Russian overnight attack injures 14 in Ukraine’s Sumy region
The latest Russian attack overnight on Wednesday on Ukraine’s Sumy region injured 14, including children. Zelenskyy urged more sanctions and security guarantees to end Russia’s ongoing all-out war. Read more…
Underwater Christ statue in Liguria cleaned by divers
The submerged statue of Christ of the Abyss, a landmark off Liguria’s coast, has been cleaned in an underwater operation. Read more at Read More
Chinese national in California jailed for exporting weapons to North Korea
Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (€1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California. Read more at Read More
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to take place in Vienna
It will be Vienna’s third time as host, following 1967 and 2015. JJ won this year’s Eurovision with the song ‘Wasted Love’. The official date for next year’s final has…
Did Trump make EU leaders wait in line outside his office?
Posts are being widely shared featuring an image that social media users claim shows European leaders waiting in line to meet US President Donald Trump. However, the image is false.…
Bus crash in Afghanistan kills dozens of migrants returning from Iran
A collision between a bus and two other vehicles killed at least 79 people, including 19 children, in northwestern Afghanistan, local media reported. Read more at Read More
Syria and Israel hold first direct talks in US-brokered meeting
In US-brokered talks, Syria and Israel discussed restoring a 1974 ceasefire to de-escalate tensions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Read more at Read More
Kneecap rapper Mo Chara to appear in UK court over alleged support for terror group
Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap…
Adaptation efforts like early warnings and preparedness have cut Europe’s flood deaths and losses
Researchers analysed more than 1,700 floods to untangle the effects of climate change, exposure, and adaptation.Read More
Have Dutch police arrested Israelis for war crimes?
Several posts on social media allege that Dutch police have arrested an Israeli soldier and a major general. However, in both cases, the pictures show the arrest of other people…