Epstein emails reveal 2001 request for ‘inappropriate friends’ at Balmoral
Newly released emails show someone using the alias “A” writing from the royal family’s Scottish estate in 2001, asking convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell for “inappropriate friends”. Read more at…
Three dead after Russia carries out massive drone attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, firing over 650 drones and dozens of missiles. Read more at Read More
Egypt completes restoration of towering Colossi of Memnon statues
After decades of careful repair and restoration work, the massive statues known as the Colossi of Memnon have been unveiled as part of Egypt’s increasing attempts to showcase its vast…
Poland installs anti-drone system on Belarus border amid rising security fears
Poland installed the first cluster of anti-drone defence systems on a new observation tower near the Belarus border as the government strengthens security. Over 6,000 personnel to spend Christmas on…
Artistic Impressions: Photographer Rankin and artist Phillip Toledano on the art of AI
Artistic Impressions is our new forum for artists to openly discuss what’s on their minds. Photographers Rankin and Phillip Toledano, recently sat down to talk about the impact of AI…
Turkey thwarts Islamic state group’s New Year’s Eve suicide attack plot
Turkish intelligence captured an IS member assigned to carry out suicide attacks in Turkey and Europe, as authorities warned of possible New Year’s Eve attack plots. Ten suspects were detained…
European leaders show solidarity with Denmark following Trump’s latest Greenland threat
Trump has revived his ambitions to incorporate Greenland into US territory citing national security, prompting European leaders to voice support for Denmark. ‘Greenland belongs to its people – and Denmark…
Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was sealed
It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn’t go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in…
Spanish authorities dismantle cult that used drugs and animal sacrifice in its rituals
Spanish police arrested five people running a group that charged hefty sums for rituals involving animal sacrifice and illicit drugs. The cult leader was jailed after followers required psychiatric treatment.…
Torrential rain caused widespread flooding in southern France
Torrential rain caused widespread flooding across the Hérault department in southern France, forcing evacuations and disrupting transport and power supplies. Read more at Read More