Nine suspects arrested over killing of French far-right activist in Lyon
Nine people have been arrested in Lyon over the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who died of head wounds after being attacked during a protest. Among them was an aide to a member of parliament from the radical left-wing La France Insoumise party, with the government blaming the “ultra-left” for inciting the violence. The incident has heightened political tensions in France ahead of local and presidential elections in 2027.
Zelensky says Trump exerts 'unfair' pressure on Kiev during Geneva talks
Zelensky accused Donald Trump of exerting unfair pressure on Ukraine during peace talks in Geneva, stressing that Kiev will not accept the surrender of territories beyond those occupied in Donbas.
Negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the US were described as tense, with the parties agreeing to continue discussions. Meanwhile, Ukraine continued drone attacks on energy facilities in Russia, while the security situation in the region remains tense.
Epstein files show acts that could amount to crimes against humanity, UN experts say
Independent UN experts said that documents released on the Jeffrey Epstein case raise doubts about the existence of a global criminal network whose actions may reach the legal threshold of crimes against humanity against women and girls.
According to them, the scale, systematic nature and international spread of the abuses require an independent and thorough investigation, while over 1,200 victims have been identified.
The documents also shed light on Epstein's connections with prominent figures in politics, finance and business before he died in prison in 2019.
A torturous tropical disease can now be transmitted across much of Europe, study finds
A study conducted by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology shows that the tropical disease chikungunya, a virus transmitted by the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) and causing high fever and severe joint pain, could now spread across much of Europe.
Global warming has lowered the minimum temperature for transmission of the virus, increasing the risk of outbreaks in 29 European countries and for longer periods of time throughout the year. The Asian tiger mosquito is spreading further north, making it only a matter of time before the disease spreads.
Experts warn that preventive measures, such as removing stagnant water and using mosquito spray, are necessary to protect yourself.
