Bank employee killed in knife attack at Regensburg branch; 20-year-old suspect arrested after three-hour standoff
A 20-year-old German man was arrested after a knife attack at a HypoVereinsbank branch in Regensburg left a male employee dead. Police initially feared a hostage situation but now treat the case as homicide and attempted robbery.
Woman stabbed and set on fire at Stuttgart shopping centre; suspect arrested
A 47-year-old woman is in life-threatening condition after a 54-year-old man attacked her with a knife and set her on fire at the Milaneo shopping centre in Stuttgart on Thursday morning. The suspect, who was in a relationship with the victim, was arrested two hours later and will face a judge today.
EKAB rescuer stabbed to death in Ano Syros: couple says she tried to rob them, rent dispute also investigated
A 41-year-old EKAB rescuer died after being stabbed in the back during a confrontation at a house in Ano Syros. The couple who lived there says she came to rob them; other sources point to a dispute over unpaid rent.
Italian Red Cross launches cooling centres as heat wave grips the country, with temperatures still near 39°C
The Italian Red Cross is expanding its Oasi project to five new cities, providing air-conditioned shelters for vulnerable people during extreme heat, while a new heat wave is forecast for early August.
Greek university admission thresholds 2026: Engineering and computer science soar, law and psychology slip
The Greek Ministry of Education released the 2026 Panhellenic exam results on 23 July, showing a sharp rise in demand for engineering and computer science programmes, while law and psychology schools saw slight declines.
Multiple wildfires force thousands to evacuate across central Spain amid heatwave
Fires in Castilla y León, Madrid, and Castilla-La Mancha have destroyed homes, cut roads, and prompted ES-Alert messages as temperatures soar.
France battles wildfires: 20,000 evacuated, EU sends Canadair and Black Hawk aircraft as heatwave fuels crisis
Wildfires in southwestern France have burned thousands of hectares, forced 20,000 evacuations and killed two firefighters, prompting President Macron to activate the EU civil protection mechanism for aerial support.
Paris prosecutor opens investigation into libertine site Wyylde over filmed gang rapes in Gironde
The Paris prosecutor's office has opened a preliminary investigation into the libertine social network Wyylde, suspected of being used to recruit men for filmed gang rapes. Nineteen men have been indicted for rape with torture and acts of barbarism.
25-year-old man dies after jumping from balcony during Carabinieri search in Cosenza; mother alleges torment
Mohamed Amin Bessioud, 25, was under house arrest for drug offences when Carabinieri found 100 grams of hashish and handcuffed him; he broke free and jumped from the third floor. His mother says officers tormented him and blocked her from the room.
Global life expectancy rises to 73.8 years, but people spend 10.7 of them in poor health, Lancet study finds
A Lancet Public Health study covering 204 countries from 1990 to 2023 shows the global healthspan gap widening, with women and wealthy nations disproportionately affected.
Two stabbed in Manhattan attacks; suspect shouted 'Allah Akbar', NYPD says
Two men, one Asian and one Jewish, were stabbed in separate attacks in Manhattan on Thursday. The suspect, Raul Morales, 51, was arrested after allegedly shouting 'Allah Akbar'.
Alessio Pio, 18 months, dies in Catanzaro hospital; Tropea nursery cluster triggers investigation
An 18-month-old boy died at Catanzaro's Pugliese-Ciaccio hospital on 22 July. Four other children from the same Tropea nursery were hospitalized with gastrointestinal symptoms; around a dozen fell ill in total. The Vibo Valentia prosecutor has opened an investigation and ordered an autopsy.
Scottish police officer raped women for 14 years, investigation reveals
Alan Greer, 47, took his own life in May after an anti-corruption probe linked him to at least nine victims, including sex workers, dating back to 2012.
FDA panel votes 8-6 to ease restrictions on peptide BPC-157 despite safety warnings
A divided FDA advisory committee recommended allowing pharmacies to compound the popular peptide BPC-157, overriding agency scientists who cited a lack of human trial data and safety risks.
Lower Saxony asking rents jump 24.7% in five years as social housing stock shrinks by 40,000
Asking rents in the German state hit a record €9.69/m² in 2025, while nearly 40,000 social housing units have been lost since 2015, government data shows.
