No part of France is free of drugs, anti-narcotic agency warns
The report released by France’s anti-narcotics office OFAST said the country witnessed 367 murders or attempted murders linked to the drug trade in 173 cities last year. Read More
Russia’s strikes cause fires and injuries in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk
Russian overnight airstrikes resulted in damage to an electronics market in Ukraine’s Odesa and injured several, including a four-month-old, in Dnipropetrovsk. Read More
How a photo of a skeletal child sparked controversy about starvation in Gaza
It’s been widely established that there is severe starvation in Gaza, but the misreporting of a photo of a Palestinian child has caused criticism of the media’s reporting of the…
German retailers speak of rise in shoplifting and lack of prosecution
The damage caused by shoplifting in Germany in 2024 amounted to around €3 billion – a fifth more than in 2022. Read More
French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt wins women’s Tour de France on her first attempt
France’s Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt won the women’s Tour de France on Sunday. After sealing victory, she said she had achieved “the goal of (her) life as an athlete.” Read More
Bavarian state premier Markus Söder calls for stop to citizen’s allowance for Ukrainian refugees
Bavaria’s Minister President Markus Söder said he is in favour of paying Ukrainian refugees in Germany lower benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, rather than the current citizen’s allowance.…
Ukrainian drone attack struck Sochi oil depot sparking major fire, Russian authorities say
The reciprocal attacks from both sides comes at the end of one of the deadliest weeks in Ukraine in recent months, after Russian drone attacks killed two people in Kherson…
Almost 50% of Poles support the resignation of Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Almost half of Poles believe that Prime Minister Donald Tusk should resign, according a poll conducted just days before president-elect Karol Nawrocki’s inauguration. Read More
Pope Leo XIV urges over one million Catholic young people to spread faith and enthusiasm
The Pontiff celebrated the concluding mass of one of the most important events of the Holy Year. A million faithful filled the Tor Vergata esplanade in Rome. Pope Leo sent…
Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania until October
Border controls with Germany and Lithuania, which were introduced by Poland on July 7, have been extended until October 4. They were originally in place until August 5. Read More