Explore the shocking and unusual customs of dictators, from Gaddafi's female bodyguards to bizarre practices like tracking women's menstrual cycles and executing intellectuals. Read more...

Cities across Europe tighten Carnival security amid attack fears. In Italy, a festival participant was stabbed, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance. Read more...

Mohamed Amra, a notorious drug trafficker, has been extradited from Romania to France. He is now held under high security, prompting debate about prison system flaws. Read more...

Data from De Lijn in Antwerp shows buses and trams carrying twice as many passengers as scanned tickets indicate. Brussels is also considering easing green agenda rules for companies. Read more...

A Turkish man finds solace in a cave after losing his home in an earthquake, while a teacher rediscovers his passion through travel. Two stories of resilience and unexpected journeys. Read more...

This article covers mixed market news, including a recommendation to buy CrowdStrike stock after a recent dip, a new 52-week high for Brookfield, and a 52-week low for Shopify. Read more...

A Czech steel machine in Považie caused a fire scare, while a fake VPN app called Agent.EQD has become a major cybersecurity threat in Czechia. Read more...

A new report reveals a significant rise in cyber attacks targeting electric vehicle charging stations, increasing by 39% in 2024. Also, a review of the Opel Mokka Hybrid highlights its efficiency. Read more...

This week's health news includes critically ill children from Gaza receiving care in Jordan, concerns about microplastics in the brain, and a bird flu update in the Philippines. Also, a study highlights high lithium levels in Beijing newborns. Read more...

This week in politics: proposed ban on leasehold flats, Rosmah Mansor's appeal delayed due to health, traders fined for incorrect Quran verses, and a victim testifies in an attempted murder trial. Read more...

Navigate your financial future with insights on retirement planning, undervalued stocks poised to outperform, and the booming cybersecurity sector. Make informed decisions for a secure tomorrow. Read more...

Ransomware payments plummet, enterprises struggle with data retention costs, and DARPA explores growing massive bio structures in microgravity. Plus, T-Mobile retires a legacy device. Read more...

Recent events across Europe include resignations of Swiss military officials, a Frankfurt shopping center evacuation, a drug raid, and a legal battle over alleged false reporting. Read more...

France grants visas to Algerian imams despite tensions, a surgeon admits to child abuse, and cocaine seizures at airports surge. Plus, a debate on immigration and national borders. Read more...

From architecture to international relations, Donald Trump's influence continues to shape political discourse in the US and abroad, impacting Europe and the UK's "special relationship." Read more...

President Zelensky is reportedly willing to step down in exchange for peace or NATO membership for Ukraine. Other news includes police intervention at a remembrance event and Serbia's apology for a UN vote. Read more...

A look at recent political news including international complaints in a French case, a mayor's sudden death, attorney fee disputes, a racist controversy, and an anti-knife crime activist honored. Read more...

The US Treasury faces a potential Chinese hack, raising questions about Janet Yellen, while the brother of the Dalai Lama, Gyalo Thondup, passes away at 97. Read more...

A look at the recent performance of Bloom Energy, BlackBerry, and Cava Group, examining their growth strategies and investment potential in today's market. Read more...

From domestic violence in Poland to political questioning in Romania and illegal digging in Czech Republic, police across Europe have been busy responding to various incidents. Read more...