15h
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The
UK National Crime Agency
uncovered a money-laundering network tying drug and firearm sales to financing Russia’s military using cryptocurrency.
The network, involving groups
TGR
and
Smart
, moves billions through covert industries and was disrupted by arrests and seizures totaling £25 million.
Key figures include
George Rossi
,
Ekaterina Zhdanova
,
Orlin Roussev
,
Valeriy Popovych
,
Vitaliy Lutsak
, and
Christopher Harborne
, with major operations involving the
Tether
stablecoin.
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Nothing OS 4.0
, beginning with the Nothing Phone 3. This update features redesigned app transitions, a new "extra dark mode," enhanced
Glyph Interface
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At the "
Neustart Berlin
" conference at the
EUREF Campus
in Schöneberg, innovative ideas were presented to enhance Berlin's livability, addressing challenges such as the delayed Berlin airport, complicated voter...
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Hungary
The Hungarian service of
Radio Free Europe
, known as
Szabad Európa
, permanently ceased operations following funding cuts by the US government under
Donald Trump
's administration.
Kari Lake
stated that supporting Szabad...
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Germany
Dirk Stettner
,
CDU
parliamentary group leader, confirmed that only one new refugee shelter will open in Hasenheide, Berlin, with ten other planned sites suspended amid declining arrivals. The coalition of
CDU
and
SPD
...
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Germany
The planned Christmas tree for the Berlin House of Representatives was a ten-meter blue fir from Brandenburg that broke at the top during transport and setup. Workers initially reattached the broken top with a metal...
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Belgium
Italian Agriculture Minister
Francesco Lollobrigida
criticized the jarred carbonara sauce sold in the
European Parliament
's store, which uses smoked pancetta instead of traditional guanciale. Politicians from the...
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UK
Nathan Lee Gill
was sentenced to ten and a half years in prison at London's Central Criminal Court for accepting tens of thousands of pounds in bribes from Russia to promote pro-Russian views in the
European Parliament
....
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Italy
Italy will reopen applications for its electric car and commercial electric vehicle bonus program, offering vouchers between €9,000 and €11,000 for eligible purchases. The reopening includes recycled unused vouchers...
8h
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Slovakia
The EU Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Slovakia due to a constitutional amendment passed in September that challenges the primacy of EU law. This amendment grants Slovak authorities power to...
8h
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Germany
An elderly woman was fatally struck by a truck at the intersection of
Buschallee
and
Sulzfelder Straße
near the
Taut-Siedlung
. Police report that the truck driver hit the woman while she was crossing at a pedestrian...
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Sweden
The
European Commission
has taken legal action against Sweden, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Latvia due to insufficient efforts to reduce harmful emissions. The Commission emphasized that measures taken by these countries so...
9h
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Greece
Anastasios Kasparidis
found three of his sheep killed by a
bear
in the village of Levea, prompting him to pen the rest for protection.
Brown bear
and
wolf
populations have increased in northern Greece due to hunting...
9h
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Sweden
Jon Arnell
, investment manager at
Von Euler & Partners
, emphasized the markets' preference for "cheap money" and noted ongoing debate about an AI bubble. The recent decline in
bitcoin
prices reflected a wider fall in...
9h
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France
Ubisoft
resumed trading on the
Paris stock market
after a suspension due to an accounting error affecting its leverage covenant ratio. The company announced a €1.16 billion investment from Tencent for a 25% stake in a...
9h
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Sweden
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports that immunisation rates against the flu were far below target levels last season across Europe, with vaccination rates among older adults ranging...
9h
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Italy
A fatal car accident occurred near Castelfiorentino involving three vehicles and resulting in the death of a 26-year-old man of Moroccan origin. Emergency responders freed the injured couple and another driver sustained...
10h
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Germany
The Federal Criminal Police Office (
BKA
) reported a record rise in domestic violence cases in 2024, with nearly 266,000 victims marking a 3.8% increase from the previous year. Politically motivated misogynistic crimes...
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Italy
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by the director of the agency where she was to intern during a job search trip. The investigation is now being handled by the prosecutor's office with jurisdiction...
11h
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Germany
Hertha BSC
has won six of their last seven matches and achieved four consecutive clean sheets, a defensive streak not seen in a decade. Their defensive stability, enhanced by goalkeeper
Tjark Ernst
and defenders Márton...
11h
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Sweden
SvD Mat&dryck
highlights six extraordinary Christmas buffet venues across Sweden featuring traditional and contemporary dishes created by chefs including
Mathias Dahlgren
and
Irene Kucher
. A new Christmas market in...
