Swedish funfair fined €491,000 for 2023 rollercoaster derailment that killed one
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground. Read…
Major fire at Courchevel’s Grandes Alpes hotel, hundreds evacuated
A major fire at the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel led to the evacuation of nearly 300 people. Over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, with four suffering minor injuries.…
Don’t shoot the messenger, Mark Rutte is right — for now
Europe lacks key military capabilities — especially independent command, intelligence, and digital infrastructure — most of which are still provided by the US, Danish MEP Henrik Dahl writes in an…
Storm Kristin kills two in Portugal, causes widespread damage and power cuts
Storm Kristin killed two men in Portugal, causing injuries and over 3,000 emergency callouts. Power cuts persist, and many roads and schools are closed. Read more at Read More
Fire breaks out at five-star luxury hotel in French ski resort Courchevel
A fire at the five-star hotel Les Grandes Alpes in the French ski resort town forced the evacuation of 270 people. Four firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read more at Read…
Greenland dispute a ‘strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,’ says France’s Macron
Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world’s largest island, citing its importance for US national security. Read more at Read More
Budapest mayor charged over banned Pride march
According to the prosecutor’s office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly.…
Overnight Russian drones strike homes, damage monastery in Odesa
Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on Ukraine hitting residential areas in the Kyiv region and Odesa, Ukrainian officials said. Read more at Read More
Trump announces ‘massive’ US armada heading towards Iran, warning Tehran to negotiate
The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as…
Deutsche Bank offices searched in money laundering probe
Deutsche Bank is currently the target of investigations by the Federal Criminal Police Office. Authorities are searching premises in Frankfurt and Berlin on suspicion of money laundering. Read more at…