Italian man accused of dressing as dead mother in scam to collect her pension
The 56-year-old former nurse is reportedly under investigation in northern Italy in a case that has been dubbed the “Mrs Doubtfire scandal”. Read more at Read More
Europe eyes investments in Africa into clean energy and infrastructure
European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met…
Macron seeks to reassure public as France prepares a new voluntary military service
The French president’s comments came ahead of a videoconference meeting of the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, during which he is expected to discuss the US-proposed peace plan. Read…
Spain nominates new attorney general after predecessor’s conviction for data leak
Teresa Peramato is a career prosecutor and regarded as one of Spain’s leading experts on the law around gender-based violence. Read more at Read More
Tehran’s severe pollution forces school closures and limits traffic
Iran’s capital Tehran is battling severe smog, closing schools and keeping public employees at home. Old vehicles and low-quality fuel are major contributors. Read more at Read More
Four more suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery heist, Paris prosecutors say
Two men and two women from the Paris region have been taken into custody in connection with the theft at the Louvre last month, prosecutors said. Read more at Read…
Russian strikes on Kyiv leave at least six dead and dozens injured
Ukraine says at least six people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, with major damage reported in several districts and rescue work still underway. Read more at Read More
Archaeologists examine Franco-era mass graves for possible identifications
Archaeologists in Spain say many victims of the Franco regime may never be identified, as mass graves continue to surface decades after the dictatorship ended. Read more at Read More
Thai woman discovered alive in coffin before cremation at temple
The woman, 65, startled temple staff when they heard a knocking and she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Read more at Read More
Lithuania may close Belarus border again over cigarette smuggling balloons
Lithuania may close its border with Belarus again after cigarette smuggling via balloons disrupted flights and spread to Latvia, warns Prime Minister Rugienenė. Read more at Read More