German controversy surrounds jail term for transgender far-right extremist
Marla-Svenja Liebich was sentenced two years ago to a total of one year and six months in prison without parole....
Tulsi Gabbard announces plans to cut intelligence staff by half
The director of national intelligence will also revoke the security clearances for 37 US intelligence officials who served under Biden and Obama....
Denmark scraps book tax to fight ‘reading crisis’
The government hopes abolishing the sales tax will encourage more people to buy books....
Man held after four bodies found in River Seine
A passer-by led French police to the grim discovery at the foot of a bridge south-east of Paris....
Leading conservationist in South Africa denies smuggling rhino horns worth $14m
John Hume was allegedly part of an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate, prosecutors say....
Fire still burning in one of world’s tallest trees after three days
With about 50 ft already lost, the fire may impact the Doerner Fir’s standing in global height rankings, officials say....
Man sets fire to check-in area at Milan’s Malpensa airport
The incident saw the partial evacuation of the terminal and may have a knock-on effect on departures....
DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says
Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says....
Man run over by own bulldozer while fighting Portugal fires
The man was fighting fires that have spread through the country as Europe battles heatwaves....
Family of NZ fugitive on the run with children pleads for return
Tom Phillips and his children have been missing since 2021, in a case that has gripped New Zealand....