12h
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Sweden
A regional public bus in Malmö skidded on icy roads near the
Sydsvenskan
building, crashing into a bridge pillar and causing road closures and severe traffic jams. Four people, including the bus driver and three...
12h
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Sweden
Black Week
in Sweden is expected to generate 10.2 billion SEK in consumer spending this year, increasing 0.5 billion SEK from last year. Consumer habits vary by age, with 60 percent of young adults planning to shop...
12h
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Germany
A 250-kilogram
World War II
bomb with a
Soviet
fuse was discovered during construction of a new
ICE
maintenance facility near the Cottbus main station. Train services will be suspended for several hours as around 500...
14h
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Germany
Several lines of the
Berlin S-Bahn
experienced delays and service disruptions due to repair works affecting a signal near Treptower Park. The
S42 line
operates every ten minutes, the
S85 line
is canceled, and passengers...
14h
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Germany
Janine Wolter
has been nominated as the top candidate for mayor of Berlin-Neukölln by the
Neukölln SPD
after
Martin Hikel
unexpectedly withdrew from the race. Wolter, currently the district councilor for Education,...
14h
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Germany
A
BerlinTrend
survey reveals that 75% of Berlin residents support a ban on private fireworks for New Year's Eve, with the backing spanning multiple political parties including the
Greens
,
Left Party
,
SPD
, and
AfD
...
14h
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Italy
The
Italian Parliament
is debating key amendments to the
2026 budget law
focusing on social welfare, pensions, police benefits, and taxation.
Brothers of Italy
(
FdI
) proposed a "Young People’s Pension Fund" within
INPS
,...
19h
/10h
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UK
The
UK National Crime Agency
uncovered a money-laundering network tying drug and firearm sales to financing Russia’s military using cryptocurrency. The network, involving groups
TGR
and
Smart
, moves billions through...
20h
/15h
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Germany
Dieter Herzog
, the former football World Champion, has died at the age of 79, as confirmed by
Bayer Leverkusen
, the club where he ended his professional career.
Fortuna Düsseldorf
and
Bayer Leverkusen
mourned Herzog's...
21h
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Belgium
Brussels hosted a significant donor conference focused on support for the Palestinian Authority and the reconstruction and governance of Gaza. Palestinian Prime Minister
Mohammed Mustafa
emphasized the need to reunify...
22h
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Germany
German Federal Chancellor
Friedrich Merz
is participating in the nationwide
Federal Reading Day
by visiting the Robert-Reinick Elementary School to emphasize the importance of literacy and the government's support for...
22h
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Germany
The
Füchse Berlin
handball team has maintained an undefeated record in the
Handball Champions League
by defeating
Sporting CP
33:29 at the
Max-Schmeling-Halle
. Key contributions from players
Lasse Andersson
, Mathias...
22h
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Sweden
Georgi Ganev
is stepping down as CEO of
Kinnevik
after eight years leading the firm.
Cristina Stenbeck
returned as chairman of the board about six months ago, coinciding with several board changes including new...
23h
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Italy
Angelo Fanizza
, the Secretary General of the Italian Data Protection Authority, resigned amid controversy involving the authority. The controversy centers on board member
Agostino Ghiglia
, linked to
Fratelli d'Italia
,...
23h
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Italy
The Court of Assizes in Bologna sentenced
Giampiero Gualandi
to life imprisonment for the aggravated voluntary murder of
Sofia Stefani
, a former local police officer. The killing happened inside Gualandi's office at the...
23h
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UK
An independent public inquiry has strongly condemned former Prime Minister
Boris Johnson
and his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, describing the response as "toxic," "chaotic," and "too little, too late."...
25h
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Italy
Michelangelo Mammoliti
has recently earned three
Michelin
stars for his restaurant "
La Rei Natura
" in Serralunga d'Alba, placing it among Italy's top 15 restaurants. Mammoliti attributes the success to his pursuit of...
25h
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Italy
Aurelio De Laurentiis
, the president of
Napoli
football club, has been ordered to stand trial in Rome on charges of accounting fraud related to football transfers during the financial years 2019, 2020, and 2021. The...
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Spain
A commercial court in Madrid has ordered Meta, the parent company of
Facebook
,
Instagram
, and
WhatsApp
, to pay over 542 million euros in compensation to 87 Spanish media outlets for violating the EU's
GDPR
and engaging...
27h
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Germany
The Medical University of Lausitz - Carl Thiem (MUL-CT) will welcome its first class of 36 medical students in the winter semester 2026/27. The Brandenburg Ministry of Science, Research and Culture confirmed the program...
