Spain allows Basque Country to handle its own work permits for foreigners

The wealthy aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon went on the run with their baby to avoid her being taken into care, taking her off-grid in winter despite the risk of hypothermia. The couple deprived their daughter of warmth, shelter, food, and safety, leaving her body in a bag-for-life to decompose after concealing her birth. Prosecutors allege that Marten, a trust fund child, perfected lying to an art form and that the infant,...

The European Union is facing new challenges amidst tectonic shifts in the world, emphasizing the need for increased competitiveness and security. Recent events have underscored the necessity for the Union to become more independent, autonomous, and capable of defending against threats. In the first 100 , it is clear that the EU must strive for greater self-reliance and resilience to ensure its future stability and prosperity. Full Article

More than 30 casualties have been brought ashore after an oil tanker collided with a cargo vessel in the North Sea, causing a “massive fireball”. The condition of those injured remains unclear, with lifeguards and a coastguard helicopter responding to reports of people abandoning both ships. The incident involved the US-flagged tanker MV Stena Immaculate and the Portugese-flagged cargo vessel MV Solong in the Humber Estuary, with all crew from the tanker confirmed safe by...

Yvette Cooper has been accused of causing further distress to the family of murdered MP Sir David Amess by rejecting their calls for a public inquiry into his killing, stating that it would not add value beyond the terrorist's trial and the Prevent learning review. Lady Julia Amess described Cooper's response as "adding salt onto an open wound", expressing feelings of sadness, betrayal, and heartbreak over the perceived lack of support from the home secretary....

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has filed urgent legal motions with the constitutional court challenging Germany's €500 billion spending package, aiming to stop the outgoing parliament from authorizing a massive increase in defense and infrastructure spending. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz and the Social Democrats plan to eliminate borrowing restrictions and establish a new infrastructure fund, facing opposition from the AfD and the Left party, who vow legal action, as the Bundestag prepares to vote...

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for fog in the North of England, covering areas such as Durham, Newcastle, and York, after the warmest weekend of the year. The warning is in effect for over 10 hours, with visibility dropping to 50 meters at times, leading to potential traffic and travel disruptions. Temperatures are also expected to decrease across the country, prompting advice to check road conditions, leave extra journey time, and...