Australia: Police arrest 13 in largest cocaine bust in country’s history

Australian police have arrested 13 people in what authorities described as the largest-ever cocaine bust in the country’s history. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said on Monday that they had…

Russia: Moscow races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war- SIPRI

New research shows that the revenues of Russia’s top defence contractors outpaced those of their United States and European counterparts last year, as they increased weapons production more effectively than…

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Irania: Rapper Toomaj Salehi freed after death sentence overturned

An Iranian rapper who was sentenced to death for supporting anti-government protests has been released from prison after two years. Toomaj Salehi was arrested in October 2022 after publicly supporting protests…

Netherlands: UN court to rule on key climate questions

The world’s top court has begun hearing evidence in a significant case that may clarify the legal responsibilities of governments in relation to climate change. The International Court of Justice…

Greece: Two die as Storm Bora sweeps across the country

Two men have died as torrential rains and gale-force winds cause flooding and damage across Greece. More than 30cm of rain was reported to have fallen on the island of…

Norway: Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape

The son of Norway’s crown princess Mette-Marit has been arrested on suspicion of rape. Marius Borg Høiby, 27, is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne, Crown Prince…

UK: CEO of Stellantis (Jeep, Peugeot and Chrysler brands owner) abruptly quits in boardroom clash

The boss of car making giant Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, has quit with immediate effect following a boardroom clash. His abrupt exit from the company – which owns…

USA: Trump threatens 100% tariff on Brics nations if they try to replace dollar

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they were to create a rival currency to the US dollar. “The idea…