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Nineteen Sentenced Over Deadly 2024 Moscow Concert Attack

Nineteen people were sentenced for the 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that killed 149 and injured over 500, with life sentences for gunmen and accomplices amid disputed claims of Ukrainian involvement.

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Reuters A woman with blonde hair tied back, wearing a cream coat and gold-rimmed glasses lights a candle at a makeshift memorial in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow.

Historic Glasgow Building Damaged by Fire to Be Demolished for Safety

The remaining section of a historic Glasgow building damaged by fire will be demolished over safety concerns. A ministerial board chaired by Justice Secretary Angela Constance will coordinate recovery efforts, including transport restoration and business support.

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Glasgow City Council The ruins of a building wrecked by fire

Ukraine Conflict Influences Hungarian Election Amid Pipeline Dispute and Political Tensions

Hungary's election campaign is deeply affected by the Ukraine war, with accusations of sabotage, disinformation, and pipeline disputes intensifying political tensions between Hungary, Ukraine, and Russia.

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Reuters Orbán wearing a dark suit shakes hands with Zelensky who is wearing a black top and green trousers - with the European Union and Hungarian flags in the background and a white podium wiehere Kyiv and 2 July 2024 is written alongside the Ukrainian flag colours.

Lost Suitcase Sparks Two-Year Legal Battle for Compensation Against Ryanair

Rosie McGrane's lost suitcase in Copenhagen led to a two-year legal battle with Ryanair over compensation. Despite a court order for nearly £4,500, Ryanair has appealed, disputing her claims. The case highlights challenges in airline liability and customer rights.

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Rosie McGrane Chris and Rosie McGrane stand together in their house looking into the camera.

Dresden Evacuated After 250kg WWII Bomb Found Near Carola Bridge

Dresden evacuated after a 250kg unexploded WWII British bomb was found near the former Carola Bridge, affecting 18,000 people and leading to closures of historic sites.

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Getty Images Bridge over the Elbe River under construction. In the background across the river is the city centre, including the Frauenkirche and other landmarks.

Six Dead and Others Injured in Switzerland Bus Fire in Kerzers

At least six people died and others were injured after a bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland. The cause is unknown and a major rescue operation is ongoing.

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EPA A firefighter standing to the right of the picture sets up a green barrier in front of the charred shell of the bus.

Search Underway for Missing Woman Found Dead in Hospital

An extensive search involving air, sea, and land units is underway to find Nancy Hill, 81, missing in southern Scotland. Her car was found near Dhoon beach. Police express growing concern and urge the public to provide any information.

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Police Scotland A woman with short blonde-ish hair and brown eyes looks into the camera

Signal Alerts Users to Scam Attempts After Hackers Target Officials

Signal warns users of phishing scams targeting officials after Dutch intelligence reveals Russia-backed hackers impersonating support staff to access accounts. Users urged to protect PINs and verification codes amid ongoing global cyber campaign.

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Greens Edge Out CDU in Baden-Württemberg, Marking Setback for Friedrich Merz

The Greens narrowly defeated Friedrich Merz's CDU in Baden-Württemberg, marking a historic win for Cem Özdemir and signaling challenges ahead for Germany's conservative government amid rising far-right support.

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Özdemir smiling and waving on Sunday, as people applaud next to him

Nephew Forgives Those Responsible for Aunt’s IRA Firebomb Death 50 Years Ago

Stephen Thompson, nephew of Yvonne Dunlop who died in a 1976 IRA firebomb attack, forgives those responsible. At a Stormont event marking European Day for Innocent Victims of Terrorism, victims also criticized pension application processes as retraumatising.

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BBC Stephen Thompson looking at the camera. He is wearing a blue blazer, light blue shirt and a blue lanyard around his neck. He is wearing glasses.

Glasgow Central Station Closed After Major Fire and Building Collapse

Glasgow Central station remains closed after a major fire, believed to have started in a vape shop, gutted a historic building and disrupted transport services.

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Firefighters dousing huge fire with water at night

Swiss Voters Reject Right-Wing Proposal to Cut Public Broadcaster Licence Fee

Swiss voters rejected a right-wing initiative to cut the public broadcaster licence fee from 335 to 200 francs. The government plans to reduce it to 300 francs by 2029. Voters also approved constitutional protection for cash availability.

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Reuters People in Geneva look at a poster urging people to vote "No" to funding cuts for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. Photo: February 2026