Ukrainian men deny plotting fires at properties related to British prime minister
They men are accused of setting fire to Starmer’s personal home, along with a property where he once lived and a car he had sold. Read more at Read More
Latvian police bust European cybercrime ring and arrest seven suspects, Europol says
The network, dismantled in an operation on 10 October, is accused of scamming thousands across Europe out of nearly €5 million. Read more at Read More
Muskox smashes 210-pound pumpkin in early Halloween treat
A muskox at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, received an early Halloween treat on Wednesday — a 210-pound pumpkin to play with and devour. Read more…
Elephants at Oregon Zoo crush giant pumpkins to celebrate Halloween
Elephants at the Oregon Zoo in Portland marked the arrival of Halloween season on Thursday by stomping, crushing, and eating giant pumpkins during the zoo’s annual “Squishing of the Squash”…
At least three killed and 13 injured in explosion at Romania apartment block
The explosion affected the fifth and sixth floors of the eight-story building, according to the capital’s Inspectorate for Emergency Situations. Read more at Read More
Greece’s parliament approves bill extending working hours despite nationwide protests
Greece’s conservative government says the “Fair Work for All” legislation aims to make the labour market more flexible and effective. Read more at Read More
Polish court considers extradition to Germany of suspect in Nord Stream pipeline attack
Undersea explosions on 26 September 2022, severely damaged the two pipelines. The incident added to tensions over the war in Ukraine as European countries moved to wean themselves off Russian…
Latest news bulletin | October 17th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 17th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Tensions rise as Israel and Hamas trade blame over ceasefire violations
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered under a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, continues to hold one week after it was announced. Read more at…
Expo 2025 Osaka closes after six months and 28 million visitors
Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai closed its doors on Sunday after six months of welcoming the world, drawing more than 28 million visitors to Japan’s second-largest city. Read more at Read…