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French investigators have located the remains of a toddler who disappeared in 2023, a case that deeply affected the nation. A prosecutor stated on Sunday that investigators are now focused on determining the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death.

As of April 1st, Germany has legalised cannabis for people over the age of 18, bringing into effect new laws regarding personal possession. Under the new regulations, adults in Germany are permitted to carry up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and cultivate a maximum of three marijuana plants at home.

Turkey’s primary opposition party has claimed major triumphs in the key urban centres of Istanbul and Ankara. It deals a blow to Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who aimed to reclaim control of these cities less than a year after winning a third presidential term.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has announced he will remain in his role next season despite heavy interest from his former club Liverpool as well as Bayern Munich. 

Fighter jets scrambled after Putin’s missiles fire dangerously close to Nato border Vladimir Putin’s barbaric bombardments on Ukraine came alarmingly close to Nato borders on…

Bayern Munich considering Manchester United flop Ralf Rangnick as alternative to Xabi Alonso Bayern Munich have identified former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick as…

Russia has terminated a United Nations expert panel responsible for overseeing sanctions against North Korea, a group that has operated for several years. Last week, the panel announced an investigation into allegations that Russia violated regulations by procuring North Korean weaponry, including ballistic missiles, for deployment in Ukraine.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest judicial body, has ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the war-ravaged enclave.

The White House has confirmed that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has agreed to reschedule a planned US-Israeli official meeting to discuss a possible operation in Rafah, just days after Netanyahu cancelled the delegation. 

France’s prime minister has announced that a teenage girl will face legal action from the state for falsely accusing her headteacher of assaulting her during a heated altercation regarding her wearing of an Islamic head-covering.

Israel claims that the UN resolution, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, has damaged ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. 

Former Barcelona star Dani Alves released from prison today after serving only a few weeks.

The EU will launch an investigation into three of the biggest tech firms in the world over uncompetitive practices – Meta, Apple and Alphabet (which owns Google). 

Four men have been charged in Russia for the deadly Moscow concert attack, where 137 people were killed. Three men were marched into a Moscow court while the fourth was in a wheelchair. All were charged with committing an act of terrorism. 

After eight years since formally applying to join the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a Balkan nation, is set to commence negotiations for EU membership. Last week, the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, recommended initiating talks, a proposal that has now received approval from EU leaders.

According to Ukraine’s air force, 31 missiles launched by Russia were intercepted over Kyiv overnight. The attack resulted in at least 17 injuries, including one child, with four individuals currently hospitalised due to falling debris, as reported by authorities.

Leo Varadkar, the Irish prime minister, has announced his immediate resignation as party leader and plans to step down as taoiseach once his successor from Fine Gael is appointed.

In France’s largest cyberbullying case yet, 28 people have been sent to jail for up to 18 months for harassing an influencer. The judges found them guilty of harassing Magali Berdah, prompted by a campaign led by the French rapper Booba against “thieving influencers.”

In a recent talk with the BBC, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Gaza’s two million people are experiencing “severe levels of acute food insecurity.” 

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West condemns Russian election and have strongly criticized the outcome of Russia’s presidential election.

Michy Batshuayi attempts spinning kick on fan as chaos erupts in violent Trabzonspor v Fenerbahce clash Former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi attempted a spinning kick…

The eruption unleashed powerful and rapid lava flows beginning late Saturday, although the flows have been characterised as “slow and steady” since Sunday morning, according to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO).

Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term as president in a landslide victory. He won 87% of the vote, in an election that saw three candidates stand against him – but many in the West argue that the three opposition candidates were not genuine contenders.  

Israeli forces conducted an overnight raid on al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, reportedly involving tanks and heavy gunfire at the facility. The IDF did not provide prior public notice of its intention to conduct a new operation at al-Shifa.