Residents of Kyiv and eastern Ukraine awoke to air raid alerts following the end of a one-day Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin. Both Russia and Ukraine traded accusations, each blaming the other for violating the ceasefire, particularly along the front lines.
Swedish police were called to a highway leading to the capital Stockholm after unidentified individuals hung large red flags bearing swastikas from a bridge over the road. Authorities have launched an investigation on suspicion of "incitement against an ethnic group." The prevailing assumption is that the flags were displayed as a "tribute" to the birthday of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, which falls today.
Workers are striking due to a long-running dispute over the elimination of the Waste Recycling Collection Officer (WRCO) position, which would leave approximately 150 members with substantially more work for reduced pay.
The former residence of "Hitler's deputy," Hermann Goering, situated on Sylt island in northern Germany, has been listed for sale at a price estimated between 15-18 million euros.
The initial EU counter-tariffs will be put to a vote on Wednesday and will be approved unless a qualified majority of 15 EU members representing 65% of the EU's population oppose it – a scenario considered highly unlikely.
Two foreign nationals arrived at the famous Széchenyi Chain Bridge, which spans the Danube River and had been decorated with Israeli flags for the prime minister’s visit. The pair began tearing the flags down, ripping them and throwing them into the river.
Reports indicate that Hungarian Justice Minister Bence Tuzson revealed the expected withdrawal during a diplomatic meeting with ambassadors.
The investigation is focused on Lebanese nationals and involves the country’s intelligence services. Last year, Hezbollah operatives were arrested in Spain on suspicion of involvement in the construction of explosive drones.
Far-right leader found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds. Appeals' chances unclear.
The leader of France’s National Rally party was convicted of systematically misappropriating European Union salary funds intended for party employees in EU institutions, instead diverting them to pay party staff in France. While sentencing has not yet been handed down, the prosecution is seeking to bar her from holding public office for five years and is asking for a two-year prison sentence.