Gaza air strike by Israel kills Hamas commander and four others
An Israeli air strike in Gaza killed five, including a commander of Hamas’ Al Qassam Brigades. Hamas called it an assassination, accusing Israel of escalating tensions. Read more at Read…
Lithuania charges six with terrorism over failed arson attack on Ukraine military supplies
The target of the botched 2024 attack was Lithuanian company TVC Solutions and mobile radio stations the firm manufactures for Ukrainian armed forces, according to prosecutors. Read more at Read…
‘Damaging to public understanding’: Spain warns of surge in online abuse towards climate scientists
Spain could begin cracking down on online abuse targeted at climate scientists after finding an “alarming” increase in hate speech.Read More
Greek court clears group of humanitarian workers of migrant smuggling charges
After more than seven years of legal limbo, a Greek court has acquitted 24 defendants for charges related to smuggling migrants into Greece. Read More
Winter Olympics will increase pressure on overtouristed Dolomites, local residents warn
This summer, Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay a fee on one scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrived in one day. Read More
Europe is permanently vulnerable to blackmail — it must rearm
In recent months, the EU has suffered the most serious diplomatic defeats. This will only change in the future if the member states possess greater military power, Karl-Heinz Paqué writes…
Italy and Japan upgrade ties to strategic partnership as Meloni meets Takaichi in Tokyo
The partnership between Italy and Japan — its third-largest trading partner in Asia — centres on defence and security, economic security and critical minerals, and cooperation in Africa. Read more…
‘Alright, alright, alright’: Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic catchphrase to stop AI misuse
According to Matthew McConaughey’s lawyers and an expert, this is the first instance of an actor using trademark law to protect their likeness from AI misuse. Read More
Japan: Traditional rice pounding ceremony held in snowy Aomori village
In Aomori, Japan, women in kimonos performed the Taue Mochitsuki rice pounding ceremony amid snowfall, aiming for a good harvest and family protection. Read more at Read More
Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past
Although Machado’s gesture marks a rare instance of a living laureate parting with their medal shortly after receiving it, it is not unprecedented, and rules state that Machado could give…