Czech army Venom helicopter crashes at air force base, killing one soldier and injuring three
A UH-1Y Venom carrying five soldiers went down at the 22nd helicopter base in Náměšť nad Oslavou around noon on Thursday. One soldier died and three were injured, the military said.
Toddler forgotten for 8 hours dies in daycare van in Almada; PJ investigates possible criminal negligence
An 18-month-old girl was found dead inside a daycare transport van in Almada, Portugal, on Thursday afternoon after being left unattended for roughly eight hours. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation, treating the case as more than negligence.
Explosion and fire at Chania boat workshop leaves 70-year-old owner critically burned
A powerful explosion ripped through a polyester boat repair workshop in Livadia, Chania, on Thursday afternoon, leaving the 70-year-old owner with severe burns over most of his body. Neighbors pulled him from the burning building before firefighters arrived.
Wildfire in southwestern France swells to 4,800 hectares, 20,000 evacuated as flames threaten Lège-Cap-Ferret
A fast-moving forest fire in France's Gironde department has burned 4,800 hectares of pine forest near the Arcachon basin, prompting the evacuation of around 20,000 residents and tourists. Firefighters are defending homes in Lège-Cap-Ferret as temperatures top 30°C and winds fan the flames.
Madison police fatally shoot Corey Ruiz, sparking protests; officer injured by knife, Taser failed
Video shows four officers struggling with Ruiz before one fires at point-blank range; officer was injured by a knife, Taser failed. Protests march on Wisconsin Capitol.
Bodycam footage shows contact with another person before police restrained Abderrahim Fakir in Bologna
The footage, recorded shortly after noon on 19 July, shows officers' hands on Fakir and another man before the 42-year-old Moroccan was tackled, pepper-sprayed and handcuffed. He died after resuscitation attempts while still restrained.
Barcelona mother denies seeing abuse of six-week-old baby as court keeps father in prison for second time
A Barcelona mother testified for the second time on 23 July 2026, denying she saw her partner abuse their infant son, while the Audiencia de Barcelona rejected the father's latest appeal for release from provisional prison.
EKAB rescuer stabbed to death in Syros after doorstep argument; couple arrested
A 41-year-old EKAB ambulance rescuer was stabbed in the back and died after a confrontation at a home in Ano Syros on Thursday afternoon. A man and a woman have been arrested.
Manchester synagogue attacker's associate jailed for life over separate military base plot as police admit missed opportunity
Mohammad Bashir, 31, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for planning a separate attack on a UK military academy, while Greater Manchester Police admitted failing to examine crucial phone data that could have prevented the October 2025 synagogue killings.
Mati remembers 104 victims of 2018 wildfire on eighth anniversary
Memorial services in Mati, Greece, commemorated the 104 people killed in the July 23, 2018 wildfire, with relatives, survivors, and officials walking to Argyra Akti and releasing lanterns into the sea.
Emilia-Romagna approves medically assisted suicide law, third Italian region to act as parliament stalls
The regional assembly voted along party lines to establish a multidisciplinary commission and free, uniform procedures for terminally ill patients, following Tuscany and Sardinia.
Eight dolphins transferred from closed Marineland park in France to Selwo Marina in Spain, sparking animal rights backlash
The nocturnal transfer of eight dolphins from the shuttered Marineland in Antibes, France, to Selwo Marina in Málaga has provoked sharp criticism from animal rights groups who say it violated a 2021 law banning cetacean captivity.
Two Portuguese doctors killed in Formentera motorcycle crash while celebrating end of medical training
Teresa Pinheiro, 30, and Rita Rebelo, 31, died on Wednesday when their rented motorcycle collided with a taxi on the island of Formentera. They were part of a group of eight colleagues celebrating the end of their medical specialities.
DNA and genetic genealogy lead to arrest in 2011 murder of 13-year-old Izabela Strzałkowska
Michał S., a 37-year-old father of two, was detained after genetic genealogy linked his DNA to the crime scene. He confessed but refused to explain.
Guyana ferry disaster: 41 dead, 77 rescued as overloaded MV Barima capsizes off Essequibo coast
The 87-year-old ferry was carrying nearly 180 people, far more than its manifest, when it capsized off Guyana's coast on Saturday night. At least 41 are dead and dozens still missing.