France Marks New Year with Car Burnings: Almost 1000 Vehicles Torched, Over 400 Arrested
france January 2, 2025 10:33France welcomed the year 2025 with celebrations marred by car burnings and arrests in several cities, including the capital Paris.
France welcomed the year 2025 with celebrations marred by car burnings and arrests in several cities, including the capital Paris.
A missing woman has been found in England after more than 50 years since her disappearance.
Around 800,000 people in the southeast of France are experiencing a loss of mobile phone services and limited television reception due to a suspected act of sabotage on a communication tower near Lyon.
Winning the lottery may seem like a dream come true, but for many, it turns into a nightmare. Numerous stories of lottery winners ending up in misery and tragedy raise questions about the true value of winning big money.
Researchers reveal new insights into the reconstruction of Stonehenge and its origins
The British police have confiscated £2 million (€2.4 million) from controversial American influencers Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, accused of large-scale tax evasion in the United Kingdom.
The escape of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad to Moscow was meticulously planned, ensuring his safety and comfort upon arrival in Russia.
A recent archaeological discovery in Somerset, England, sheds light on a gruesome massacre dating back around 4000 years. The findings suggest a particularly violent attack, where around 37 people were slaughtered and eaten in a cave system in Charterhouse, a Roman town.
A convicted terrorist is suing the owner of an English pub for a 'racist' sign. The pub's sign depicts an Arab-looking man with a turban, which the terrorist claims incites violence. The man, Khalid Baqa, received a prison sentence in England in 2018 for inciting violence through writings. Locals are outraged by the lawsuit, as the pub, The Saracen's Head Inn, has a 500-year history with the same sign.
A man has been arrested in Northern France for allegedly shooting and killing five people at and near a migrant camp. The bodies of two security guards and two migrants were discovered in Loon-Plage, near Dunkirk. Another victim's body was found in Wormhout, about 5 kilometers south.
A couple in England walked around for days with the body of a 2-year-old toddler in a stroller.
A goat skull that accompanied Napoleon on board the ship Bellerophon has been auctioned for 5,000 pounds at the British auction house Hansons, making it around 8,000 euros. The unique skull belonged to the ship's goat that provided milk to Napoleon and his entourage.
The storm Darragh has tragically resulted in the loss of two lives in the United Kingdom. Thousands of homes across the country were left without power as a result.
A family member of Putin mistakenly reveals the number of missing soldiers during a meeting, causing a stir.
Former nurse Lucy Letby, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the deaths of babies and attempted murders, has been questioned about other suspicious deaths.
Bear, a retired British police dog, successfully locates a missing man leading to a heartwarming reunion.
Drugging, the act of secretly administering alcohol or drugs to someone's drink, will become a standalone offense in the United Kingdom.
The storm brings strong winds, heavy rainfall, snow, and ice with it.
Storm Bert brings strong winds, heavy rain, snow, and ice, causing widespread disruption in the UK and Ireland. Over 60,000 households in Ireland and parts of the UK left without power. Transportation systems affected, with roads closed and flights and ferry services disrupted.
An escaped emu has been freely roaming the area of Boston and Spilsby in England for weeks, with attempts to capture it proving unsuccessful. Local authorities urge residents to stop wild chases to avoid harming the bird.
A newborn girl in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England, will have to live with the wrong gender on her birth certificate due to a registration error.
The 32-year-old suspect accused of throwing stones at homeless people will remain in custody in France for the time being. An investigating judge decided on Friday that he will remain in pre-trial detention, the French Public Prosecutor's Office announced on Saturday.
A man from England who claimed to be partially disabled due to a car accident was caught participating in a tractor-pulling competition, leading to his benefits being revoked.
A homeless man was found dead on the streets of Lyon, France, possibly killed by a concrete block. The incident shows similarities to a prior case in Rotterdam.
Nearly six hundred officers have been dismissed for misconduct in the UK in the past year, according to the College of Policing.
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, has been found to reduce the risk of kidney failure in patients with diabetes, adding to the growing list of beneficial effects of this popular drug.
Ticketmaster invalidates numerous overpriced Oasis tickets, making them available for purchase again. Find out when and where you can buy them.
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is in a predicament as Donald Trump files an official complaint against his party.
Activities at Birmingham Airport in England came to a halt temporarily due to a suspicious vehicle. The building was evacuated as a precaution, police reported. All flights were suspended.
A person was killed and fifteen others were taken to hospital following a collision between two trains in Wales. The incident occurred near the Welsh village of Llanbrynmair, between Machynlleth in Wales and Shrewsbury in England.