Hantavirus detected on the world's most remote inhabited island
A British man who was traveling on the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Donkeys help fight wildfires in Spain
They don't slide down a pole or wear a firefighter's uniform, but in Spain, a group of donkeys have officially joined the ranks of the local fire department.
Cleaning woman sets fire to hospital in 6 places and risks 10 years in prison
A 45-year-old cleaning woman is being prosecuted in Belgium for setting six fires at the AZ Ostend in August 2025. Her case was heard before the criminal court in Bruges on Tuesday.
Lyhanna death leads to urgency: France speeds up 70,000 child abuse cases
The death of 11-year-old Lyhanna in France will not have been in vain: the French court will speed up 70,000 files on violence against children.
Protest against Trump family persists in Albania
Protests against the Trump family's plans have been going on for days in Albania. The protest is known as the "flamingo revolution" and does not seem to be subsiding.
Dog with 1.5 million followers stolen, sold, slaughtered and eaten for 23 euros
A dog with more than 1.5 million followers on Douyin - the Chinese version of TikTok - was stolen, sold for just 23 euros and then slaughtered and eaten, according to its owner. The case sparked much public outcry and revived the debate over China's dog meat laws.
Trump administration may nod one more team out of World Cup last minute
Serious concerns overshadow the tournament just before the first whistle. Just days before the start of the World Cup, FIFA faces one of the doomsday scenarios feared in advance. After all, the U.S. government did not issue all the requested visas to the Iranian delegation, creating a delicate situation that could quickly take on a diplomatic dimension and cause a global media storm in no time.
World Cup: Captain of Iraq questioned for 7 hours upon arrival in U.S.
The 32nd edition of the World Cup is upon us. On the weekend, host countries Mexico, Canada and the United States are hosting 48 male country teams. However, the tense geopolitical global situation ensures that not every country participating in the final tournament will be received with equally open arms.
Boat capsizes off coast of Malta: 10 migrants die
Italian rescue workers have recovered 10 bodies after a boat carrying migrants capsized about 45 nautical miles off the coast of Malta.
Drug lord strikes deal in court and is released for 1.5 million euros
Drug criminal Flamur S. struck a deal with the Belgian federal prosecutor's office through a so-called Prior Recognition of Guilt (VES). In exchange for his admission of guilt and a payment of 1.5 million euros, he received a lenient sentence of five years in prison, two of which were effective.