28h
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Germany
The German automotive sector cut approximately 48,700 jobs by the end of the third quarter, marking a 6.3% decline and its lowest employment level since 2011. Economist
Sebastian Dullien
warned that the drop reflects...
28h
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UK
Gary "Mani" Mounfield
, the acclaimed British bassist known for his work with
The Stone Roses
and
Primal Scream
, has died at age 63. His passing prompted tributes from musicians including
Liam Gallagher
,
Ian Brown
, Shaun...
28h
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France
General
Fabien Mandon
warned about the increasing threat from Russia, possibly leading to conflict with France within three to four years. He highlighted Russia's military growth, hybrid warfare tactics, and the need...
29h
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Italy
The
Florence Court of Appeal
convicted five police officers in the Shalabayeva case related to the 2013 deportation of
Alma Shalabayeva
and her daughter
Alua
from Rome.
Renato Cortese
,
Maurizio Improta
,
Luca Armeni
,...
29h
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Germany
Germany accepted 52 more Afghan refugees arriving from Islamabad under a federal resettlement program. The program prioritizes vulnerable Afghans, including former local German employees and those persecuted by the...
29h
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Germany
Emine Demirbüken-Wegner
, district mayor of Reinickendorf, launched Berlin's first document dispensing box at the
Eichborndamm
citizen's office. The box allows residents to pick up and return identity cards and passports...
30h
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Sweden
The Swedish National Audit Office released a critical report highlighting operational shortcomings in immigrant detention centers run by the
Swedish Migration Agency
across six locations. Auditor General Christina...
31h
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UK
Northern Ireland will face Italy in the
World Cup
playoff semifinals, recalling a history where Northern Ireland lost 7 of their 11 previous encounters with Italy. Northern Ireland notably eliminated Italy twice in...
31h
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Denmark
Novo Nordisk
drove Denmark's GDP growth in Q3 with a 2.3% quarterly increase mainly due to strong pharmaceutical exports. The company's reduced US drug prices followed a deal with the
Trump administration
, while its...
31h
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France
The electricity grid operator
Enedis
and the transmission system operator
RTE
reported a technical incident at the
RTE
substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux caused a blackout affecting approximately 170,000 households...
31h
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Italy
Alessandro Chiani
and
Ahmed Atia
, along with three minors, were arrested for a brutal attack on a 22-year-old university student in
Milan
, which left the victim permanently injured and disabled. The suspects face...
32h
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Sweden
Sanna Lundell
confirmed in her podcast "
Inte din morsa
" that she is currently single but denied any breakup with
Mikael Persbrandt
, stating "Nothing is true. Everything is denied. And it should remain so." She revealed...
33h
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Belgium
Swedish Foreign Minister
Maria Malmer Stenergard
sharply criticized the EU for paying Russia more for gas and oil than it provides in aid to Ukraine, calling the situation "completely disgraceful." She highlighted that...
33h
/30h
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Belgium
During a Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, European and Ukrainian officials including
Jean-Noël Barrot
,
David van Weel
,
Oana Toiu
, and
Kaja Kallas
strongly criticized a US peace plan demanding Ukraine cede...
33h
/28h
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UK
The
Labour
government has proposed new asylum policies that include removing automatic state support and increasing the waiting period for permanent residence from 5 to 20 years. Home Secretary
Shabana Mahmood
called...
33h
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Germany
European airspace and airports have faced a significant surge in drone incursions and disruptions linked to tensions with Russia. Multiple European
NATO
countries saw increasing drone threats since September 2025, with...
34h
/30h
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Italy
The
Italian League
party proposed reducing the Rai television license fee from €90 to €70 as part of their budget plan, aiming to extend tax benefits related to tax release at a cost of €365 million. Prime Minister...
34h
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Germany
Leo Yannick Wild
from TIN Anti-Violence Counseling in Berlin emphasizes the critical need for community visibility and solidarity on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Advocates report that at least 27 trans and nonbinary...
35h
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Italy
Rodolfo Ronconi
, head of the mobile team of the Rome police in 1994, passed away while excavations at the
Casa del Jazz
may find Judge
Paolo Adinolfi
's remains. Interior Minister
Matteo Piantedosi
expressed condolences,...
35h
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Sweden
A 23-year-old man from Småland has been charged with multiple serious terrorism offenses related to
ISIS
. Prosecutor
Carl Mellberg
stated that the man traveled to Somalia intending to join
ISIS
fighting units and was...
