Wall Street takes a blow after disappointing US jobs data
Estelle Nilsson-Julien
French paedophile former surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison
Joël Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors.
French police detain twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings
The arrests on Monday and Tuesday follow French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's vow to ensure the safety of crypto industry leaders and their families.
'Lost tourists' in the forest might be Russian spies, Latvia warns
In its annual report, Latvia’s security services said Russian intelligence and security services pose the "main threat" to its national security.
Starmer: UK to send rejected asylum seekers to 'return hubs' abroad
During his first official visit to Albania on Thursday, the British prime minister said the UK was in talks to set up "return hubs" with "a number of countries".
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Trump’s sanctions on ICC halt tribunal's work, staffers claim
According to ICC staff members, sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have made it near impossible for the tribunal to conduct basic tasks, let alone seek justice for victims of war crimes.
France vows to expel Algerian diplomats in latest tit-for-tat move
This latest episode in the diplomatic tug of war between the two countries comes a month after Algeria expelled 12 French officials from the country in mid-April — a move which France reciprocated.
Sweden probes suspected spy linked to security adviser resignation
The suspect under investigation has reportedly served as a senior Swedish diplomat and been stationed at several embassies around the world.
Cryptocurrency boss' daughter escapes kidnapping attempt in Paris
In recent months, a spate of kidnappings — and kidnapping attempts — have targeted leading figures in the cryptocurrency sector.
Three Belgian soldiers injured during training exercise in Scotland
An investigation has been launched to determine exactly what happened during the live firing drill.
UN agency finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 in 2014
The Netherlands and Australia brought the case against Russia before the Montreal-based global aviation agency in 2022.
French scientists denounce poor conditions as Macron courts US talent
France's president is hoping to position his country as a thriving scientific hub to attract US academics, but domestic researchers say they have been worn down by government cuts.
Trump defends prospect of Qatar gifting plane to use as Air Force One
US officials say the jet could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft — a gift donated from a foreign government worth an unprecedented amount.
Poland blames Russia for arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response.
Suspect in murder of man killed in French mosque repatriated to France
Before handing himself in to Italian authorities in connection with the murder of a 22-year old Malian man named Aboubakar Cissé, the suspect spent three days on the run.
Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland spying allegations
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the information in the report was “very worrying", adding that "friends" shouldn't spy on each other.
Iran denies involvement in alleged terror plot against Israeli embassy
Five Iranian nationals were arrested on Saturday over a suspected plan to attack 'a specific premises'.
UK police failed to tackle risk social media poses to public order
The review published on Wednesday found that the UK's police forces are largely under-resourced and ill-equipped to effectively respond to the risk posed by online content.
Trump administration offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to self-deport
The Department of Homeland Security claims payments will be issued after individuals leave the US, but immigrants' rights lawyers and advocates are sceptical.
Germany designates AfD as right-wing extremist organisation
Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, citing xenophobic stances as the reason.
Global CEO pay has increased 56 times more than workers' since 2019
The findings are part of a study in which Oxfam surveyed 2,000 companies across 35 countries, in which CEOs earned more than $1 million (€885,000) in 2024.
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