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Norwegian Police Investigate Telenor Over Suspected Crimes Against Humanity in Myanmar

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Norwegian police have launched an investigation into telecom company Telenor over allegations that it aided and abetted crimes against humanity in Myanmar following the country’s 2021 military coup. Investigators raided Telenor’s headquarters in Oslo as part of the probe, which also includes suspected violations of sanctions rules. Police allege that Telenor Myanmar repeatedly handed historical customer traffic data to the military regime during a period of widespread abuses against civilians.

Telenor, which completed its withdrawal from Myanmar in March 2022, said it is cooperating with investigators and wants to help clarify the case. The company said it faced an “impossible situation” after the military takeover, arguing that employees could have faced imprisonment, torture or the death penalty if they refused military orders. Telenor also said that no individuals are currently charged or under investigation.

The investigation also covers the transfer of sanctioned surveillance equipment when Telenor sold its Myanmar business. Police are examining whether the company failed to obtain required approval from Norway’s foreign ministry for the transaction. Activist groups have welcomed the investigation, alleging that customer call logs and location data were shared with the military and that sensitive surveillance equipment was transferred to a military-linked company.

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Paris Probes Claim Women Were Hidden During Hindu Delegation Visit

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Paris authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that female employees at the Eiffel Tower were asked to move out of sight during a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation over the weekend. The incident reportedly sparked anger among staff, with employees holding a meeting on Monday and delaying the monument’s opening.

The delegation, consisting of around 100 people linked to the Hindu organisation BAPS, visited the Eiffel Tower on Saturday. A union representative alleged that female workers were asked to leave their workstations so that male employees could take their places as the delegation passed through. Eiffel Tower management reportedly apologised to staff following the incident.

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire said the facts behind the protest must be investigated, while BAPS denied that anyone was prevented from accessing the monument. The organisation said the visit was scheduled at opening time to minimise disruption because of the delegation’s size, and apologised for any “pain or inconvenience” caused. French National Assembly President Yael Braun-Pivet also criticised the reported treatment of women.

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Germany Investigates Suspected Drone Attack at Airport

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German federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into a suspected drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, describing it as a potential threat to national security. Authorities said a drone carrying professional explosives and a detonator was found near the runway, while another suspected drone reportedly collided with a cargo aircraft, which later landed safely with minor damage.

The incident temporarily disrupted operations at the airport, a major cargo hub used by DHL, Lufthansa Cargo, Amazon, and NATO’s Strategic Airlift programme. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the event as a hybrid attack, and investigators are examining whether it was an attempt to target critical transport infrastructure.

No suspects have been identified, and officials have not confirmed who was behind the incident. However, authorities have not ruled out the involvement of foreign actors, and the investigation remains ongoing as Germany assesses the security implications of the attack.

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Protests Erupt in Bologna After Arrest Death

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Violent clashes broke out in Bologna, Italy, after the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born entrepreneur, during an attempted police arrest. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets after video footage of the incident circulated online, with some demonstrators confronting riot police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons.

The footage showed Fakir lying face down while being restrained by officers, repeatedly calling for help before becoming unresponsive. According to media reports, police had been called to the scene after receiving reports of a man behaving aggressively and damaging a vehicle. Officers allegedly used pepper spray and attempted to handcuff him before emergency services were called.

Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into the incident, while authorities said body camera footage from the officers involved would be handed over to investigators. The case has sparked political debate, with opposition leaders demanding accountability and government officials urging the public to await the outcome of the official inquiry.

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German Palliative Care Doctor Sentenced to Life for Murdering 15 Patients

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A German court has sentenced a 41-year-old palliative care doctor to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of murdering 15 patients between September 2021 and July 2024. The victims, aged between 25 and 94, were seriously ill but were not considered to be at immediate risk of death. Prosecutors said the doctor administered lethal doses of medication without the patients’ consent and, in some cases, allegedly set fires to conceal the crimes.

During the year-long trial, the doctor admitted to killing 12 patients, claiming he believed he was ending their suffering. However, relatives of the victims rejected that justification, telling the court that their loved ones still had plans for the future and wanted to continue living. The court described his crimes as particularly serious and imposed a lifetime ban on practising medicine, along with preventive detention after his prison term.

Authorities are now investigating 76 additional suspected cases, raising the possibility that the convicted doctor could become one of Germany’s most prolific serial killers if more charges are proven. Prosecutors believe the confirmed murders may represent only a fraction of the alleged crimes.

