A Dutch citizen, identified as Peter in his sixties, was kidnapped by criminals in Brazil and eventually released after his daughter paid the requested ransom of approximately 25,000 euros.
Sweden has started sending out brochures to its citizens, while Finland launches a website with similar advice, urging people to prepare for a potential war.
Germany and Finland have launched an investigation after an undersea data cable between the countries was damaged, warning about the dangers of 'hybrid warfare' amidst heightened tensions with Russia.
After a thousand days of war, Ukraine and Russia assess the situation of a war of attrition where no winner is yet emerging.
EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell, 77, faced a setback during his latest meeting with EU foreign ministers. Borrell has been frustrated by the EU's stance on Israel, emphasizing more on the Palestinian cause.
Parts of Pakistan and India have been suffering from apocalyptic levels of suffocating smog for weeks, leading to life-threatening situations. Authorities are taking measures to address the extreme pollution.
Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a balcony to his death after expressing criticism of the war in Ukraine.
Tensions escalate as North Korea uses loudspeakers to create psychological pressure on the residents at the border with South Korea.
The EU has decided to implement a new package of sanctions against Iran, mainly due to its military support for Russia in the war with Ukraine.
US gives Ukraine permission to use long-range weapons against targets in Russian territory, surprising European allies. France, UK, and potentially Germany considering similar actions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on his military to prepare for war in a speech delivered to battalion commanders and instructors in Pyongyang.
Construction of the multi-billion dollar new Iron Curtain has begun in Poland. The fortress will include layers of defenses such as steel walls, razor wire, tank ditches, and minefields to secure NATO's eastern flank.
A group of illegal miners in South Africa refuse to leave a gold mine, fearing deportation if they do. The situation in Stilfontein, a town in a northwestern province of South Africa, sheds light on the issue of illegal mining in the region.
Demonstrators in Abkhazia demand president's resignation following unrest over economic agreement with Russia
A member of the German CDU calls for a vote in the Bundestag on a ban on the 'state-dangerous' AfD.
A 79-year-old grandmother was removed from a plane by the police in Turkey with drawn guns after a trip to Bodrum, Turkey. The woman refused to pay nearly ten euros for a half soggy, half frozen tuna sandwich during the flight.
Norwegian fishermen caught 200 kilograms of halibut and a 7,800-ton American nuclear submarine in their nets off the coast of Norway, according to reports.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the mass production of drones for attacks, causing concerns in the West and South Korea about the country's increasing military cooperation with Russia.
The new weather phenomenon DANA has once again led to intense rainfall in parts of Spain, causing worries among the residents.
Russian TV chef Alexei Zimin, known for his outspoken criticism of the war in Ukraine, was found dead in a hotel room. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Spanish meteorological service AEMET has issued a code red warning for Valencia, where more than two hundred people died in floods just two weeks ago. It is the most severe warning the service can issue. Heavy rainfall of 180 millimeters is expected in half a day. Other regions in Spain are also at risk.
Nadezhda Buyanova, a 68-year-old Russian pediatrician, has been sentenced to 5.5 years in a labor camp for allegedly making remarks against Russia's invasion of Ukraine to a 7-year-old patient.
Russian military is utilizing FPV-drones with kilometers-long cables to avoid Ukrainian jammers in the ongoing drone warfare.
Spanish media reports the discovery of the bodies of Rubén and Izan in two different villages in Valencia after severe storms.
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) has released a new video of one of the Israeli hostages in Gaza, urging the Israeli government to make a deal.
The war in Ukraine takes a remarkable turn as North Korean troops are reportedly active in the occupied Russian border region of Kursk. What does this mean for the course of the conflict? Follow the latest developments in the Ukraine war here.
The Spanish weather institute Aemet has issued a code red in parts of Spain once again due to heavy rains. Extreme danger is reported in Malaga and Tarragona where heavy rainfall warnings are in place.
Ukraine prepares for a second Russian counteroffensive in Kursk as Moscow mobilizes troops for a major assault. President Zelensky warns of a formidable Russian army presence in the region.
Paris, especially around the Stade de France, is under tight security due to the upcoming football match between France and Israel. Authorities fear a repeat of recent events in Amsterdam.
The Russian parliament has unanimously approved a bill that bans 'propaganda' for a childless life, aiming to promote traditional family values.
