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A deadly migrant route has claimed the lives of six individuals aboard fishing boats heading to the Canary Islands.

In eastern Germany, a family has lost ownership of their house after 85 years as the court ruled that the property was not rightfully theirs due to the forced sale by Jewish previous residents in 1939.

North Korea has issued a response to the political turmoil in its neighboring South Korea, criticizing President Yoon Suk-yeol's actions. The North Korean news agency KCNA described the situation as chaotic, labeling South Korea as a 'gangster state.' This comes as the South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk-yeol's office.

Greenpeace has agreed to pay a €363,000 settlement to Shell in order to end legal action over protest against oil rig. The organization will refrain from demonstrating at three Shell oil and gas fields in the North Sea for the next five years.

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in a detention center using underwear, according to an official from the Ministry of Justice. Kim had resigned last Wednesday and was arrested on Sunday for his alleged role in declaring a state of emergency.

Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to come up with a new proposal in the coming months for taxing tobacco products in the EU, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.

Divers from the New York Police Department are combing through the largest pond in Central Park in search of the weapon used to murder UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson.

A drunk ambulance driver in Germany left an 88-year-old woman waiting in freezing temperatures after pulling over to take a nap, while the patient was still inside the vehicle.

A veertigtal heads of state and government officials, including Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelenski, are set to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was devastated by a fire in April 2019.

A 37-year-old Iraqi asylum seeker, Ali A., has been arrested in the Bavarian city of Augsburg for planning an attack on the Christmas market. German media reports indicate that Ali A. has connections to the terrorist group Islamic State.

Shell merges its UK oil and gas units with Norwegian producer Equinor to create the largest independent producer in the UK North Sea.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and appointed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Choi Byung-hyuk, as the new Defense Minister, according to Yonhap news agency.

The controversial South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly declared and then revoked a military state of emergency, causing political turmoil in the country.

Following an unexpected military coup attempt by President Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea is in a state of political turmoil as opposition parties initiate impeachment proceedings.

Eindhoven chipmaker NXP is partnering with Taiwanese TSMC giant to expand a billion-dollar factory in Singapore for the Chinese market.

South Korean ministers express their intention to collectively offer their resignation to the premier following the emergency declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol.

President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea has declared a state of emergency in a late-night televised address, leading to backlash from his own party and the opposition.

Dutch companies from the wind sector are stepping in to help Ukraine by building a series of windmills amidst the ongoing energy crisis in the war-torn country.

President-elect Donald Trump is known for his advocacy of the Madman Theory, utilizing unpredictability as a strategic political instrument. Learn more about this theory and its implications in the upcoming administration.

The Malta summit marked the end of the Cold War, but recent events suggest otherwise. Learn about the historic meeting and its relevance today.

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.

A storm sweeping over Greece has claimed the lives of at least two people and caused damage to roads and buildings.

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

Residents remain cautious to return despite ceasefire in place, impacting both human and animal life in the area.

Persistent heavy rains have caused floods, mudslides, and landslides in four different districts in the province of North Sumatra. The incidents resulted in multiple casualties.

The situation in Mozambique is escalating as protests continue and the President seeks safety in a coastal town.

An old debt repayment deal between Ukraine and Russia turns sour as Russian military uses bombers sold by Ukraine against them.

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?