German MPs order hundreds of iPhones on taxpayers’ expense, many go to family
In the final quarter alone, 43.5 per cent of all devices were ordered, including 402 iPhones and 191 iPads worth almost €550,000.
Erdogan presents NATO leaders with personalised revolvers
The gesture was accompanied by a letter from the Turkish side waiving export restrictions on the weapons.
Irish police hunt asylum seeker over killing of US migration activist
Carney, a mother of one who worked locally in healthcare support, had roots in Kerry through her grandparents.
Poll show Le Pen beating any oppenent in 2027 presidential election
According to an Ifop survey for newspaper Le Figaro and TV station LCI, conducted immediately after Le Pen announced her candidacy.
Reform UK faces fresh scrutiny over millions in reported transactions
Farage has consistently described the money as an "unconditional personal gift" intended to fund his security, rather than a political donation.
Estonia orders Moscow-linked Orthodox church to sever ties with Patriarch Kirill
Tallinn has given the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church until late December to appoint a new metropolitan and break from the Moscow Patriarchate or face dissolution proceedings.
Pakistanis on skilled worker visas bring six times as many dependants to Britain
India remains the top nationality for main applicants, also bringing in a huge number of dependents. 2,395 Indians brought in 10,504 dependents.
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Berlin Mayor under fire for lying during major power outage
It was one of the longest outages in the city’s post-war history.
Saxony to dismantle €10 million wind turbine because ‘it’s noisy’
Being almost 170m high, it is the biggest wind turbine in Saxony, supplying periodic energy to around 5,000 households.
Burkini ban ruled ‘discriminatory’ by Austrian court
The Salzburg Regional Administrative Court determined that the ban was not justified by legitimate hygiene or safety reasons.
Germany to borrow more than €800bn by 2030 for infrastructure and defence
Ministers argue the spending surge is needed to revive the economy after years of weak growth, modernise ageing infrastructure and rapidly strengthen armed forces.
MEP Sonneborn slams chat control push: ‘Suspends a fundamental right’
The new vote will take place under different rules, favouring approval because its might be able to pass with minority support.
European Parliament approves major upgrade to air passenger rights
The new rules maintain and reinforce passengers’ entitlement to compensation for delays and cancellations, with fixed amounts unchanged.
European Parliament opens EU-values review of AfD-led ESN party
Any decision to deregister a party would require the absence of objection from Parliament or the Council.
Amsterdam police chief: Enforcing order during Moroccan game would lead to ‘war’
"We realise that as soon as we intervene in Amsterdam-West, we may find ourselves dealing with disturbances all evening".
Kremlin spokesman admits ‘special military operation’ has become ‘a real war’
Russian domestic law and state media have largely avoided the term “war” for the conflict, with critics of that framing facing prosecution under strict legislation.
Seven out of 10 ‘unaccompanied foreign minors’ in Spain found to be 18 or older
The figures come from medical and documentary checks carried out on thousands of young migrants who arrived claiming to be minors.
Belgian police arrest six minors accused of planning chemical attack on school
Within the group, members also referred to school shootings, extremist groups and past acts of violence, police said.
Porsche announces up to 4,000 additional job cuts amid industry pressures
The company, part of the struggling Volkswagen Group, employs around 40,000 people worldwide, with the majority based in Germany.
FIFA under fire for changing own rules after Trump phone call overturns red card
US President publicly welcomed the decision on social media, writing: “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice”.
Thieves steal jewels worth millions in another high-profile French heist
Gendarmes have launched an investigation, but no arrests have been reported so far.
YouTube warns UK creators over plan to boost public broadcasters
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage described the proposals as "appalling state censorship".
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German Greens want to appear more macho
The push comes as the party, traditionally strong among younger, urban and female voters, look to broaden their appeal amid declining support.
Former chancellor Merkel told Rheinmetall “We don’t really need you”, CEO reveals
apperger recounted that Merkel had told the arms sector: "We don't really need you, if there is a problem we call the Americans".
Philip Morris denies using AI tool to influence EU tobacco policy
The company faces a formal complaint in the Netherlands from doctors and health groups over what they call a misleading campaign.
Turkish man suspected of killing six at welfare centre has history of sexual-offence allegations
The man, identified as Fatih Khan G. from Garbsen, near Hanover, opened fire during a scheduled appointment related to a custody dispute.
Tibetan activist dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters in New York
Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 6.30pm local time near East 43rd Street and First Avenue.
Turkish comedian arrested over jokes about Erdoğan
Deniz Göktaş faces investigations for “publicly insulting religious values” and insulting the president, offences under Turkish law that carry potential prison sentences.
Violence against German healthcare workers on the rise
Young staff are disproportionately affected, as nearly 80 per cent of those under 30 have faced violence, compared with 29 per cent of those over 60.
Spanish journalist critical of the government hit with arrest warrant
Vito Quiles has rejected the action as political persecution.