Man Drives Car into Pedestrians in Italy, Injuring Eight
An Italian man drove his car into pedestrians in Modena, injuring eight people, four seriously, according to officials.
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Miss France 2026: Hinaupoko Devèze and France World Cup squad updates
Hinaupoko Devèze was crowned Miss France 2026 on December 6, 2025. France's World Cup squad announced that core players like Camavinga and Kolo Muani were excluded.
Alice the Voice: From ‘The Voice of Germany’ to Global Advocacy
Singer Alice Merton is leaving 'The Voice of Germany' to focus on new music, according to her management.
Eurovision Voting 2026: System, Costs, and Controversies
Germany scored 117 points at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, its best result in years. Meanwhile, Israel faces allegations of vote manipulation, according to internal Eurovision documents and a New York Times report.
Coupe de France: Paris FC Stuns PSG in 1:0 Upset
In a surprising upset, Paris FC, a Ligue 1 newcomer, defeated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1:0 in the Coupe de France sixteenths final at Parc des Princes, according to SRF.
SWR Live Events: From Religious Processions to Metal Festivals
SWR live events have drawn large crowds across Germany and Portugal, from religious processions to extreme metal festivals. Rund 1.800 Reiterinnen und Reiter participated in Weingarten’s traditional Blutritt, while the 26th SWR Barroselas Metalfest announced its lineup featuring Revenge and Exhumed.
Britain Losing Ability to Tell Anti-Semitism from Dissent
Britain is increasingly failing to distinguish between anti-Semitism and criticism of the Israeli state, according to a recent article in Al Jazeera.
Switzerland to Open Secret Files on Auschwitz ‘Angel of Death’ Mengele
Switzerland will open long-sealed files on Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele, but the timing remains unspecified. According to the BBC, the Swiss Federal Intelligence Service made the announcement, sparking renewed interest in Mengele's potential connections to the country.
AI Vigilante Trap Snares Alleged Paedophile in France
A retired French sports teacher has been taken into custody after allegedly making sexual propositions to a 14-year-old girl, who was later revealed to be an AI-generated persona operated by an influencer specializing in entrapment, according to BBC.
205 Prisoners Exchanged as Kyiv Mourns 24 Killed in Russian Strike
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war on Friday, as Kyiv mourned 24 people killed in a Russian missile strike that destroyed an apartment block, according to the BBC.
Unite the Kingdom: 150,000 Attend Anti-Migration Protest in London
More than 150,000 people attended an anti-migration protest in London on September 13, 2025, according to police estimates. The demonstration, led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson under the slogan 'Unite the Kingdom,' saw clashes with police and at least 26 officers injured.
France World Cup Squad 2026: Key Selections and Omissions
Didier Deschamps announced France's 26-man World Cup squad for the 2026 tournament on May 14, 2026. Robin Risser made the cut as the only surprise goalkeeper, while Eduardo Camavinga and Randal Kolo Muani were left out.
Russia Hits Kyiv With 407 Drones in Largest Nighttime Attack
Russia launched its largest drone attack since the war began, with 407 drones striking Kyiv and other cities in the early hours of the 12th, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack followed a Ukrainian strike on Russian air bases and strategic bombers.
Russia Launches 670+ Drones at Ukraine, Killing Three
Russia launched more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine on Thursday, killing three people and wounding 40 others, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Kyiv Rescuers Pull Dead from Rubble After Russian Strikes Kill Four
At least four people have been killed and children are among dozens wounded after Russia launched a massive wave of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine overnight, according to officials.