36h
/31h
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Sweden
Pernilla Wahlgren
will host the special Christmas concert "
Jul – Allsång på Skansen
" at
Sollidenscenen
in Stockholm, with artists
Molly Sandén
,
KAJ
, and
ADAAM
performing. Tickets for the event sell starting at 10:00 on...
36h
/35h
#
CzechRepublic
At least 57 people were injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided near České Budějovice. Transport Minister
Martin Kupka
announced that the incident is under investigation, with preliminary findings...
36h
/35h
#
France
French Interior Minister
Gérald Darmanin
and Justice Minister
Laurent Nuñez
visited Marseille following the assassination of
Mehdi Kessaci
, which shocked the community and raised drug-related crime fears. Paris...
36h
/26h
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Italy
Italy is preparing for important regional elections in Campania,
Puglia
, and Veneto, with voting hours specified for Veneto on November 23 and 24.
Alberto Stefani
leads the center-right coalition in Veneto, while...
38h
/24h
#
Sweden
The latest episode of "
Married at First Sight
" marked the first time in the show's history that all four couples ended in divorce, including one couple that separated earlier in the season. Critic
Fanny Svärd
welcomed...
38h
/25h
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Italy
Ukraine formally requested the
Vatican
to recognize its role in negotiating the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the conflict. President
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
sent a letter to
Pope Leo XIV
...
43h
/31h
#
France
Paris FC
secured their first victory of the
Women's Champions League
season by defeating
Benfica
2-0 at
Stade Jean-Bouin
during the fourth matchday.
Maeline Mendy
scored the opening goal assisted by
Anaële Le Moguédec
,...
44h
#
France
A rare example of Nazi Germany's Enigma encryption technology, the fully functional
Enigma M4
machine, sold at auction in Paris for €482,600, greatly surpassing expectations. The anonymous buyer acquired the machine...
44h
/37h
#
UK
John Healey
addressed concerns about the UK’s defense capabilities, citing a parliamentary report that states the country is "not fit to defend against an attack." The report highlights underinvestment, overreliance on...
46h
#
UK
Kate Middleton
and
Prince William
attended the
Royal Variety Performance
at the
Royal Albert Hall
, marking their first red carpet appearance in two years. The event featured performances by
Jessie J
,
Sir Stephen Fry
,...
47h
/32h
#
Italy
A 37-year-old Peruvian woman was stabbed multiple times by her 45-year-old ex-partner inside a car on the
Grande Raccordo Anulare
near Rome, suffering serious injuries. The attacker fled but was arrested in
Fiano Romano
...
Wed
/30h
#
Italy
Carabinieri
from the Roma Trastevere Company arrested a 23-year-old Romani woman during a control operation at
Porta Portese
in Rome. Police in Rome also conducted safety checks at
Colle Oppio park
, leading to 2 arrests...
Wed
/30h
#
Germany
The record champions
BR Volleys
secured a decisive 3-0 victory against their city rivals
VC Olympia Berlin
, marking their second consecutive win under head coach
Joel Banks
. This clear win was critical, as VC Olympia...
Wed
#
Sweden
The American rock band
ZZ Top
will perform in Sweden next summer for two concerts, including shows at
Dalhalla
and
Malmö Arena
. Drummer
Frank Beard
, who left the band temporarily due to health issues earlier this...
Wed
#
France
French authorities have expanded a criminal investigation to include Holocaust denial and historical revisionism connected to
Elon Musk
's
AI
chatbot Grok on social media platform
X
. The investigation intensified after...
Wed
/27h
#
Sweden
Isaac Grünewald
's painting "Cirkus" set a new world record by selling for 17.25 million SEK at
Bukowskis
. The artwork, created in 1918, was part of a suite of three circus-themed paintings displayed in the Grünewald...
Wed
#
UK
Nigel Farage
has denied allegations of antisemitic and racist behavior during his teenage years at
Dulwich College
in London.
The Guardian
reported claims from former classmates that Farage used derogatory language and...
Wed
/47h
#
Italy
Italy's highest court has ruled that
Serhiy Kuznetsov
should be extradited to Germany to face charges related to the 2022
Nord Stream
pipeline blasts. Kuznetsov, a former Ukrainian military officer, was arrested while...
Wed
/45h
#
Germany
The
Berlin Chamber of Crafts
has withdrawn from the Berlin Coalition for Training to protest against the apprenticeship levy proposed by the
Berlin Senate
. The coalition aims to secure 2,000 additional apprenticeship...
Wed
#
UK
Kate Winslet
shared a humorous story about meeting
King Charles III
for the first time during the 1995 royal premiere of "
Sense and Sensibility
" when she was 20. She panicked when she realized her lace outfit was...
