Police in Austria have issued a European arrest warrant for a woman they believe posed as a shaman to defraud victims out of large sums of money. Police said they…
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Italy: Police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily
Italian police have launched a series of raids targeting Mafia clans operating in and around the Sicilian capital Palermo. More than 1,200 officers were involved in the operation, which the…
UK: Gas terminal welcomes Keir Starmer nuclear pledge
The owner of a major gas terminal said it welcomed Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to “build, baby, build” more nuclear power stations. There has been speculation that the firm which…
UK: BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharply
Oil giant BP has said it will “fundamentally reset” its strategy as profits dropped sharply last year. It is widely expected to say later this month that it will scale…
Spain: Luis Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales has told a court he is “absolutely sure” Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso gave her consent before he kissed her at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023. The…
UK: Harry Potter book saved from bin sells for £21,000
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, set to be thrown away, has been sold at auction for more than £21,000. The item went under the…
UK: New writing needs protection from AI-Makar
Scottish writers and publishers are considering innovative ways to tackle challenges they face from artificial intelligence (AI). Scotland’s Makar Peter Mackay said he had “huge concerns” about the technology in…
Germany: Young men are turning to the far right
The AfD – which has long been accused of anti-migrant rhetoric – is celebrating endorsements from tech billionaire, Elon Musk, who owns the social media site X. He has hosted…
Spain: An economy fast becoming the envy of Europe
It’s a chilly mid-winter afternoon in Segovia, in central Spain, and tourists are gathered at the foot of the city’s Roman aqueduct, gazing up at its famous arches and taking…
Kosovo: PM Albin Kurti’s party leading but short of majority – partial results
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti has claimed victory for his party in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, although partial results suggest he is short of a majority. Kurti’s ruling Vetevendosje party has…