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Italian government denies illegal spying on journalists and activists

A minister told parliament that while the government does have a contract with Israeli cyber solutions firm Paragon, it has not overstepped the law in its use of spyware technology.

Greece

Greek lawmakers elect Constantine Tassoulas as president

Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece's new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

Denmark

Danes petition to buy California as Trump pursues Greenland

The US president's increasingly belligerent statements about the Danish territory have met with apprehension, outrage, and now, humour.

Spain

Spain to grant residency to immigrants hit by Valencia floods

The October disaster destroyed countless homes and businesses and killed more than 200 people.

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USA

White House cuts Politico subscriptions amid Musk-led budget cuts

Announcing millions of dollars of cuts to online subscriptions, the Trump administration's press secretary repeated misleading statements used to justify the dismantling of the US government's international aid and development agency.

Ireland

Irish police seize €14 million worth of drugs in small town bust

Police announced three men have being arrested over the drug seizure, which they say is a major blow to an organised crime group.

Germany

Former German leader Gerhard Schröder receiving treatment for burnout

The controversial former chancellor was long condemned for his links to the Kremlin.

Sweden

Swedish police say man who burned Quran in public has been killed

The incidents caused international outrage, and the ensuing protests helped fuel tensions over immigration from the Middle East and predominantly Muslim countries.

USA

Who is Trump's intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard?

Having sided with Bashar al-Assad while a member of the Democratic Party, the former congresswoman's hard-right turn and sympathy for the Kremlin have the intelligence community deeply concerned.

Italy

Italian students 'hang' Musk effigy in Milan amid 'Nazi salute' row

The South African-born billionaire has drawn increasing international outrage with his embrace of extremism, including an incident in which he appeared to give the Nazi salute to a crowd in Washington on Monday.

United Kingdom

Starmer orders inquiry after killer admits to stabbing three children

Far-right misinformation about Axel Rudakubana's attack in Southport last year led to riots and attacks on asylum seeker accommodation.

Vatican

Pope Francis hurts right arm after another fall

The ageing Catholic leader's health has been a matter of public concern for some time.

Serbia

Student hit by car at anti-government protest in Belgrade

The uprising of tens of thousands of young Serbs outraged at corruption and civil liberties violations is a growing challenge to Aleksandar Vučić's government.

United Kingdom

What is the UK's 'grooming gangs' scandal, and why has it resurfaced?

With the help of extreme outsiders like Elon Musk, the British right and far right are using a long-running national scandal to hold the government's feet to the fire — with misinformation front and centre.

USA

Report concludes Trump would have been convicted in 6 January case

Jack Smith's efforts to bring the once and future president to account for his actions were thwarted by tactical delays and Trump's re-election.

USA

Donald Trump to serve no jail time after hush money sentencing

The president-elect will still be inaugurated on 20 January, when he will become the US's first commander-in-chief to carry a felony conviction.

São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe government dismissed by president

The African island nation's leader accused his prime minister of excessive absences, and gave his party 72 hours to form a new administration.

North Korea

North Korean IT workers indicted for funnelling US money to Pyongyang

The plan saw tens of millions of dollars skimmed from US firms to be directed back to North Korea to help fund weapons development, the FBI said.

Serbia

UEFA fines Serbian football association for fans' racist behaviour

Sanctions include thousands of euros in fines and the partial closure of its stadium for an upcoming home game.

United Kingdom

Three Bulgarians in UK accused of plotting to murder Kremlin opponents

The prosecution claims that the UK-based trio coordinated espionage activities in several European countries.

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