Wed
#
Ireland
TikTok
is testing an
AI
slider that allows users to adjust how much
AI
-generated content appears in their video feeds. This feature, accessible under 'Manage Topics,' will enable control over categories like dance,...
Wed
#
Germany
Swedish Prime Minister
Ulf Kristersson
and German Chancellor
Friedrich Merz
announced a deepened strategic partnership in Berlin, expanding cooperation to include foreign and security policy, aid, and migration. They...
Wed
/33h
#
Sweden
The
Södertörn District Court
ruled that two luxury cars, including a
Mercedes-AMG AMG GT-R
and a
Mercedes G63 AM
, will not be returned to their owner due to suspicions of illegal purchase.
Michael Johansson
praised the...
Wed
#
Spain
Spain commemorated the 50th anniversary of General
Francisco Franco
's death with a complex legacy marked by deep societal divisions and efforts to reconcile with its dictatorial past. The left-wing government led by...
Wed
/28h
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Slovakia
Porsche
has unveiled the Cayenne Electric, its first fully electric SUV with 1,139 horsepower and a top speed of 162 mph. The vehicle features a 113 kWh battery supporting fast charging up to 400 kW and a range of up to...
Wed
#
France
Fausto Fasulo
, co-artistic director of the Angoulême International Comics Festival, denied rumors of its cancellation despite growing boycotts from authors, illustrators, and publishing houses. The festival faces...
Wed
#
Italy
John Elkann
announced the establishment of
M-Tech Alfredo Ferrari
, a new scientific and educational hub at
Ferrari
's headquarters in Maranello. The school aims to inspire future innovators in technology and automotive...
Wed
#
Germany
The German government will require all men aged 18 to register for military service starting in 2026 amid rising defense concerns related to threats from Russia. The
Left Party
, led by
Jan van Aken
and
Ines Schwerdtner
,...
Wed
/35h
#
Germany
Deutsche Bahn
announced a delay in the opening of the
Stuttgart 21
underground station beyond the originally planned date of December 2026. CEO
Evelyn Palla
cited technical issues, regulatory approvals, and...
Wed
#
Germany
A Berlin police officer admitted to using excessive force against a homeless man who was already handcuffed during an incident at
Berlin Central Station
. The
Tiergarten District Court
dismissed the case after the...
Wed
#
Germany
The
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe
(
BVG
) has reported a reliability rate of 97.6% for Berlin's subway system last week, the highest rate this year. The company plans to improve its long-term target to 99% and will receive...
Wed
#
Sweden
The Swedish reality show "
Spelet
" features twelve well-known contestants including
Hanna Friberg
and
Ikenna "Ike" Abika
isolated in a luxury skyscraper suite under constant surveillance.
Julia Franzén
revealed...
Wed
/30h
#
Belgium
The EU is launching a "military Schengen" initiative to speed up the movement of soldiers and military equipment during crises amid concerns about potential Russian aggression. It also approved a $20.4 billion defense...
Wed
#
UK
The Russian spy ship
Yantar
has been recently spotted near UK waters north of Scotland, escalating Russian "gray zone warfare" activities. UK Defense Secretary
John Healey
reported that British forces, including a Royal...
Wed
/31h
#
UK
Daniel Radcliffe
reached out to
Dominic McLaughlin
, the young actor cast to portray Harry Potter in the rebooted
HBO
series currently in production in the UK. Radcliffe wrote a supportive letter to McLaughlin, who...
Wed
/45h
#
Netherlands
The Dutch government announced that it is lifting state control over
Nexperia
after constructive discussions with Chinese authorities, marking a significant development amid Beijing's agreement to allow exports of...
Wed
#
France
Boualem Sansal
, an Algerian-French author, was released after nearly a year in detention following a pardon from President
Abdelmadjid Tebboune
. He arrived in Paris after a stop in Berlin, where German President...
Wed
#
Poland
Polish and allied aircraft were deployed to secure Poland's airspace amid heightened tensions following Russian airstrikes on western Ukraine. Fighter jets from several countries, including Poland, Romania, Germany,...
Wed
#
UK
Matilda Brindle
, an evolutionary biologist at the
University of Oxford
, led research that traced the origins of kissing back 21 million years, before
Homo sapiens
existed. The study found that
Neanderthals
, who...
Wed
#
Germany
Ulrike Kostka
, director of the
Caritas Association
for the Archdiocese of Berlin, highlights the urgent need to support the city's homeless amid dropping temperatures and freezing forecasts. Local organizations rely...
Wed