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Suspect in Monaco Parcel Bomb Attack Found Dead in Ukraine

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A Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with a parcel bomb attack in Monaco has been found dead in Ukraine, according to the country’s Security Service (SBU). Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, was the subject of an international manhunt after authorities accused her of planting an explosive device at a Monaco apartment building on June 29, injuring three people, including two seriously. Her body was discovered with gunshot wounds to the head.

The SBU said Berezovska returned to Ukraine on July 1, where she contacted family members and two men, including a current officer in Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence intelligence directorate and a former law enforcement officer. Both have been detained on suspicion of her murder, with investigators alleging the intelligence officer confessed to the killing. Authorities also reported finding a basement room resembling a torture chamber during searches linked to the investigation.

Monaco prosecutors believe Berezovska disguised herself as a man while carrying out the attack before fleeing through Italy and Germany. Interpol had issued a Red Notice seeking her arrest on charges including attempted murder and criminal conspiracy. Local media reported that the intended target was businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, a sanctioned Ukrainian-born real estate developer living in Monaco, though authorities have not officially confirmed the victims’ identities. The investigation into the bombing and possible accomplices remains ongoing.

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Rescue Teams Search Rubble After Apartment Building Collapses in Athens

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Emergency crews in Athens launched a large-scale search operation after a four-storey apartment building collapsed in the Petralona district on Tuesday. Firefighters, rescue teams and specially trained search dogs were deployed to comb through the debris amid concerns that people could be trapped beneath the rubble.

Authorities later confirmed that four individuals initially believed to be trapped had been located safely. However, rescue operations continued as emergency personnel searched the site to ensure no other victims remained under the collapsed structure. Additional response teams stayed on standby throughout the operation.

The cause of the collapse has not yet been determined. Officials said construction work was underway at a neighbouring building at the time of the incident, though it remains unclear whether it was linked to the collapse. An investigation has been launched as authorities work to determine what caused the building to give way.

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11 Killed as Skydiving Plane Crashes Shortly After Take-off in France

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A light aircraft carrying skydivers crashed shortly after take-off near the town of Tomblaine in eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board. The aircraft, operated by a local parachuting school, departed from Nancy-Essey airfield at around 11:00 a.m. local time before suddenly losing control and crashing near the edge of the airfield. The victims included the pilot, five skydiving instructors, and five people preparing for their first tandem jump.

French authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said several relatives had gathered at the airfield to witness the first-time jumps and tragically saw the aircraft go down. Medical and psychological support teams were deployed to assist grieving families and witnesses. Officials also noted that the aircraft narrowly missed a nearby residential area and shopping centre, preventing further loss of life.

Witnesses reported seeing the plane veer sharply before plunging almost vertically and bursting into flames on impact. While eastern France was under a heatwave warning at the time, investigators have not confirmed whether weather conditions played any role in the accident. Aviation authorities described the incident as the deadliest crash involving a private civilian aircraft in France’s history, excluding commercial and military aviation, as investigators continue examining the wreckage for clues.

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French Singer Patrick Bruel Questioned Over Sexual Assault Allegations

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French Singer Patrick Bruel Questioned Over Sexual Assault Allegations

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed in police custody as part of an ongoing investigation into multiple allegations of sexual assault. Prosecutors in Nanterre confirmed that authorities are questioning the artist regarding accusations made by several women involving incidents that allegedly took place in France and Belgium between 1997 and 2012.

According to prosecutors, the investigation includes allegations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment involving 13 alleged victims. French authorities can hold Bruel in custody for up to 24 hours, with the possibility of extending the detention for an additional 24 hours if required.

Bruel, one of France’s most successful recording artists, has strongly denied all allegations. In a social media statement last month, he said he had never forced, manipulated or drugged any woman and maintained that he had done nothing wrong. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been announced at this stage.

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French Professor Investigated For Inventing Fake Academic Prize He Awarded Himself

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A French academic, Florent Montaclair, is under investigation after allegedly creating a fictitious international award in philology and awarding it to himself. Authorities say he also invented the “International Society of Philology,” which supposedly presented him with a Gold Medal of Philology in 2016 at a ceremony held at the French National Assembly attended by high-profile guests.

The case began unraveling after inconsistencies were discovered in Montaclair’s academic claims, including a supposed doctorate from a non-existent “University of Philology and Education” in Delaware. Prosecutors, led by Paul-Édouard Lallois, are examining whether the fabricated prize and credentials were used to artificially boost his academic reputation, though they note proving criminal intent may be difficult if no clear fraud can be established.

Investigators say the scheme may have gone unnoticed for years despite media attention and even international appearances, including events involving linguist Noam Chomsky and Romanian philologist Eugen Simion. Montaclair has defended himself by claiming the award was merely an attempt to create a new academic distinction, not a scam.

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