Europe

Irish fuel protests continue, government aims to prevent shortages and clear blocked roads

Fuel protests in Ireland enter a fourth day as roads remain blocked and fuel stations face shortages. The government is working to clear key routes and hold talks to address rising fuel costs while en...

5 hours ago 3 min read Europe Chloe Ramirez

Germany assumes responsibility on NATO's eastern flank in Lithuania

Germany is strengthening NATO defense on its eastern flank by deploying up to 5000 soldiers to Lithuania. The move signals a historic shift in Germanys military role, reinforcing regional security and...

6 hours ago 3 min read Europe Gavin Porter

Additional £5m promised for security at religious sites

The UK Home Office has pledged an extra five million pounds to boost police patrols at places of worship in London and Manchester, aiming to strengthen security and protect faith communities amid risi...

11 hours ago 4 min read Europe Zoe Harrison

Inquest reveals 16-year-old girl died from a stab wound to the chest

An inquest has revealed that 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield died from a stab wound to the chest. The incident occurred in Leeds, where she

1 days ago 3 min read Europe Gavin Porter

Starmer and Trump discuss military options for Strait of Hormuz in UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump to discuss military strategies and logistics for ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as part of ongoing interna...

1 days ago 3 min read Europe Benjamin Carter

Former detective sentenced to jail for texting 14-year-old rape victim.

Former Northumbria Police detective John Hamilton has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for misconduct after sending inappropriate messages to a 14 year old rape victim while investigating her cas...

1 days ago 3 min read Europe Benjamin Carter

Russia and Ukraine agree to ceasefire for Orthodox Easter.

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a temporary ceasefire during Orthodox Easter, aiming to halt hostilities and allow civilians a peaceful holiday despite ongoing tensions along the frontlines.

1 days ago 4 min read Europe Olivia Parker

Runner shocked by sudden buzzard attack

A runner was injured after a buzzard unexpectedly swooped down during her marathon training, causing scalp wounds and requiring hospital care. The shocking encounter has led her to change her regular ...

2 days ago 4 min read Europe Sophia Brooks

Airpower experts warn that Russia's air force poses a significantly greater threat since invading Ukraine.

Russia's early performance in Ukraine led many to underestimate its air force, but it's been learning and getting stronger, air warfare experts say.

2 days ago 4 min read Europe Olivia Parker

World's oldest octopus turns out not to be an octopus

The world's oldest octopus, once believed to be an ancient specimen, has been reclassified. After further research, scientists discovered it is not an octopus at all. The fossil, originally dated mill...

2 days ago 1 min read Europe Aiden Foster

Firefighters required to wear bodycams for increased transparency

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is equipping frontline firefighters with body-worn cameras to enhance transparency and improve incident documentation across all stations. The rollout aims t...

2 days ago 3 min read Europe Jackson Miller

Ex-USNS Carson City captain accused of 2021 rape voluntarily gives up license

The former captain of the USNS Carson City has voluntarily surrendered his merchant mariner license amid allegations of sexual assault dating back to 2021, as authorities continue investigations into ...

3 days ago 3 min read Europe Logan Reeves

Romanian president appoints top prosecutors despite resistance

The President of Romania has confirmed new top prosecutors, moving forward despite opposition. The appointees will lead key offices, supervise major investigations, and ensure continuity in the nation...

3 days ago 2 min read Europe Connor Blake

German left-wing activists demand closure of US military base due to Iran's threats.

German left wing activists have called for the immediate closure of the Ramstein Air Base following provocative remarks by former US President Trump about Iran, raising concerns over global security a...

4 days ago 3 min read Europe Caleb Jennings

Manchester Marathon 2026: Essential Information for Participants

The Manchester Marathon 2026 will welcome over 42000 runners on 19 April, making it the second largest marathon in the

5 days ago 3 min read Europe Aiden Foster

Macron announces release of French citizens from Iran, heading back to France

French citizens Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been released from Iran after more than three years in detention and are returning to France, marking a successful conclusion to complex diplomatic...

