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Several individuals, including actors and a football player, have sought refuge in Russia for various reasons and under different circumstances.

A Syrian activist, who had previously sought asylum in the Netherlands, was found dead in the notorious Sednaya prison in Damascus. His unexpected return to Syria did not end well.

Exploring the controversy surrounding 'ghost guns' and the use of homemade firearms in the United States and beyond.

A Chinese man suspected of the murder of a heavily pregnant woman in Haarlem in 2004 has been placed on Europol's Most Wanted list. The suspect, Jian Xia, is believed to be living in Spain under an alias.

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.

World leaders gather under heavy security for the reopening of Notre-Dame in Paris, five years after a devastating fire destroyed the iconic cathedral.

The US Secretary of State has urged Turkey to protect civilians in Syria, including minorities, in a discussion with the Turkish Foreign Minister.

Syrian jihadists have reportedly captured the city of Daraa in the southern part of the country, following a deal with the army of President Bashar al-Assad.

The father of baby Santiago, who was kidnapped by his parents just seventeen days after birth in Paris, has been handed over to France by Dutch authorities.

Israel is facing increasing international criticism following a new report by Amnesty accusing the country of genocide in Gaza. Find out how Israel is responding to these accusations.

Political parties in the Netherlands have reached a deal to support the budget of Minister Klever after uncertainties surrounding it due to a cut in funding for UNRWA.

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

Georgian police deployed a water cannon and tear gas at new pro-European protests in the capital Tbilisi. Demonstrators carrying Georgian and European flags threw fireworks.

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.

The Syrian civil war has intensified with various groups fighting against each other in Syria. The conflict has escalated with a major rebel offensive, leading to renewed clashes in the country.

Iran has pledged full support to the Syrian government following rebel attacks on Aleppo, the country's second city.

Belgium becomes the first country in the world to implement a special labor law for sex workers, granting specific rights to prostitutes in employment.

Aleppo, a significant city in Syria, is now mostly under the control of jihadists, posing a major challenge for the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad with the support of Russia. Read more for further details.

Serbia denies involvement in an explosion near a power plant in Kosovo, as accusations from Kosovo are deemed unfounded. The incident has sparked tensions between the two nations.

Belgian actor and TV presenter Tom Waes was involved in a serious accident in Antwerp, where he was driving a vintage Porsche. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but is now out of danger.

Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have seized half of the city of Aleppo according to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Syrian army is said to be retreating from the city.

Italian police, in collaboration with European agencies, conduct large-scale raids on suspects involved in the illegal streaming of TV programs across Europe.

The Moroccan police have arrested the fugitive top criminal Samir 'Patatje'. The arrest took place in Morocco a month ago near Casablanca. Samir, also known as 'Patatje' or 'Samir Turtle', is suspected of being involved in the smuggling of XTC pills to Morocco and human trafficking.

Drugging, the act of secretly administering alcohol or drugs to someone's drink, will become a standalone offense in the United Kingdom.

A Russian passenger plane operated by Azimuth Airlines caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport in Turkey. All passengers were safely evacuated.

Israel accuses Iran of being behind the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE, escalating tensions between the two countries.

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.

The United States has officially recognized Edmundo González as the elected president of Venezuela, as announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Many experts are trying to understand Putin's recent threat to use nuclear weapons amidst escalating tensions with the West.

President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.