Kyiv Mayor urges evacuation to find warmth as infrastructure war escalates
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has called on residents to temporarily leave the Ukrainian capital for places with alternative sources of electricity and heat.
Asylum-related immigration to Sweden at lowest in 40 years
Sweden's asylum-seeker numbers fell by approximately 30 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, marking the lowest level of asylum-related immigration in 40 years.
UEA cuts funding to its students in UK fearing ‘Islamist radicalisation’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has restricted government scholarships and funding for its citizens wishing to study at British universities over longstanding concerns about…
More than a million Ukrainians without water or heating after Russian attacks
Last night Russian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure, plunging large parts of the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk (Dnipro)…
US leaves 66 ‘anti-American, useless, or wasteful international organisations’
In a sweeping move, the United States has formally withdrawn from 66 international organisations deemed "wasteful, ineffective or harmful" by the US President Donald Trump…
Former Greek finance minister Varoufakis faces probe after he admits drug use
Yanis Varoufakis, who served as Greece's finance minister at the height of the country's debt crisis in 2015, has come under scrutiny for candid remarks about his past drug…
UK’s Metropolitan Police employed child rapists as officers ‘to improve diversity’
The UK's Metropolitan Police is facing fierce criticism after a damning review revealed it allowed highly problematic and serious dangerous criminals to enter its ranks due…
French Council of State authorises ‘inclusive writing’ on commemorative plaques
France's Council of State, the country's highest administrative court, has upheld the use of inclusive writing (écriture inclusive) on commemorative plaques at Paris City…
Euro MP De Masi sues von der Leyen over contacts with arms dealers
Fabio De Masi, an MEP and chair of Germany's left-wing Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party, filed a lawsuit January 7 against the European Commission over Ursula von der…
Slovenian leader of the Left defects to the Social Democrats
Two months before Slovenia's next parliamentary elections, long-time leader of the Left (Levica), Matej Tašner Vatovec, defected to the rival Social Democrats (SD).
German Chancellor warns of ‘very critical’ economic situation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz issued a stark warning about his country's economy in a New Year's letter to his governing coalition, describing its situation as "very critical"…
Head of Ukraine’s Security Service ousted after corruption scandal
Vasyl Maliuk, the former head of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), has been removed from his position amid a widening corruption scandal that has rocked President Volodymyr…
Paris court convicts ten people of online harassment against Brigitte Macron
A Paris correctional court has found ten individuals guilty of cyber-harassment against France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, saying they have spread and relayed false and…
Switzerland identifies victims of Crans-Montana ski fire, with half of them children
Four days after a catastrophic fire tore through a Swiss bar during New Year's Eve celebrations, Valais cantonal police confirmed all 40 people who died have now been positively…
Spain joins left-wing Latin American countries in condemning US ouster of Maduro
Spain aligned itself with a group of five left-wing Latin American nations in issuing a joint statement rejecting the United States' unilateral military operation leading…
Moody’s lowers city of Budapest’s rating to junk
Ratings agency Moody's downgraded the city of Budapest's credit rating to junk level late Monday, pointing to weak liquidity and an increased default risk amid a row between…
France to deploy 10,000 security forces in Paris to deter New Year’s Eve riots
French authorities are mobilising a massive police presence in anticipation of violence and rioting during New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris and around the country.
Danish postal service stops delivering letters after 400 years
PostNord, Denmark's state-run postal service, will deliver its last ordinary letters on December 30, ending more than 400 years of traditional letter delivery in the country.
Greece and Cyprus to intensify military cooperation with Israel in Eastern Mediterranean
Greece, Israel, and Cyprus agreed to increase their joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean significantly starting in 2026, as part of a broader effort…
‘Grotesque’ criminal case against former AfD MEP implodes in court
A long-running criminal case against Gunnar Beck, a former Member of the European Parliament for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has imploded before a Neuss North…
Germany deports criminals to Syria for first time in over ten years
Germany has carried out its first deportation to Syria since the 2011 outbreak of the country's civil war, by sending a convicted Syrian national back to Damascus on a scheduled…
Greta Thunberg arrested in London during pro-Palestinian protest
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London December 23 while demonstrating in support of Palestine Action members who are on hunger strike in prison.
Fierce anti-government protests in Albania after corruption charges
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Albania's capital on December 22 2025, hurling petrol bombs at the government building housing Prime Minister Edi Rama's…
Transparency International ‘pressured party to remove MEP demanding transparency on EC contracts’
Transparency International, an anti-corruption group advocating for openness and accountability, faces hypocrisy allegations after reportedly attempt to quash an MEP's investigation…
The EU just had its battle of Adrianople, expect some change
In the early hours of December 19, a historic battle has been fought in the halls of the EU's ivory tower.
French Securitas training module asked security agents to respect Sharia Law when administering first aid
A training module used in France by the security firm Securitas for its personnel indicates the company's employees should attempt to follow Sharia law when administering…
Germany’s next generation will be poorer without large-scale reforms, says economics minister
Germany's Economic Affairs Minister Katherina Reiche says her country's next generation will be poorer than the present one unless Germans started to work more hours.
Police search home of French culture minister, suspected of secretly taking €300k as MEP
French police have raided the home of French culture minister Rachida Dati on suspicion of alleged corruption during her days as member of the European Parliament.
Belgium wins battle over Russian assets, EU to lend Ukraine €90bn instead
European leaders have decided to loan €90 billion to Ukraine over the next two years using their own means instead of frozen Russian assets.
Italian Deputy PM acquitted by Supreme Court of kidnapping charges
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has won his case at the Italian Supreme Court regarding accusations of kidnapping migrants, which could have resulted in a long…