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Two separate incidents in Austrian Tyrol and Italian Vierschach resulted in fatalities due to avalanches on the day after Christmas.

A 14-year-old skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in France when he and six others were caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste.

The owner and architect of a Turkish hotel that collapsed during a devastating earthquake last year have been sentenced to over eighteen years in prison. 72 people died in the Isias hotel.

Pope Francis urges for a Christmas truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, recalling historical examples of spontaneous ceasefires during the festive season.

Dictators often seek refuge in certain countries for specific reasons. Some recent examples include the ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad finding asylum in Russia.

Iran is facing a severe energy crisis as the industry comes to a standstill and the country experiences harsh winter weather.

A helicopter crashed into the fourth floor of a hospital in Mugla, Turkey, resulting in the death of four occupants. The incident occurred in the southwestern part of Turkey.

A French court on Friday imposed heavy sentences on multiple men for their role in the jihadist beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020, a murder that deeply shocked France.

The European Commission is assisting Mayotte and African countries like Mozambique affected by cyclone Chido. Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden have offered tents and other goods at the request of France.

At least eight migrants have died in the waters of the Aegean Sea between the Greek island of Rhodos and the Turkish mainland as their boat capsized. The coast guard managed to rescue eighteen people, eight of whom were injured, while many others are still missing. This incident adds to the recent tragedies in the region.

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has caused even more headaches for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

European leaders, including Premier Dick Schoof and Giorgia Meloni, met to discuss creating a stable regime in Syria and innovative solutions for migrant returns.

Dominique Pelicot and 51 accomplices are set to receive their sentences in the high-profile rape case of Gisèle Pelicot, a case that has shocked France.

Recent footage emerged showing Belgian serial killer and rapist Marc Dutroux being pelted in Nivelles prison, where he is currently serving a life sentence.

The escape of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad to Moscow was meticulously planned, ensuring his safety and comfort upon arrival in Russia.

A shocking case in Avignon reveals how Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife Gisèle Pelicot for nearly a decade to allow himself and other men to rape her, as the trial continues with 51 other defendants.

Turkey emerges as the big winner in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's fall, as they are set to launch a large-scale invasion of northern Syria to drive out Kurdish militias.

A mass grave containing at least 100,000 opponents of the Assad regime has been discovered near Damascus, Syria by the Syrian Emergency Task Force, a US-based NGO.

The island of Mayotte is facing a devastating aftermath following a powerful cyclone that has left thousands homeless and in need of urgent assistance.

At least 37 people have lost their lives in Istanbul, Turkey in the past six weeks after consuming fake alcohol, according to the governor's office.

Negotiators are close to reaching an agreement regarding the release of hostages in Gaza before Christmas.

A French man who admitted to allowing his drugged wife to be raped by strangers has asked for forgiveness during his closing statement in court.

According to Financial Times, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad reportedly sent 21 planes filled with cash to Moscow between 2018 and 2019. The majority of the money, in the form of dollars and euros, was allegedly used for luxury purchases and military acquisitions.

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 rare lunar phenomenon is set to occur on Sunday as the full moon will 'wobble' due to a celestial event that happens once every 18.6 years. Find out more about what astronomers are looking for at Stonehenge.

The US military has evacuated American tourist Travis Timmerman (29) from Syria.

French President Macron appoints the political veteran François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France to lead the country out of a political crisis and impasse.

An American tourist, Travis Timmerman (29), who had been missing since June, was discovered in one of the prisons of the Assad regime by Syrians searching the facilities. Timmerman had been detained in Syria for entering the country without proper documentation while traveling as a pilgrim from Lebanon.

Residents of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are expressing concerns over the rapid growth in tourism, particularly around the Christmas season.

Experts analyze the consequences of the unexpected downfall of the Assad regime in Syria and the impact on various international players.