German court begins trial of ‘White Tiger’ online predator
A trial for a 21-year-old German-Iranian known as “White Tiger” started in Hamburg on Friday and will last until December. Accused of 204 offences, including murder and attempted murder, he…
‘Death to the Dictator’: Iranians chant after a night of protests
Protesters filled the streets of the capital Tehran and other cities on Thursday night, despite a deadly security crackdown. Read more at Read More
Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market
Technological devices are getting more powerful — and certainly more expensive. Smartphones, in particular, are leading the way: high-end models easily exceed a thousand euros, yet they are typically used…
EU rejects violence against protesters in Iran, backs ‘legitimate aspiration’ for change
The crackdown on protesters in Iran has prompted an outcry among European leaders, with High Representative Kaja Kallas denouncing Tehran for its “disproportionate” and “heavy-handed” response. Read More
Switzerland holds minute’s silence for ski resort town bar fire victims
Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles atop champagne bottles started the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana when they came too close to the ceiling. Read more at…
Europe will do ‘everything it can’ to support Syria, von der Leyen says
The chief of the EU executive pledged Europe’s full support for Syria’s recovery after meeting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday. Read more at Read More
How AI-generated content is imitating farmer protests to drive up clicks
The motivation for generating this kind of fake content can be to generate clicks, which can be monetised if it goes viral. Europe’s farmer protests have also been weaponised as…
Russian naval vessel joins Chinese and Iranian warships for drills off South Africa
The joint drills were initially scheduled for November 2025 but were postponed due to a clash with the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Read more at Read More
Ferries, airports and trains: Travel chaos continues as UK and France are buffeted by Storm Goretti
Airports and rail operators are taking precautions, with closures and widespread cancellations continuing on Friday. Read More
Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured
Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear…