Japan Japanese man arrested after wife's remains found in zoo incinerator The victim once told her relatives that her husband was threatening to "burn you until no trace of you will be left," public broadcaster NHK said, citing investigative sources. 01/05/2026
No Comment Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground A group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city’s sewer network, authorities said. 17/04/2026
Switzerland Former fire safety chief remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe Prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the ceiling in the bar's basement level, igniting the sound insulation foam. 08/04/2026
Spain Track broke day before train crash that killed 46, Spain officials say The accident happened when a Madrid-bound service run by private firm Iryo derailed and crossed onto the opposite track, smashing into an oncoming train operated by state company Renfe. 08/04/2026
USA United States: Guthrie's family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother's return Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago. 24/02/2026
Tech News EU launches formal probe into fast fashion company Shein If breaches are confirmed, Shein could face hefty fines, as the EU steps up enforcement of its digital rulebook against large tech companies. 17/02/2026
No Comment Russia marks Navalny grave anniversary amid poison test fallout Relatives and diplomats mark Alexei Navalny’s death in Moscow, as his family demands truth and Europe cites lab tests pointing to rare toxin poisoning. 16/02/2026
Ukraine Former Ukrainian energy minister detained in attempt to exit country The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said its forces detained Herman Halushchenko after he tried to cross the border during ongoing legal proceedings following a corruption scandal in the country's energy sector that rocked Kyiv last year. 15/02/2026
Norway Norway police search ex-PM Jagland's properties in Epstein links probe Ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland’s properties were searched as his immunity was lifted over links to the late disgraced financier, amid wider Norwegian fallout over Epstein. 12/02/2026
Czech Republic One dead and four wounded in Czech town hall shooting, police say The shooting took place at the Chřibská town hall and police said the suspect was fatally shot and there was no further danger to the public. 19/01/2026
No Comment USA: Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ice agents shoot man in the leg Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel. 15/01/2026
No Comment Hundreds protest in Minneapolis over fatal shooting by ICE officer After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents. 09/01/2026
Switzerland Swiss bar owners 'overwhelmed with grief' after 40 killed in fire Those comments come on the same day it emerged that fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out at the bar since 2019. 06/01/2026
Culture news Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter found dead at San Francisco hotel Victoria Kafka Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the Fairmont Hotel in the early hours of the morning. 02/01/2026
Health news Sperm donor with undetected cancer gene linked to nearly 200 children The Danish European Sperm Bank has acknowledged the donor’s sperm was overused and immediately blocked him once the mutation was discovered. 10/12/2025
India At least 25 people killed in nightclub fire in India An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire at a popular nightclub in the Indian state of Goa, which killed at least 25 people, including tourists, and injured six others. 07/12/2025