Author: Olga Winter - EU Newsdesk

Olga Winter is a specialist editor writing about current affairs on the EU news desk for WTX News. Based in Brussels she ideally suited to the address the domestic and global affairs of the European continent, with assignments that include expose and In Review features for specialist reports..

Cliff Notes – Liverpool man charged after car drove into parade crowd A 53-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving after ramming his car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title, injuring 79 people aged 9 to 78. The suspect, a former marine and businessman from West Derby, has been remanded in custody and could face a life sentence if convicted, as investigations continue with extensive evidence collection. Authorities…

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Cliff Notes – Mistrial ruled in case against medical team Mistrial ruled in case against medical team. An Argentine court declared a mistrial in the homicide case against Diego Maradona’s medical team Due to ethical conflicts involving a judge’s participation in a documentary.( thats a polite way of putting it. The recusal of Judge Julieta Makintach was deemed to have “caused prejudice” to the trial proceedings, prompting a new trial with a different panel of…

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Cliff Notes – Criminal charges brought against Andrew and Tristan Tate Andrew Tate faces 10 charges including rape, human trafficking, and actual bodily harm, involving three complainants, as confirmed by the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Tristan Tate is charged with 11 offences, including similar accusations, connected to one complainant; both brothers deny any wrongdoing. Extradition to the UK from Romania is pending, as domestic criminal matters in Romania need resolution first, according to the…

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Cliff Notes – Thousands evacuate Manitoba as wildfires rage Thousands evacuate Manitoba as wildfires rage as Canadians battle with the idea of wildfires in Canada. Over 17,000 residents in Manitoba are being evacuated as wildfires prompt a province-wide state of emergency, the largest seen in recent memory according to Premier Wab Kinew. Military assistance has been requested to aid in evacuations and firefighting efforts, with aircraft expected to assist in transporting residents from remote areas.…

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Cliff Notes – French National Assembly backs assisted dying bill French National Assembly backs assisted dying bill The National Assembly approved the right-to-die bill in a vote of 305 to 199, advancing it to the Senate for further debate. Strict eligibility criteria for medical assistance in dying include being over 18, French citizens or residents, and suffering from incurable illness or intolerable pain. Supporters view the vote as a historic step towards individual freedoms, while…

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Cliff Notes – Controversial US aid group begins operating in Gaza The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has commenced aid distribution in Gaza with US and Israeli support, amid criticism from humanitarian experts and its resigned executive director, Jake Wood. GHF’s operations, planned to deliver 300 million meals in 90 days, are seen as lacking neutrality, with concerns about Israel’s significant involvement potentially compromising humanitarian principles. Other established aid groups remain blocked from Gaza, raising alarms…

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Cliff Notes – Magyar’s million steps to Romania and to power in Hungary? Magyar’s million steps to Romania and to power in Hungary? While addressing a crowd of several hundred people outside the city’s fortress, Magyar said: “the countdown has begun. Hungarians want to be part of Europe. They’ve had enough of dictatorship and division. They want peace, calm and prosperity.” Hungary’s opposition leader Peter Magyar made a statement, not just with his words but…

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Cliff Notes – Suspected arson causes major power outage in Nice A suspected arson incident at an electrical facility resulted in a major power outage in Nice, affecting approximately 45,000 households early Sunday morning. The city’s mayor, Christian Estrosi, and prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation into the matter, linking it to previous outages in the region. Power was restored by 5:30 a.m., but disruptions included halted tram services and temporary electricity cuts at Nice…

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