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France

Four people injured in knife attack in Lyon metro

The attack took place early Sunday afternoon, according to the Rhône prefecture. Passengers had earlier reported the erratic behaviour of an individual wielding a knife.

Travel News

Tourists face fines for stealing sand and shells from Italian beach

Stealing sand from Sardinia's beaches could cost you up to €3,000 in fines.

Netherlands

Police arrest man as hostage situation ends in Dutch town of Ede

The reason for the hostage-taking was not clear, but police said on X that “at the moment there is no indication of a terrorist motive.”

Italy

Thousands gather to pay tribute to mudered priest Don Peppe Diana

Crowds remembering the late clergyman demanded a future without the Camorra.

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Green News

EU to introduce 10-year prison sentences for environmental crimes

Countries will have two years to put the updated directive, which covers crimes 'comparable to ecocide', into national law.

Business

Montenegro court rules to extradite Terraform Labs founder to US

A spokeswoman for the High Court said that Kwon’s lawyers have three days to appeal against the ruling.

United Kingdom

Idris Elba calls for ban on machetes and 'zombie' knives in the UK

The star of "Luther" helped to launch a new campaign called Don’t Stop Your Future, with an art installation in London's Parliament Square.

Economy

EU greenlights creation of anti-money laundering watchdog

The EU still needs to decide where the new agency will be headquartered.

France

French serial killer's ex-wife on trial

Monique Olivier, the ex-wife of France's most notorious serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial again as an accomplice in the kidnapping and murder of three other females.

Mexico

Protests erupt in Mexico as first non-binary magistrate found dead

Jesús Ociel Baena, Mexicos's first openly non-binary magistrate, was found dead at home on Monday, sparking protests from the LGBTQ+ community in Mexico City.

Travel News

Why is Milan banning late night takeaways in its city centre?

Milan is cracking down on late night revellers with a ban on takeaway food and drink.

Culture news

Israeli police arrest American tourist smashing museum statues

The tourist was caught breaking Roman statues in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

Business

How are Swedish criminals using Spotify to launder money?

Criminals in Sweden are using cryptocurrency to pay for Spotify streams and clean their dirty money.

USA

Trial accusing Trump of lying about his wealth begins in New York

The fraud lawsuit that could cost former US President Donald Trump control of some of his most prized properties went on trial on Monday.

World News

Memorial to victims of Belgian serial killer Marc Dutroux opens

The fathers of Julie and Melissa, young victims of the serial killer and rapist, attended the inauguration of a memorial in their memory. The white garden stands on the very spot Dutroux held the girls captive for several months.

Economy

Shoplifting surges in UK as retail workers face violence and abuse

Major retailers have warned that a new 'epidemic' is becoming serious enough to eat into their profits.

Culture news

'That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson sentenced over rape of two women

The actor, who has been in custody since May, maintains his innocence and his attorneys plan to appeal.

Travel News

Manhunt for escaped terror suspect causes delays at UK airports

A police manhunt for a terror suspect has caused queues at UK airports.

Italy

Italy's Meloni promises change in lawless town near Naples

The right-wing prime minister travelled to the crime-ridden town of Caivano after the horrifying rape of two minors, despite protests against the government's recent cuts to social benefits.

Money

Most purchase scams now start on social media, says major UK bank

New data released by British bank Barclays shows almost nine out of 10 purchase scams start on social media.