UK to investigate foreign interference in politics after Russia bribery scandal
An independent review has been ordered in response to the conviction of former Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill for accepting bribes from Russia. Read more at Read More
French farmer protests force Spain to close Biriatou border to lorries
Farmer protests in France led Spain to close the Biriatou border to lorries. The Basque Government imposed traffic restrictions until the situation improves. Read more at Read More
Driver who ploughed into crowd at Liverpool football parade jailed for over 21 years
Paul Doyle, 54, used his vehicle “as a weapon” after losing his temper with crowds at a Liverpool FC victory parade on 26 May, prosecutors said. Read more at Read…
EU’s eastern flank states gather for summit in Finland to discuss security and defence
The northern and eastern EU countries will meet in the Finnish capital to discuss how to boost their security and defence. The future of Russia’s frozen assets and Ukraine’s peace…
Russian drone strike hits Zaporizhzhia apartment block and injures three
Separate strikes targeted Odesa’s warehouses and energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive in Kupyansk, where up to 200 Russian troops remain encircled. Read more at Read More
Russia rejects compromise on occupied Ukraine regions, Kremlin says
Ukraine’s president said that following the Berlin talks, the US delegation will now proceed to discussions with Russia, but it is unclear whether Washington envoys convince Moscow to stop its…
Dashcam footage shows couple trying to stop Bondi Beach gunman before being killed
Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said on Tuesday that the mass shooting was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State”. Read more at Read More
Brigitte Macron half-apologises after calling French feminists ‘stupid b****es’
France’s First Lady said she was sorry if her words “hurt victims” but insisted that her remarks were private. Read more at Read More
Polish authorities foil Islamic State-inspired Christmas market attack plot
A 19-year-old law student at Poland’s Catholic University of Lublin has been arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack in support of the IS jihadist group. He faces between 12…
Hanukkah ceremony in New York held under tight security post Bondi attack
New York’s Hanukkah menorah lightings showed solidarity following the Bondi Beach attack. Zalman Lazaroff shared an update on his injured nephew amid tight security. Read more at Read More