Pelicot Case: Court Increases One Rapist’s Sentence as Appeal Fails

Pelicot Case: Court Increases One Rapist’s Sentence as Appeal Fails

The appeal ruling follows a trial lasting nearly four months that uncovered a decade of sexual abuse, leading to convictions for 51 men—including the victim’s ex-husband.

October 10, 2025
Taiwan Strengthens Air Defence to Counter ‛Enemy Threats’

Taiwan Strengthens Air Defence to Counter ‛Enemy Threats’

The Republic of China is speeding up the construction of a protective ‘dome’ —while also continuing to increase spending on its military.

October 10, 2025
Russian Strikes Deny Kyiv Power and Water

Russian Strikes Deny Kyiv Power and Water

With winter approaching, authorities in the Ukrainian capital report multiple injuries and widespread disruption as the strikes target the city’s infrastructure.

October 10, 2025
Trump: Expel Spain from NATO for Poor Defense Investment

Trump: Expel Spain from NATO for Poor Defense Investment

Under pressure from Trump, NATO has raised its defense spending target to 5% of GDP, marking a sharp increase from the previous 2% goal.

October 10, 2025
Turkey to Join ‛Task Force’ to Monitor Gaza Deal, Erdoğan Says

Turkey to Join ‛Task Force’ to Monitor Gaza Deal, Erdoğan Says

President Erdoğan says his forces will take part in efforts to monitor the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreed by Israel and Hamas, adding that Turkey will also contribute to reconstruction efforts.

October 9, 2025
Spanish Parliament Approves Israel Arms Embargo

Spanish Parliament Approves Israel Arms Embargo

A Sánchez-approved decree, backed by far-left Podemos, will enforce strict trade bans and block imports from Israeli settlements.

October 9, 2025
Plant-Based Foods to Lose ‘Meat’ Labelling

Plant-Based Foods to Lose ‘Meat’ Labelling

The EU has moved to protect established terminology for meat products, sparking debate between livestock farmers and supporters of vegetarian alternatives.

October 9, 2025
Germany Abolishes Three-Year Fast-Track Citizenship Route 

Germany Abolishes Three-Year Fast-Track Citizenship Route 

The Interior Minister stressed that German citizenship should reward integration, not encourage illegal migration.

October 9, 2025
Merz To Lead Emergency Talks on German Auto Industry

Merz To Lead Emergency Talks on German Auto Industry

The crisis facing German automakers: declining sales, rising competition from Chinese-made EVs, and uncertainty over EU combustion-engine ban in 2035.

October 9, 2025
Kim Jong Un to Host China and Russia at Major Military Parade

Kim Jong Un to Host China and Russia at Major Military Parade

Pyongyang is preparing a show of strength to mark the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party.

October 9, 2025
Macron Looks for New PM Amid Deepening Crisis

Macron Looks for New PM Amid Deepening Crisis

France is engulfed in renewed political uncertainty as the president struggles to replace Lecornu.

October 9, 2025
Manchester Synagogue Attacker Swore Allegiance to Islamic State

Manchester Synagogue Attacker Swore Allegiance to Islamic State

The terrorist, a UK citizen of Syrian descent, contacted police as he carried out the violent antisemitic attack.

October 8, 2025