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A 100-year-old former German SS guard might face prosecution for his alleged atrocities committed during the World War II.

A provider in Finland reported a damaged internet cable, with the Finnish police suspecting a crime. The cable, connecting Finland and Sweden, experienced damage causing a major outage in Finland.

AAP Foundation rescues twelve lions, including nine cubs, from a French circus where they were kept locked in circus wagons in violation of French law.

A mysterious plane stowaway, who hopped from toilet to toilet on a Delta Airlines flight and was escorted off at Charles de Gaulle, claims to have been poisoned by the Russian secret service.

At least two people have died and dozens are injured in an accident involving a Spanish bus in the southwestern part of France. The bus collided with a cliff on a mountain road near Andorra, in the ski resort of Porté-Puymorens.

Donald Trump has appointed Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos as his top advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

A police report holds former Brazil president responsible for thwarted coup, accusing Bolsonaro of actively participating in the plot.

French police are searching for 13-year-old Morgane from Pabu, who went missing after a heated argument with her parents over her phone.

French investigators have discovered two unknown human DNA traces in the investigation into the death of Émile, a 2-year-old boy who went missing in the summer of 2023.

An 18-year-old Belgian woman accuses a French rugby player of rape during their vacation in Malta. The events took place last summer but have only recently been leaked to the press.

A woman manages to hop from toilet to toilet in an attempt to fly for free from New York to Paris, causing concerns among fellow passengers.

Envelopes containing powder were sent to a private high school in Chalon-sur-Saône, France, with traces of plague bacteria found in one of the envelopes. Authorities are investigating the incident.

The Public Prosecution Service has completed its closing arguments in the rape case involving Gisèle Pelicot, with demands for prison sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years for the 51 defendants.

A small town in Germany is facing traffic chaos due to a group of peeing mice, resulting in traffic lights being out for 5 days.

A millionaire's wife in Belgium was caught lying about a watch theft, as the Patek Philippe was found in her car. How did the police uncover the truth?

In light of Putin's continuous threats with nuclear weapons, Germany is shaken awake, with anxious citizens fearing the worst.

The recent crash of a DHL cargo plane in Vilnius, which resulted in the death of the pilot and injuries to crew members, has led to speculation regarding possible sabotage or technical failure.

European countries express concern over potential decline in US support for Kiev due to escalating conflict in Ukraine.

Israel and Hezbollah are said to have reached an agreement on the main points of a ceasefire deal, with Israel retaining the right to take military action if the terms are violated.

French prosecutors have demanded a twenty-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, the main suspect in a large-scale rape case involving his wife, Gisèle Pelicot.

Iran is set to hold talks with France, Germany, and the United Kingdom regarding its nuclear program, as confirmed by an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

RWE CEO Markus Krebber warns of a collapsing electricity grid in Germany and demands rapid capacity expansion in response to a recent sharp rise in electricity prices.

A police officer in Berlin, Germany, has been temporarily suspended after allegedly drugging and sexually torturing two male colleagues during a party.

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel shares her thoughts on migration policy, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk in her upcoming autobiography.

German Defense Minister Pistorius has offered the party leadership to Scholz, resolving the internal struggle within SPD. Read more on telegraaf.nl

A Christmas tree was cut down in Northern Italy to decorate St. Peter's Square in the Vatican for the holidays, sparking protests from environmental activists.

Netherlands and France join forces to combat anti-Semitism in Europe, with a focus on concrete actions rather than just words. A crisis situation is acknowledged with calls for urgent measures.

Germany and Finland have launched an investigation after an undersea data cable between the countries was damaged, warning about the dangers of 'hybrid warfare' amidst heightened tensions with Russia.

French farmers are gearing up for a new wave of protests with blockades, fires, and demonstrations in response to various grievances. The government has warned against violence as tensions rise.

A bloc of EU member states is at odds with the European Parliament over proposed changes to the contentious deforestation law, diminishing the likelihood of an agreement.