Europe

The Russian flag's presence met silence, while Ukraine received applause at the Winter Paralympics opening.

German customs discovered a large ketamine stash hidden in golden garden gnomes at Cologne/Bonn Airport, revealing a unique smuggling method.

Trans Mission unites 10,000 in celebration, solidarity, and joy for trans rights through star-studded performances at Wembley Arena.

Investigations into Vista Rica reveal deep ties between Serbia's elite and potential corruption in state contracts.

Hungary detains seven Ukrainian bankers transporting $80M through Austria to Ukraine, revealing diplomatic tensions and potential breaches.

Three men, including a UK MP's husband, arrested over China spying, a situation impacting UK-China relations post Starmer's Beijing visit.

Thousands of students protest following the unauthorized distribution of explicit images, highlighting privacy and consent issues.

Fuel prices in Germany soared by 20% due to Middle East conflict. Oil production halts in Iran cause global economic ripples.

Rising oil prices and air defense shortfalls as potential fallout from a Trump-Iran conflict could severely impact Ukraine's stability.

Russia's economy struggles four years into the Ukraine war, affecting daily life and regional stability.

Germany's military faces a recruitment spike, yet still struggles to meet ambitious expansion goals, highlighting strategic challenges ahead.

Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attacks on LNG tanker in the Mediterranean, straining tensions amid increasing regional instability.