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Aristocrat Investigated for Disturbing ‘Human Safari’ Killings
An Italian aristocrat is under investigation for allegedly paying to hunt and kill Bosnian citizens for sport. The activities took
topicEurope explores energy security alternatives after Iran war’s turmoil
The European Union is working to create energy and trade routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz. This shift follows fuel price sh
topicOver 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say
Palestinian authorities report over 1,000 deaths in Gaza since the US-brokered ceasefire began. Total fatalities from the Israel-H
topicIran Latest: Israel and Hezbollah agree to Lebanon truce, officials say, as fighting delays U.S.-Iran talks
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire after heavy fighting in southern Lebanon. The violence caused the cancellation of
topicFour in hospital after bare-chested man with weapon roams around Edinburgh
A 36-year-old man was arrested following a series of attacks in Edinburgh on Friday evening. The suspect, described as bare-cheste
topicEU delays trade confrontation with China
European Union leaders are delaying tougher trade measures against China in favor of diplomatic negotiations. This caution comes a
topicCo-founder of Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft killed in plane crash in France
Claude Guillemot, the 69-year-old co-founder of video game publisher Ubisoft, died in a plane crash in western France. The inciden
topicOne killed and dozens injured in train collision north of London
Two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday. The crash killed driver Shaun Burton and left nine peo
How Ukraine’s new drone tactics are causing chaos in Russia after largest-ever attack on Moscow
Ukraine launched a massive drone offensive against Moscow on June 18, 2026. The strike hit a major oil refinery and caused fires a
topicUkraine war live: Kremlin ‘won’t accept ultimatum’ from Europe
Russia states it is open to dialogue with Europe but will not accept ultimatums. This follows threats of regular coordinated strik
topicCanadian billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault
Frank Stronach, the 93-year-old founder of Magna International, was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault on Friday.
topicKarim Khan suspended in Britain over alleged sexual misconduct
The Bar Standards Board has suspended Karim Khan from practicing law in England and Wales. This follows a separate suspension from
topicTwo men jailed for arson attacks on property linked to UK prime minister
Two men received prison sentences for arson attacks on property linked to the UK prime minister. The BBC reports that Russia was b
topicResident locks cat in chicken coop to save it from stray dogs, then finds python too full to move
A resident in Southern India placed a pet cat inside a chicken coop to protect it from stray dogs. A giant python entered the coop
topicUK Jails 2 Over 'Truly Chilling' Spying for Hong Kong
A British court sentenced two dual Chinese-British nationals for spying on behalf of China. The pair targeted dissidents, critics
topicRussian warship risks refuelling disaster in Channel
The Russian guided-missile frigate Admiral Grigorovich used small arms to fire warning shots at a UK-registered yacht named Bright
topic35 Dead in Attack on African Country's Main Airport
Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital on Thursday, 18 June. The clash resulted in 35 deaths, inclu
topicIsrael slams EU’s Kallas for ‘apartheid’ comment: Are ties unravelling?
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has cut all contact with EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. The decision follows reports t
topic11 killed, 63 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine over past day as drones target foreign ships in Odesa Oblast
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 11 people and injured 63 others over a 24-hour period. Drones targeted two civilian
topicEU official’s outreach to Russia backfires
European Council President Antonio Costa directed his office to establish a communication channel with the Kremlin. The move has s
topicWith Fresh Marble Fillings, the Parthenon Gets a Partial Glow-Up
Restorers have completed the restoration of the Parthenon's western facade and pediment. The project involved installing two new m
topicRussian forces depend on Crimea. Ukraine is turning it into an island.
Ukraine is conducting a "logistics lockdown" to cut off Russian supply routes to Crimea. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov states
topicUkraine war briefing: Suspect arrested in killing of Putin critic may have Russian intelligence links
Polish authorities arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin. The victim was shot a
topicIraq to export crude, naphtha through Syria after Hormuz shock
Iraq is preparing to export crude oil and naphtha through Syrian ports after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off main Gulf