg, which was seized by Finnish authorities on December 31 while travelling from Russia to Israel on […]
Several airlines across Europe received a fresh wave of bomb threats on Thursday, November 5, 2026, forcing multiple passenger flights to make emergency or unplanned landings. Airlines affected included Aer Lingus, Wizz Air, LOT and Finnair, with flights heading to destinations such as Prague, Paris, Rome, Brussels and Warsaw. Authorities said none of the threats […]
Polish authorities have arrested four people suspected of spying for Russian intelligence services and supplying military components to Russia, the Polish Internal Security Agency (ABW) announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Two additional suspects have been placed under non-custodial preventive measures over alleged involvement in an organised criminal group. The six
The Ukrainian city of Kherson has experienced an unusual period of calm following a temporary ceasefire brokered by the United States. After years of constant Russian aerial attacks, residents have enjoyed two days of relative peace, allowing them to walk through streets, visit shops and cafes, and spend time outdoors without the constant fear of […]
At least 68 people were killed and 80 injured when two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The crash occurred in Castilla-La Mancha, south of Madrid, after a Renfe train struck a stationary Iryo train. Several carriages derailed, with some plunging down an embankment as emergency crews searched the wreckage for […]
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday. According to Stubb’s office, the discussion with Putin focused on upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi, where Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators are expected to hold
Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink internet service after accusing the Ukrainian military of violating its terms by using the civilian network for offensive drone strikes. Ukrainian officials said the connectivity problems had been resolved, with President Volodymyr Zelensky reporting that connection speeds had returned to the required









