Three people killed and eight injured after stabbing attack at festival in Germany

Nigel Farage's alliance with Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, seemed like a promising opportunity to gain power and influence in British politics, following his success with Brexit. However, Musk's erratic behavior and support for extremists like Tommy Robinson led to a dramatic fallout, causing the populist right alliance to unravel. Farage's hopes for a shortcut to political success quickly turned into a cautionary tale about the dangers of riding the tiger of powerful alliances....

In an unexpected reversal, Elon Musk publicly withdrew his support for Nigel Farage's Reform U.K. party, citing that Farage was not fit to lead. Musk's change of heart seems to stem from Farage's refusal to endorse the release of far-right figure Tommy Robinson from prison. This rift between the two influential figures could have significant repercussions on both their political standings and the fundraising efforts of Reform U.K. Full Article

Heavy overnight snow across the UK is causing disruption as a cold snap continues, with major airports closing runways, leading to flight cancellations and delays. National Highways warns of up to 25cm of snow and ice affecting roads in northern England, while amber snow alerts are in place for Wales, central England, and most of northern England. Yellow weather warnings are also in effect across the UK, with a new yellow rain alert for southern...

Austria's ruling conservatives are in crisis after Chancellor Karl Nehammer's resignation, with Christian Stocker likely to take over temporarily. Coalition talks collapsed, leaving the country without a stable government and facing significant financial challenges. The failure to form a coalition highlights ongoing political disagreements and the need to address economic issues like a large budget deficit and rising unemployment. Full Article

Young women and teenage girls are increasingly being groomed into county line drug gangs, with tactics such as offering beauty treatments like Botox and lip fillers. In the West Midlands, girls have been manipulated into carrying guns and drugs in prams to avoid detection. Charities warn of a "safeguarding pandemic" as gangs exploit vulnerable youngsters with drugs and weapons, preying on females who remain invisible victims in the criminal landscape. Full Article

In a bold move, Sir Keir Starmer's government has made unpopular decisions such as scrapping winter fuel payments for pensioners and introducing inheritance tax changes, leading to a decline in the prime minister's popularity. Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended these decisions as necessary to address the challenges inherited from the previous Conservative government and expressed hope that the public will appreciate the improvements in areas such as healthcare, education, and policing as a result of...