62-year-old stabs man in Turnhout store, owner stops attack

The Royal Navy has shadowed three Russian ships, including the Admiral Vladimirskiy accused of mapping the UK's undersea infrastructure, through the English Channel using HMS Cattistock, Wildcat helicopter, HMS Somerset, and RFA Tidesurge. This operation involved close monitoring and escorting to ensure safe passage through the busy shipping lane. These missions are part of ongoing efforts to track Russian vessels returning from the Mediterranean, with HMS Somerset being deployed multiple times in the past month...

Gordon Brown's former national security adviser criticized Donald Trump's team as "unbelievably stupid" after a journalist was mistakenly added to a group chat discussing plans to strike the Houthis in Yemen. The incident was described as "absolutely extraordinary" and an "appalling breach of security" by retired admiral Lord West of Spithead and former defence secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind. Despite calls for a review of intelligence-sharing arrangements with the US, senior officials in the Trump administration...

As of 2025, there are approximately 3.3 million autónomos or self-employed people in Spain, including those on the digital nomad visa, facing challenges such as complex bureaucratic processes, high social security fees, and significant tax payments. Despite the appeal of Spain's lifestyle, financial survival can be tough for self-employed individuals. Additionally, obtaining a mortgage as a self-employed person may prove challenging due to stricter bank requirements. Full Article

Adam McKay's film, The Big Short, delves into the gripping tale of the 2008 financial crisis, revealing how greed and risky investments nearly brought down Wall Street. Through documentary-style storytelling, the movie exposes the dangerous fabrications that contributed to the collapse, providing a fascinating and alarming insight into the events that unfolded during that tumultuous time. Full Article

Four alpacas were shot dead at a farm in Cambridgeshire, with one surviving but paralyzed. Owner Dawn French called the attack "senseless" and "horrific," finding the animals named Calvin, Klein, Martha, and Juniper killed in the field. Cambridgeshire Police are investigating the incident, which occurred between Saturday evening and Sunday morning, leaving Ms. French devastated and seeking justice. Full Article

According to the Kremlin, Russia and the United States are analyzing the outcome of talks in Saudi Arabia focused on a potential naval ceasefire with Ukraine, with no specific details disclosed. Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that delegations have reported back to their capitals, and there is no current plan for a three-way meeting involving Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine. Speculation exists about additional interactions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald...