Nato has said it will enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea, and Estonia has sent a patrol ship to protect its Estlink1 undersea power cable, after Russia was…
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UK: MoD lost Machine guns and pistols among firearms-Report
A pistol, rifle and deactivated World War One machine gun were among the items lost or stolen from Ministry of Defence facilities over the past two years. Figures uncovered by…
UK: Ariana Grande spreads festive cheer in Manchester
Ariana Grande has spread some festive cheer by donating Christmas presents to children in hospitals across Manchester. The American pop star has supported Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital since May 2017,…
Europe: Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy-police
French and Italian police say they have broken up an international fraud ring that was passing poor quality bottles of wine off as vintages worth up to €15,000 (£12,500) each.…
France: alcohol-free wine on the market
In the vineyards of Bordeaux, the unspeakable has become the drinkable. Wine without alcohol has arrived. The heresy of yesterday is now – thanks to science and economic crisis –…
Turkey: Twelve dead in ammunition factory blast
An explosion at an ammunition and explosives factory in north-west Turkey has killed at least 12 people and injured four others. The blast happened at 08:25 local time (05:25 GMT)…
UK: Officers injured in deliberate car ramming
Two police officers have been injured after a police car was deliberately rammed in Crossmaglen in County Armagh on Tuesday morning. The officers were on patrol at about 05:30 GMT…
UK: Government calls for pause on Vauxhall plant closure
The Government has called for car giant Stellantis to review its plans to close Luton’s Vauxhall van factory. The move was confirmed by the Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds who has…
UK: Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban
The UK motor industry is being consulted over how the phasing-out of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 will work, the government has announced. The ban on sales of…
Serbia: Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power
Tens of thousands of homes in Bosnia and Herzegovina were without electricity after heavy snow and winds that also brought traffic chaos in neighbouring Croatia and Serbia. “Despite efforts and continuous…