Ukraine has halted Russian natural gas supplies to Europe via its pipeline network after a prewar transit deal expired, citing national security concerns. This move disrupts energy supplies to EU countries, notably Austria, Slovakia, and Moldova, as they brace for winter shortages and potential power cuts. Moldova, heavily reliant on Russian gas through Ukraine, faces an energy crisis, with Transnistria already experiencing heating and hot … Continue reading Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired

An Ecuadorean judge has ordered the arrest of 16 soldiers over the disappearance and murder of four children in Guayaquil. The children, aged 11 to 15, went missing on December 8 after being detained by a military patrol, allegedly for suspected robbery. The military claimed they were released the same night, but investigators later found four charred bodies near a military base, confirmed through genetic … Continue reading Ecuador orders the detention of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of 4 children

Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal of French troops by January 2025, ending a decades-long military presence. President Alassane Ouattara stated that the 43rd BIMA marine infantry battalion in Abidjan will be handed over to Ivorian forces, highlighting the army’s successful modernization. With nearly 1,000 French soldiers currently stationed in the country, Ivory Coast follows Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, and Chad in scaling back … Continue reading Ivory Coast says French troops to leave country after decades

Germany’s New Year’s Eve celebrations were marred by chaos, with five people killed in firework-related accidents and over 400 arrests in Berlin amid violent clashes. Fatalities included a 24-year-old in North Rhine-Westphalia and a 20-year-old in Hamburg, both due to homemade fireworks. In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured during attacks involving fireworks and bottles. Authorities in Bavaria described the night as … Continue reading Five killed and hundreds arrested in Germany after New Year’s Eve chaos

An armed man opened fire in a bar in Cetinje, Montenegro, killing at least four people and wounding four others on Wednesday. Identified by local media as Aco Martinovic, a 45-year-old known for erratic behavior, the suspect fled the scene armed. Reports suggest the shooting followed a bar brawl, with victims including the bar owner’s children and a woman. Special police forces were deployed, and … Continue reading At least four killed and four more wounded in Montenegro shooting

Police in London are searching for a burglar who stole over £10.5 million ($13.2 million) worth of jewelry, handbags, and cash from a mansion near Regent’s Park on December 7. The armed intruder entered through a second-floor window while the owners—an Instagram influencer and her developer husband—were away. Surveillance footage shows the burglar narrowly avoiding a housekeeper. Stolen items include a 10.73-carat diamond ring and … Continue reading Thief swipes $13 million in jewels, handbags and cash from a London mansion