Poland shuts airports over Russia drone threat
Poland shuts airports over Russia drone threat as Donald Tusk warns Moscow is preparing hybrid strikes on European states backing Ukraine.
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Ingrid Alexandra crown princess in Norway’s 600-year first
Ingrid Alexandra crown princess at 22, and Norway's first female heir in about 600 years. Her surf title, her school row and the oath she now owes.
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King Harald dies at 89 as Haakon takes the throne
King Harald dies after 35 years on Norway's throne, and his son takes over as King Haakon VIII. What the palace and world leaders said.
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King Harald health declared very serious by royal court
King Harald health took a sharp turn as Norway's Royal Court dropped its stable line and the royal family raced to his Oslo hospital bedside.
Lifestyle
Uber Netherlands driver suspension fine among biggest yet
The Uber Netherlands driver suspension fine of €825 million follows a finding that software cut drivers off with no human review.
Travel
Istanbul Airport overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s busiest hub
Istanbul Airport overtakes Heathrow as Europe's busiest hub after July's passenger count, and London's third runway argument just got louder.
Technology
EU AI labelling rules take effect for synthetic media
New EU AI labelling rules now cover deepfakes, cloned voices and machine-written text, with fines reaching millions for providers that skip the marks.
Technology
EU orders Google to open Android and Search to rivals
The EU has ordered Google to open Android and Search to rival AI assistants under the DMA, with data sharing due to start from January 2027.
Health
France confirms first Ebola case on its territory
France has confirmed its first Ebola case, a doctor back from the DR Congo, the first infection detected outside Africa in the current outbreak.
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Marius Borg Høiby sentenced to four years for rape
Marius Borg Høiby sentenced to four years after the Oslo District Court convicted Norway's crown princess's son on two rape counts.
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Pope Leo XIV opens world’s tallest church at Sagrada Familia
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Sagrada Familia on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, and inaugurated the Tower of Jesus Christ, now the world's tallest Catholic church.
Events
Eurovision 2026 kicks off in Vienna tonight as semi-final one launches the competition
Eurovision 2026 semi-final 1 kicks off tonight in Vienna with 15 countries competing. The live show broadcasts on 12 May, with the Grand Final on 16 May.
Technology
EU accuses Meta of failing to keep children off Facebook and Instagram
The EU has accused Meta of failing to stop children under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the Digital Services Act. A fine of up to 6% of global revenue is at stake.
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Crans-Montana bar fire: Co-owner held in custody as prosecutors pursue negligence charges after New Year’s Eve tragedy
Swiss prosecutors have detained Jacques Moretti, one of the co-owners of Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, as they investigate a New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40 people and injured 116.
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French authorities round up more suspects in the Louvre jewellery heist
French police have arrested five new suspects linked to the Louvre jewellery heist, expanding the investigation into one of the country’s most audacious robberies in recent history.
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Spanish photographer spots first-ever white Iberian Lynx [video]
A photographer in southern Spain captured what experts believe to be the first-ever white Iberian Lynx, a leucitic variant of one of the world’s rarest big cats.
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Two suspects arrested in connection with Louvre museum heist
French authorities have arrested two men suspected of taking part in the Louvre museum heist, a daylight robbery that saw priceless jewels worth €88 million stolen from the Paris landmark.
Crime
Paris authorities launch manhunt for Louvre museum robbery suspects
Police in Paris have launched a major search for the suspects behind the Louvre museum robbery, where thieves escaped with priceless French crown jewels during a daring daylight heist.
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Suspect killed by police after ramming car into Manchester synagogue
Four people were injured outside a Manchester synagogue after a car ploughed into a crowd during Yom Kippur, sparking terrorism fears.
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Hamas group arrested in Germany for allegedly plotting terror attack on Jewish sites
Three alleged Hamas members were arrested in Germany for plotting a terror attack on Jewish sites, with weapons seized during raids.
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Who is Marius Borg Hoiby? – Norwegian heir charged with four counts of rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with raping four women and committing other violent offences.
Travel
Winter wonderland: European ski resorts for South African adventurers
Discover Europe’s top ski resorts for South African travellers in 2025, including tips on planning, best times to visit, and top destinations.
International
Travis Scott arrested in Paris: Here’s what we know
The rapper was arrested early Friday morning at the luxurious George V Hotel after an altercation broke out between him and his bodyguard.
Sports
Coco Gauff crashes out of 2024 French Open
Coco Gauff lost to Iga Świątek in the 2024 French Open semifinals, marking another tough exit for the young tennis star.
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Historic Børsen Stock Exchange building in Copenhagen goes up in flames [video]
A fire has severely damaged the historic Børsen Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, Denmark. Here's everything we know.
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International
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky meet with French President Macron
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky quietly slipped away from the Paris Fashion Week frenzy to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Watch: Turkish C-160 Air Force aircraft nearly crashes into Kayseri traffic [video]
A Turkish C-160 aircraft narrowly avoided a major disaster in Kayseri, Central Anatolia, during a training exercise.
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Fashion
Haute Couture Week 2024: Here’s everything you must expect
Christian Dior and Schiaparelli dazzled on the first day of Haute Couture Week in Paris.
