Reports: Iran soccer star Sardar Azmoun threatened with asset seizure by state
Iranian news agencies say the country’s judiciary has threatened to seize the property of national soccer star Sardar Azmoun
Europe
Europe Is Drafting Postwar Plan to Escort Tankers, Officials Say
France and Britain are leading planning to have warships escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which officials say is farther along than has been revealed publicly.
Norway floats additional $11.8B in defense spending through 2035, cancels drone program
The new funding is set to go directly toward the acquisition of new F-35 fifth generation fighter jet integrated Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) munitions, and stiffen the pace of big ticket submarine and frigate proc…
France rebukes Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law
France’s foreign minister on Friday accused Russia of flouting international law in both Ukraine and Iran, rebuking remarks by his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov after he defended Moscow’s stance in a French television interview.
Whale stranded off Germany swims to freedom after days of efforts to save it
Rescuers used boats and excavators to try to guide 10-metre long sea mammal to deeper watersA humpback whale stranded on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast since early this week has freed itself and swum into deeper waters, rescuers said on Friday.A flotilla o…
Spanish woman dies by euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight
A 25-year-old woman underwent legal euthanasia in Spain on Thursday after a nearly two-year protracted legal battle and struggling with psychiatric illness since she was a teenager. Noelia Castillo’s case was closely followed in Spain, which passed le…
Italy investigates beauty brands over concerns about young girls’ mental health
Regulator fears use of ‘covert marketing strategies’ by Sephora and Benefit might fuel compulsive habits Italian regulators are investigating Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics over the apparent use of “covert marketing strategies” to sell beauty products …
European intelligence agencies believe Russia is supplying drones to Iran, says official
Intelligence reports find Russia is close to completing phased shipment of drones, medicine and foodMiddle East crisis – live updatesIntelligence agencies in Europe believe Russia is in the final stages of preparing to supply drones to Iran for use in…
Inside the 76 hour rescue effort to save stranded humpback whale give 0.1% chance of survival
The whale is now under a “police escort” with support from as many as six vessels after it became stranded in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
Molotov cocktails thrown at Russian cultural site in Prague
Czech police are investigating an attack on a Russian cultural center in Prague after an attacker threw Molotov cocktails at the building