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At least three people have died and four others have been seriously injured in a bus accident in northern Norway.

A 14-year-old skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in France when he and six others were caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste.

The owner and architect of a Turkish hotel that collapsed during a devastating earthquake last year have been sentenced to over eighteen years in prison. 72 people died in the Isias hotel.

The city of Rome is facing challenges in preparing for the Roman Catholic Jubilee Year in 2025, despite the Vatican being ready for the event.

Police in the northern German city of Bremerhaven arrested a man on Sunday who threatened to commit "serious crimes" at the city's Christmas market in a TikTok video. Authorities stated that there is no danger to the residents. Further details about the arrest or the seriousness of the threats were not disclosed.

Turkey emerges as the big winner in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's fall, as they are set to launch a large-scale invasion of northern Syria to drive out Kurdish militias.

Italian speleologist Ottavia Piana is trapped in the Abisso Bueno Fonteno cave at a depth of 600 meters for the second time in a year, leading to a complex rescue operation in Bergamo, Italy.

At least twelve people have been found dead in a ski resort in Georgia.

Prominent Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and two of her band members have been arrested after the singer performed without a headscarf, defying the strict rules of the Islamist regime in the country.

A man has been arrested in Northern France for allegedly shooting and killing five people at and near a migrant camp. The bodies of two security guards and two migrants were discovered in Loon-Plage, near Dunkirk. Another victim's body was found in Wormhout, about 5 kilometers south.

A rare lunar phenomenon is set to occur on Sunday as the full moon will 'wobble' due to a celestial event that happens once every 18.6 years. Find out more about what astronomers are looking for at Stonehenge.

Residents of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are expressing concerns over the rapid growth in tourism, particularly around the Christmas season.

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.

The storm Darragh has tragically resulted in the loss of two lives in the United Kingdom. Thousands of homes across the country were left without power as a result.

A man in northern Canada jumped onto a polar bear to protect his wife who was being attacked. A neighbor also came to their aid. The bear later died after being shot by the neighbor.

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 has struck the American state of California, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake initially reported as 6.6, hit the town of Ferndale at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The US National Tsunami Center has issued a tsunami warning for the northern coastline of the state, particularly around San Francisco Bay.

Two children were shot on Wednesday at an elementary school near Palermo, in northern California. The shooter committed suicide after shooting the children, according to the Butte County sheriff.

Eleven babies in Navarra, northern Spain, have recently been affected by hypertrichosis, also known as Werewolf Syndrome, due to the use of the drug minoxidil by one of the parents.

The Irish government coalition of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael is preparing for a new term despite opposition attacks. Current partner the Greens suffered major losses in the recent election.

Residents remain cautious to return despite ceasefire in place, impacting both human and animal life in the area.

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.

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.

A recent study revealed that prehistoric humans were not alone, based on footprints found in Kenya.

Mexico vows to retaliate against any US tariff hike with its own, as tensions rise over Trump's threats to increase import duties on Mexican goods.

A village in northern Italy has seen a sudden surge in online gambling activities, with residents reportedly winning consistently. Authorities suspect organized crime involvement and money laundering schemes.

Israel and Hezbollah are said to have reached an agreement on the main points of a ceasefire deal, with Israel retaining the right to take military action if the terms are violated.

The storm brings strong winds, heavy rainfall, snow, and ice with it.

Storm Bert brings strong winds, heavy rain, snow, and ice, causing widespread disruption in the UK and Ireland. Over 60,000 households in Ireland and parts of the UK left without power. Transportation systems affected, with roads closed and flights and ferry services disrupted.

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.

A Christmas tree was cut down in Northern Italy to decorate St. Peter's Square in the Vatican for the holidays, sparking protests from environmental activists.