Europe News Scholz condemns Musk's support for far-right AfD German government officials previously accused Musk of election interference as his endorsement comes weeks ahead of the country's general elections in February. 05/01/2025
Europe News Austrian president considers far right-led coalition after talks fail The Austrian president announced he will meet with the leader of the far-right FPÖ party a day after Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he would resign after talks on forming a new government failed for a second time. 05/01/2025
Europe News Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens right in time for Vatican's Jubilee Rome's iconic fountain opened after roughly three months of renovations, a project that cost €327,000. 23/12/2024
USA Luigi Mangione agrees to New York extradition The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO will return to New York to face murder charges. 19/12/2024
World News Mayotte: Amidst criticism, Emmanuel Macron defends the state's actions France has activated the European Union's civil protection mechanism to assist Mayotte, where many fear that hundreds, if not thousands of people have been killed after storm Chido devastated the island last Saturday. 19/12/2024
Russia Oil stains wash ashore after storm damages Russian oil tankers One of the two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm in the Kerch Strait on Sunday spilled an estimated 3,700 tonnes of oil. 17/12/2024
Russia Putin accuses NATO of provoking Russia into crossing its 'red lines' 'Russian troops are holding a strategic initiative across the entire front lines', according to the Russian president. 16/12/2024
Mobility Pope Francis goes electric with first eco-friendly 'Popemobile' The Pope will use the electric Mercedes G-Class to greet crowds during General Audiences and other official ceremonies. 05/12/2024
Europe News Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in prison in Italian femicide case The brutal death of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin gripped Italy and fuelled demands to end violence against women. 04/12/2024
Space Falling asteroid lights up sky in Russia's Siberia A small asteroid lit up the sky over Russia’s Siberian republic of Yakutia as it entered Earth's atmosphere. 04/12/2024
South Korea South Korea lifts martial law after lawmakers voted against it President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves through the country after declaring an emergency martial law late on Tuesday. 04/12/2024
Europe News Former EU justice chief Didier Reynders suspected of money laundering Belgian police raided several properties linked to former European Commissioner for Justice for alleged fraud, Follow the Money and Belgian newspaper Le Soir reported. 03/12/2024
Gaza Bakeries threatened by severe shortages while bread is a lifeline to many in Gaza In Deir al-Balah, a flock of people are desperate to buy bread, and in the north of Gaza, hundreds more Palestinians flee as Israel's offensive continues. 28/11/2024
Europe News Sweden calls for Chinese ship to return over Baltic Sea cable damage The Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 became a suspect after two Baltic Sea fibre optic cables were damaged. 28/11/2024
Israel Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into force The deal aims to achieve a 60-day pause of hostilities in Lebanon, but Biden said the deal is designed "to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” 27/11/2024
Europe News Russia launches record number of almost 200 drones towards Ukraine Meanwhile, US-made ATACMS missiles launched by Ukraine damaged critical infrastructure and injured several in Russia's Kursk region. 27/11/2024
Europe News French prime minister lauds Pelicot's courage in historic rape case The public prosecutor's office has demanded the maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced that the government would provide additional funds to support victims of domestic violence. 26/11/2024
Italy Middle East ceasefire efforts to top Rome's G7 talks "We are all in favour of a ceasefire in both scenarios (Gaza and Lebanon)," Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said during the G7 meeting in Italy. 26/11/2024
Europe News German FM questions if DHL plane crash was 'hybrid incident' A cargo plane crashed into a house on its approach to Lithuania's Vilnius Airport on Monday morning, killing one crew member and injuring others. 26/11/2024
Europe News ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret". 21/11/2024