Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit placed on transplant waiting list amid serious lung disease Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after being diagnosed with a “life-threatening chronic lung disease,” the country’s royal household has announced. The announcement was made by the Norwegian royal […]

Russia Launches Large-Scale Overnight Strike on Ukraine, Fires Hundreds of Drones and Dozens of Missiles Russia has carried out a major overnight aerial assault on Ukraine, launching hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in what Ukrainian officials described as one of the most intense waves of attacks in recent days. The strikes, which took […]

Kylie Minogue Reveals Second Cancer Diagnosis In 2021 Australian pop star Kylie Minogue has revealed that she was diagnosed with a second form of cancer in 2021, years after successfully undergoing treatment for breast cancer in 2005. The singer shared the update in a recent interview, reflecting on her long health journey and the emotional […]

Spanish court orders tax refund for Shakira in major legal victory A Spanish court has ordered the country’s tax authority to refund more than €55m £48m to Colombian singer Shakira after ruling that the money had been improperly collected in a long-running dispute over her taxes. Spain’s National High Court found that tax officials failed […]

Escaped tiger shot dead after attacking keeper at German facility linked to ‘Tiger Queen’ An escaped tiger has been shot dead by police in Germany after it attacked a keeper and prompted a major emergency response at a privately owned animal facility. The incident occurred in a site near Leipzig in the eastern state of […]

Bodies of four missing Italian divers recovered in Maldives The bodies of four missing Italian divers have been found in the Maldives, according to officials in Italy. The divers had been reported missing during an underwater excursion in the Indian Ocean archipelago, prompting a search and rescue operation involving local authorities and maritime teams. Maldivian […]

Israel’s contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest has said he was surprised by protests that disrupted his semi-final performance, as the competition continues to be overshadowed by political tensions linked to the war in Gaza. The Israeli entry, Noam Bettan, was performing his song “Michelle” at the semi-final stage in Vienna when a small number […]

Mixed Reactions Greet Israel’s Performer at Eurovision Performance Israel’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest received a divided response from the audience during a live performance, with cheers and protests reflecting ongoing political tensions surrounding the country’s participation in the global music event. The performer, representing Israel, encountered a mixed reception inside the arena as […]

Welsh Singer Bonnie Tyler Stable After Emergency Surgery Welsh music icon Bonnie Tyler is reported to be in a stable condition at a hospital in Portugal following emergency intestinal surgery carried out last week. The 74-year-old singer underwent urgent medical treatment after being admitted to a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal, where she […]

A French national linked to the recent hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius developed symptoms while travelling on a chartered evacuation flight from Tenerife to Paris, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has confirmed. The development has intensified monitoring efforts across Europe as health authorities race to prevent further spread of the rare but […]

German Tourist Awarded €900 Compensation After Losing Sun Lounger Battle in Greece A German tourist has been awarded more than €900 (about $1,100) in compensation after a court ruled that his family’s holiday in Greece was negatively affected by the unavailability of sun loungers at their resort. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by the […]

German Tourist Wins Payout After Sun Lounger “Towel Wars” Dispute at Greek Hotel A German tourist has won a court payout after a family holiday was disrupted when he was repeatedly unable to secure a sun lounger due to other guests reserving them with towels. The man, who visited a resort on the Greek island […]

Canary Islands Leader Opposes Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Docking Over Safety Fears The president of Spain’s Canary Islands has opposed plans for a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak to dock in the archipelago, citing concerns over public health and safety. Regional leader Fernando Clavijo said authorities must prioritise protecting residents after reports suggested […]

EU Says Meta Must Strengthen Child Protection Measures After Digital Rules Breach The European Union has said a probe has found Meta Platforms in breach of its digital content rules, ordering the US tech giant to significantly strengthen measures aimed at preventing, detecting, and removing users under the age of 13 from Facebook and Instagram. […]

Polish Influencer Raises Over £50m For Children’s Cancer Charity After Nine-Day Livestream A Polish social media influencer has raised more than 250 million zlotys (about £50 million) for a children’s cancer charity after completing a remarkable non-stop nine-day livestream that captivated millions of viewers worldwide. The fundraising marathon, which ran continuously for over a week, […]

Swiss watchmaker IWC unveils space-ready timepiece built for astronauts and zero-gravity missions Time is about to get a cosmic upgrade as Swiss luxury watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled a new astronaut-ready timepiece designed to withstand extreme temperatures, zero gravity, and the harsh conditions of future commercial space stations. The new model, part of IWC’s Pilot’s […]

Global military spending surges nearly 3% in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive major defence buildup Global military spending increased by almost 3% in 2025, reaching a record level as countries across Europe and Asia significantly expanded their defence budgets, according to a new report released by a respected arms watchdog group. The report, published […]

Pentagon email suggests possible punishment for NATO allies over Iran war support gap An internal Pentagon email has reportedly outlined potential punitive measures against NATO allies accused of failing to support U.S. military operations in the ongoing war with Iran, including proposals that could escalate diplomatic tensions within the alliance. According to reports citing a […]

Australian Outback Horror Woman Trapped Waist-Deep in Pit Latrine After Toilet Floor Collapses A woman taking a routine toilet break during a road trip through the Australian outback ended up trapped waist-deep in a sewage pit after a pit latrine unexpectedly collapsed beneath her. The incident occurred at the Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve in the […]

Norway Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Plans New Age Verification Law Norway has announced plans to introduce legislation this year that would ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, making it one of the latest countries to take steps to tighten restrictions on minors’ access to online networks. […]

BEER SERVING MAY PROVIDE 15% OF DAILY VITAMIN B6 EVEN ALCOHOL-FREE LAGER SHOWS SIMILAR EFFECT A single serving of beer could contribute around 15% of an adult’s daily vitamin B6 requirement, according to research highlighted in new findings, with experts noting that even alcohol-free lager may deliver a comparable nutritional effect. The insight comes from […]

EX-MOLDOVA OLIGARCH VLAD PLAHOTNIUC JAILED 19 YEARS OVER ‘THEFT OF THE CENTURY’ BANK FRAUD A Moldovan court has sentenced former oligarch and politician Vlad Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison for his role in a massive banking fraud scandal widely referred to as the country’s “theft of the century.”The ruling marks a major development in […]

Super Eagles stars shine across Europe as Iheanacho’s brace sends Celtic into Scottish Cup final Nigerian footballers continued to make headlines across Europe over the weekend, with standout performances in Scotland, Spain, Italy, Germany and beyond, as Kelechi Iheanacho led the charge with a match-winning brace for Celtic. The Super Eagles forward was the standout […]

Meghan Markle says she was ‘most trolled person in the world’ amid online bullying concerns Duchess of Sussex opens up on decade long online abuse during Australia visit as she advocates stronger social media responsibility and youth mental health protection. Meghan Markle has revealed she endured years of relentless online harassment, describing herself as once […]