5 days ago 3 min read Europe Gavin Porter

Ye offers to meet with UK Jewish community amid growing calls for his removal from Wireless Festival

Ye has offered to meet with the UK Jewish community after widespread calls for his removal from the Wireless Festival. His participation has sparked debate and criticism, raising concerns about his pr...

5 days ago 3 min read Europe Lucas Grant

Large crowd assembles for dissident republican Easter march.

A large crowd gathered in Londonderry for a dissident republican Easter march, featuring paramilitary-style uniforms and masked participants, as the procession moved from Creggan to the city cemetery ...

5 days ago 2 min read Europe Natalie Monroe

Three people killed and 15 injured in Moscow's attack on Odessa, Ukraine.

Three civilians were killed and fifteen injured after a Russian drone strike hit a residential building in Odessa Ukraine causing fires and severe damage as emergency teams continue rescue operations ...

6 days ago 3 min read Europe Natalie Monroe

German officials release wolf involved in attack on woman.

Authorities in Hamburg have released a young male wolf previously captured after an incident involving a woman the animal was fitted with a tracking device to monitor its movements ensuring public saf...

6 days ago 2 min read Europe Gavin Porter

Greek PM calls on EU prosecutors to accelerate investigation into agriculture sector.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the European Public Prosecutors Office to speed up its investigation into alleged misuse of EU agricultural funds, highlighting concerns about transparen...

6 days ago 3 min read Europe Lucas Grant

Commuter expresses gratitude to stranger for saving his life

A commuter survived a sudden cardiac arrest at Liverpool Street station thanks to the quick actions of a nearby cardiac physiologist and helpful bystanders who performed CPR and used a defibrillator t...

6 days ago 2 min read Europe Harper Simmons

Recruitment freeze prompts paramedic students to study abroad, with nationwide consequences anticipated

As recruitment freezes hit paramedic programs, students are increasingly looking to study abroad. This shift is expected to have wide-reaching effects on the healthcare system, with long-term conseque...

6 days ago 1 min read Europe Gavin Porter

Police in Paris are monitoring US bank Goldman Sachs

Police in Paris are closely monitoring the offices of US bank Goldman Sachs after a security warning from US authorities. The alert, concerning potential attacks by a pro-Iranian group on US financial...

6 days ago 3 min read Europe Harper Simmons

Three additional boys accused in machete assault

Three more teenage boys have been charged in connection with a machete attack in Shirley that seriously injured two teenagers on Stratford Road, as police continue their investigation and urge the pub...

04/05/2026 2 min read Europe Caleb Jennings

Overnight crews battle major fire at landfill site

Firefighters are working through the night to control a large fire at a landfill in Leicestershire. Crews use specialized machinery and water to tackle deep hotspots, focusing on containment and safet...

04/05/2026 2 min read Europe Ava Mitchell

Newly elected Paris mayor vows to combat sexual violence in preschools

Paris mayor Emmanuel Gregoire has unveiled a new plan to prevent sexual abuse in preschools, pledging stricter monitor training, transparent reporting, and increased funding to protect children and re...

04/05/2026 3 min read Europe Maya Henderson

Investigators submit second file on Creeslough explosion to prosecutors.

The investigation into the deadly explosion in Creeslough, County Donegal, which killed ten people on October 7, 2022, has made progress with the submission of a second file to the Director of Public ...

04/05/2026 3 min read Europe Harper Simmons

Greek Prime Minister to reorganize cabinet following farm fraud scandal involving EU aid

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to reorganize his cabinet amid an expanding investigation into alleged fraud involving EU farm subsidies. The probe has implicated senior political figu...

04/05/2026 2 min read Europe Caleb Jennings

US Vice President Vance to hold talks with Orbán before Hungarian election

US Vice President JD Vance will visit Hungary for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbn just days before the parliamentary elections. The visit highlights strong US-Hungary ties and comes amid extensi...

04/05/2026 3 min read Europe Harper Simmons