An Arctic air mass has brought the most intense November cold snap in over a decade to France and Switzerland. Heavy snowfall is expected in the Alps in the coming days, and temperatures in Bern will drop to -7 °C.
More than 41 people have died in Vietnam due to weeks of flooding and rain, with over 52,000 homes inundated. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated, and this year's disaster damage has reached $2 billion.
The Ukrainian national team will face Sweden in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers play-offs. If they win, Ukraine will play in the final against the winner of the Poland – Albania match.
The Royal Mint of Great Britain has unveiled a new coin featuring Freddie Mercury as part of its "Music Legends" series. The coin commemorates the 40th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's performance at the Live Aid charity concert, and its value ranges from £18.50 to £9,350.
Storm "Claudia" claimed three lives in Portugal, where an elderly couple died from flooding, and an 85-year-old British woman became a victim of a tornado. In the UK, the storm caused widespread flooding in Wales and England, leading to evacuations and significant damage.
Storm "Claudia" has hit several European countries. In Portugal and Spain, it has already caused heavy rains and floods. The storm further threatens Great Britain and Ireland, where a yellow alert has been declared.
McDonald's in the UK is introducing new training for managers and updating standards to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This comes after hundreds of complaints from employees about bullying and abuse.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has allowed a special pre-trial investigation against Ukrainian businessman Kostiantyn Zhevago. He is suspected of bribing the former head and judges of the Supreme Court.
During the Wales-Belgium match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, a rat ran onto the field in the 65th minute, stopping the game. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tried to catch it, but the rodent escaped, and was later carried off by Welsh striker Johnson.
Ian Watkins, convicted of child sex offenses, has died in HMP Wakefield prison after an attack. West Yorkshire Police arrested two men on suspicion of murder.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko, during his visits to London and The Hague, emphasized the need to bring the highest leaders of the Russian Federation to justice for the crime of aggression. He discussed issues of the Special Tribunal, extradition, asset forfeiture, and sanctions circumvention.
Former leader of the Reform UK party in Wales, Nathan Gill, appeared in court in London, pleading guilty to eight counts of receiving money between December 2018 and July 2019. He received bribes for following instructions from Ukrainian citizen Oleh Voloshyn, who was an official in Viktor Yanukovych's government.
The High Court of England and Wales has issued an order for the arrest of assets belonging to Kostiantyn Zhevago, former owner of "Finance and Credit" bank. This occurred due to outstanding debt on stabilization loans provided to the bank before its insolvency.
Singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to charges of grievous bodily harm against a man during an incident at a London nightclub in 2023. The star is accused of an assault in which the victim "was hit with a bottle several times, then chased and punched and kicked."
Veronika Matiunina became a silver medalist in the individual event and won a bronze in doubles with a Spaniard at the European U-21 Table Tennis Championship. The competitions took place in Bratislava.
Stacey Weale created an avatar of her brother, who was killed in 2021, using AI. The avatar spoke in court, which moved the judge and influenced the sentencing of the murderer.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service in St George's Chapel in Windsor. Most members of the royal family were present, with the exception of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.
The National Health Service of England must introduce rapid genetic testing to ensure that those who are eligible receive the drug without further delay.
The 2027 Tour de France cycling race will start in Edinburgh, and the first three stages will take place in Scotland, England and Wales. The Women's Tour de France will also start in Britain in 2027.
The Welsh Parliament plans to allow voters to recall deputies for improper behavior. The innovation may start working after the elections in May 2026.
A toxicology report revealed high levels of alcohol and drugs in Liam Payne's blood. A few hours before his death, the singer met with two prostitutes in a hotel room.
Storm Eowyn, with wind gusts of up to 183 km/h, left about a million properties in Ireland and Britain without power. The storm claimed at least two lives, damaged infrastructure, and caused widespread disruption to transportation.
A court has denied a Welsh resident permission to search for a hard disk with 8,000 bitcoins at a landfill in Newport. The disk was accidentally thrown away in 2013 and is now among 100 thousand tons of garbage.
The BES exposed a tax evasion scheme by a group of companies of the GNT Group holding during wheat transshipment. Searches are ongoing at the Olimpex grain terminal, and company representatives are actively opposing investigators.
More than 190 flights have been canceled at airports in Germany, Britain and the Netherlands due to snow and freezing rain. Frankfurt, Schiphol, and Heathrow are experiencing severe flight delays.
Heavy snowfall and freezing rain have paralyzed the transportation system in England and Wales. The airports of Manchester and Liverpool were closed, the temperature dropped to -11°C, and up to 40 cm of snow is expected.
Scientists have discovered that Stonehenge could have been a symbol of the unification of the ancient Britons. The study showed that the 6-ton Altar Stone was installed between 2500-2020 BC.
Gas prices in Europe continue to decline due to mild and windy weather. Storm Darrag increased wind power production, which reduced the use of gas for electricity.
Powerful storm Darr covered the UK and Ireland, leaving more than 400 thousand consumers without electricity. Mass events and football matches were canceled due to dangerous wind gusts of up to 130 km/h.
The UK Parliament supported the bill on euthanasia for terminally ill patients: 330 votes in favor against 275. the document provides for the possibility of assisted dying for adult patients with a life span of up to 6 months.
