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Costa Rica's increased control over its main seaport has disrupted the flow of cocaine to Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Two Iraqis of Kurdish origin and two Greeks were charged in the case involving the transport of half a million XTC pills from the Netherlands to Greece.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports a significant decline in the number of wild animals since 1970, with populations of mammals, fish, and reptiles decreasing by nearly three-quarters globally. What are the causes of this decline, what does it mean for humanity, and what can be done about it? Five questions.

An Israeli defense company in Gothenburg was shot at on Thursday morning, marking another violent attack on an Israeli target in Scandinavia in just a few weeks. The Iranian regime is suspected to be behind these attacks, utilizing Swedish gangs to carry out the violence.

The European Court of Auditors warns about the increasing trend of incorrect spending by the European Union for the third consecutive year.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a plea for tougher EU measures against illegal migration, prompting a strong response from EU official Ursula von der Leyen.

EU parliamentarians are gearing up for a confrontational session with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is set to deliver a speech amidst mounting criticism and accusations of corruption.

British critics are overwhelmingly negative about Boris Johnson's book 'Unleashed', with only his own Daily Telegraph being mild. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

As conflict escalates between Israel and Hezbollah, over a million people in Lebanon are fleeing, leading to concerns about a new refugee influx in Europe.

A Belgian bio-engineer is facing trial for allegedly poisoning his best friend with rat poison. The accused was reportedly inspired by an infamous British serial killer.

The US government is facing challenges as the Middle East slides towards a broader war, with Iran's recent direct attack on Israel leading to increased tensions. Despite efforts to maintain peace, the American approach seems to have failed.

German police have arrested a Chinese spy in Leipzig. The spy, Yaqi X., was found to be passing sensitive documents containing confidential aviation data to another spy from the People's Republic. The arrest was announced today by the Attorney General.

Venezuelan opposition leader and human rights activist María Corina Machado has been honored with the Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize for her outstanding efforts in defending human rights.

Switzerland and Italy have redrawn a new border along the top of the Matterhorn, one of the highest mountains in Europe spanning both countries.

Pope Francis's upcoming four-day visit to Belgium is turning into a star-studded event, but is also overshadowed by Belgian church scandals.

European Union's multi-billion spending in Africa to combat migration issues has been found to be largely ineffective, according to a critical report by the European Court of Auditors.

Residents in the southern state urged to register to vote with image of European country instead of American state.

Storm Boris, which has been wreaking havoc across Europe, is now hitting Italy, causing rivers to overflow and leading to alarming situations in various towns and cities.