Record 6,000 sailors abandoned in 2025, mostly by shadow fleets
In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment. The ITF recovered $16.5 million in unpaid wages. Read more at Read…
Musk’s SpaceX and Ukraine’s defence ministry to block Russia’s use of Starlink
Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces. Elon Musk promptly responded to Kyiv’s calls to…
Latest news bulletin | February 2nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
German police arrest five men for smuggling goods worth €30 million to Russia
German authorities arrested five men for allegedly running a network that smuggled goods worth at least €30 million to some 20 Russian defence companies, violating EU sanctions. The suspects used…
‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ actor Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71
The Emmy-winning comedian died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness”, according to a statement from her agency. Read More
Steven Spielberg confirms EGOT status after winning first Grammy
Steven Spielberg’s first Grammy win puts him in the illustrious group of only 20 artists who have EGOT status. Read More
Petrol or electric? EVs are becoming more popular than fuel-powered cars in Europe
Whether motivated by climate concerns or generous subsidies, European drivers are changing how they buy cars. Electric and hybrid models are surging across the bloc, but which countries are powering…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia attend Mass for Spain train crash victims
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined over 300 relatives in Huelva to mourn the 45 victims of the Adamuz train crash. Read More
Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest designation of IRGC as terror group
Tehran summoned EU ambassadors to protest the bloc’s decision to classify Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terror group. Read more at Read More
Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited traffic
Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention. Read more at Read More