US Senate candidate Graham Platner gets new tattoo to cover one with Nazi links
The Democrat Graham Platner says he is not a “secret Nazi” and was not aware of the associations of the skull-and-crossbones tattoo on his chest. Read more at Read More
Children evacuated after Russian attack on Kharkiv kindergarten
A Russian strike hit a private kindergarten in the Kholodnogirskyi district of Kharkiv on Wednesday morning, injuring six people and killing one, Ukrainian officials said. Read more at Read More
France’s former President Sarkozy to have permanent police protection in prison
French interior minister says the ex-president will have two police officers stationed in neighbouring cells around the clock for his security. Read more at Read More
Drums echo through Japan as centuries-old autumn parade returns
Crowds lined the streets of Matsue City in western Japan on Sunday to witness the traditional autumn parade known as dogyoretsu, a centuries-old celebration featuring giant drums. Read more at…
Where in Europe do people feel least safe walking alone at night?
Is France less safe than Rwanda and Bangladesh? The new World Safety Index has raised questions on security across Europe. Read More
EU countries mull response to China’s squeeze on rare earths
China’s restrictions on rare earths are expected to be raised during a meeting of EU leaders as capitals mull how to respond. Read More
Imprisoned journalists from Belarus and Georgia win EU’s Sakharov Prize for 2025
The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia. Read More
European lawmakers call for end to EU support for all Libyan security forces
Nearly 40 members of the European Parliament from four political groups are urging an end to funding for all Libyan security forces, as violence at sea has dramatically increased in…
Kainan City sets world record for mass gingerbread house decorating
Kainan City in western Japan has set a new world record for the most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously, Guinness World Records confirmed on Sunday. Read More
Strong rise in non-EU tourists boosts Greece’s travel sector amid drop in EU visitor numbers
Both tourism spending and visitor numbers in Greece increased in the eight months between January and August 2025 Read More