Europe News German serial killer 'Man in Black' on trial for murder of French boy Martin Ney, who wore masks and balaclavas during his attacks, was jailed for life in 2012 after he confessed to killing three boys aged 13, eight and nine between 1992 and 2001. 19/05/2026
Europe News Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for influence peddling This is the first time that a former Spanish prime minister has been placed under formal investigation since the country returned to democracy following the death of longtime dictator Francisco Franco in 1975. 19/05/2026
Culture news Ex-Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years in prison A former frontman for Spandau Ballet has been found guilty of multiple rapes and sexual assaults. He has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. 01/05/2026
Europe News Italian woman faces jail in Egypt for adultery Sentenced to six months in prison for adultery in Egypt, Nessy Guerra is caught up in a complex case of alleged abuse, a daughter stranded in the country and the limits of Italian intervention. 30/04/2026
Europe News Spain's PM led plot to rig contracts, defendant in graft case claims The Socialists' turmoil has rocked relations with their far-left junior coalition partner Sumar and an array of fringe and regional separatist parties whose support is essential to pass legislation. 29/04/2026
Culture news Instituto Cervantes headquarters in Utrecht seized due to debts A Dutch court authorised the seizure of the headquarters of the Cervantes Institute in Utrecht for non-payments resulting from the cut in renewables approved by the Spanish government in 2013. 28/04/2026
Europe News Paris court jails ex-Élysée silverware keeper for porcelain theft ring A former presidential tableware steward was found guilty of stealing the pieces, his partner of helping sell them online, and a Louvre employee of buying some of the items. 16/04/2026
Spain Begoña Gómez, wife of PM Sánchez, to be tried for influence peddling The decision was announced during the Spanish prime minister's official trip to China, where he is accompanied by his wife. 14/04/2026
France New Paris mayor vows end to sexual violence in schools with €20m plan Claims of sexual abuse in schools were a central issue in the campaign leading up to last month's Paris mayoral election. 03/04/2026
France Freemason lodge ‘mafia’ on trial in France over murders and hit squads Twenty-two people, including intelligence and police officers, are on trial in France over an alleged Masonic lodge assassin squad and mafia-style crimes. 30/03/2026
Health news Spanish woman age 25, who won legal right to euthanasia, dies The death of Noelia Castillo, after a long legal battle with her family, reopens the debate on the euthanasia law in Spain. 26/03/2026
Europe News Meloni admits defeat as Italians reject judicial reform in referendum The Italian premier conceded defeat after preliminary results showed that most voters rejected the proposed changes to Italy's judiciary, in what was widely seen as a major test of her government. 23/03/2026
Europe News High turnout as Italians vote in justice referendum Polling stations opened Sunday in Italy for a two-day referendum on judicial reform.The vote is seen as a key test for Giorgia Meloni's government. 22/03/2026
Portugal Nine Portugal police officers detained as abuse probe widens Nine PSP officers are in custody over alleged torture, rape and abuse in Lisbon, as authorities probe wider police involvement and pledge swift justice. 12/03/2026
France Le Pen will not run for president in 2027 with an ankle bracelet Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday she would not run for France’s 2027 presidency if sentenced to wear an electronic bracelet, arguing it would make campaigning impossible. 26/02/2026
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