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German police investigate AfD member Petr Bystron for money-laundering

The Munich public prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation into Petr Bystron, a prominent figure on the German far-right party's list for the European elections.

Germany

Court maintains far-right AfD's 'suspected extremist' status

The ruling is a blow to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of regional and European elections.

Romania

Andrew Tate faces trial in Romania for human trafficking and rape

Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother face serious charges in Romania, including human trafficking and rape, with legal proceedings ongoing and extradition to the UK pending.

Green News

UK pensioner who faced jail over climate trial sign has case dismissed

Trudi Warner has described her ‘joy’ after the High Court judge ruled the government had no contempt of court case against her.

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Europe News

Poland gets first payment of EU recovery funds: €6.3 billion

Poland has received €6.3 billion under the European Union's recovery fund, the first payment of its kind.

Italy

Armani subsidiary shut down for ‘exploiting workers’

Italian police disclosed that Chinese workers employed by an unauthorised subcontractor, produced handbags and accessories for Giorgio Armani.

Tech News

Spain's High Court orders temporary block on Telegram

The ruling came after a complaint by media organisations that the platform was allowing its users to upload content without their permission.

The Big Question

‘Don’t listen to your gut’: How to make a good business decision

Leading business strategist Olivier Sibony explains the science behind reducing error and how to make good business decisions.

Sweden

Four people arrested in Sweden suspects of 'terrorist offences'

The arrests came on the same day that Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO.

Health news

Greenland women seek urgent compensation for forced contraception

The Danish state is being sued by 143 women in Greenland who claim they were forcibly fitted with contraceptive intrauterine devices in the 1960s.

Europe News

Putin will be tried for war crimes, Ukraine's prosecutor general vows

Ukraine's prosecutor general Andriy Kostin has said Russian President Vladimir Putin will be "prosecuted and tried" for atrocities committed in Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

Breaking down the €137 billion that Brussels has unfrozen for Poland

The European Commission approved on Thursday the release of up to €137 billion in funds for Poland that had been frozen over rule-of-law concerns. Here's what the big number means – and hides.

World News

Belfast judge rules that Troubles amnesty law breaches human rights

The court sided with the many critics who say the bill, backed by the British government, won't help bring peace and justice to a country scarred by decades of violence.

Europe News

Brussels to unblock €137 billion in EU funds for Poland

The European Commission is preparing to unblock up to €137 billion in cohesion and recovery funds for Poland, which until now has been unable to access the cash over rule-of-law concerns.

Green News

Parliament, member states clinch air pollution deal

Strictest air pollution limits and access to justice for citizens are key aspects of the agreement.

World News

Mother of US school shooter found guilty of manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty on four counts and faces 15 years in prison for each charge.

Europe News

Brussels launches legal action against Hungary over 'sovereignty law'

The European Commission launched on Wednesday legal action against Hungary over the passing of the so-called "sovereignty law."

World News

Trial without a lawyer: Cuts leave UK families without lawyers

Going to trial without representation? That's what more and more people in England and Wales are facing.

Culture news

No prison time for dying thief who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers

The judge stressed he did "not want to minimize the seriousness" of the crime, but the thief is expected to die within the next few months due to health complications.

Spain

Hermoso testifies Rubiales kiss at World Cup was not consensual

Hermoso said the kiss on the lips was without her consent and that Luis Rubiales had tried to pressure her into playing down the incident.