Russian spies sentenced in Slovenia after pleading guilty
Pair’s conviction could pave way for inclusion in any future prisoner exchange between Russia and west Two Russian deep-cover spies arrested in Slovenia have pleaded...
Month : July 2024
Venice cuts size of tourist parties to 25 to reduce impact on city
Tourists face fines of €25-500 if they fail to comply with measures, which also ban the use of loudspeakers Venice will limit the size of...
Wednesday briefing: Where France’s €1.6bn plan to clean up the Seine for the Olympics went wrong
In today’s newsletter: The government has spent €1.6bn improving the river, but an ancient sewage system and the climate are muddying the waters • Sign...
Two men die after helicopter crashes into building near Irish village
Police say crash happened at about 3.30pm on farmland near Killucan, County Westmeath Two men have died after the helicopter they were travelling in crashed...
German man sentenced to death in Belarus pardoned by Lukashenko
Rico Krieger, 30, had been found guilty on terrorism charges in case held behind closed doors A German man sentenced to death in Belarus has...
Olympic ‘Last Supper’ DJ files legal complaint after torrent of online abuse
Barbara Butch has received homophobic abuse Legal complaint is precursor to possible police action Latest medal table | Live Paris schedule | Full results The...
EU states ‘not properly investigating’ reports of rights violations at borders
Fundamental rights body warns of flawed approach to credible accounts of ill-treatment and loss of life Authorities in EU member states are not doing enough...
Drug smugglers targeting Oslo as gateway into Europe
Mayor of Norwegian capital, Anne Lindboe, says drugs worth up to £570m have entered through the port The mayor of Oslo has warned that drug...
Billionaire Putin ally forfeits £750,000 in UK sanctions case
NCA said forfeiture of cash belonging to Petr Aven was first time it has recovered, rather than frozen, sanctioned funds A UK aide to one...
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia says forces have seized control of village of Vovche in Donetsk region
Russian defence ministry says troops continue to make gains in Donetsk province, as Ukrainian president visits frontline in Kharkiv Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had arrived...
