Europe

Members of the media gather near a large screen displaying a picture of convicted nurse Lucy Letby outside Manchester Crown Court ahead of her sentencing, on August 21, 2023. File Photo | Courtesy In Summary: Lucy Letby's attempt to overturn her conviction for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others was unsuccessful. Letby will face a retrial next month for one count of attempted murder. British nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others, has lost her bid to overturn the conviction. Letby, 34, was convicted this year of killing five baby boys and two baby girls in the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northern England.. During an April hearing, Letby presented four grounds for appe...

Former US President and White House hopeful for the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump, attends a 'Get Out the Vote' Rally in Conway, South Carolina, on February 10, 2024. Amid recent criticism from Western officials over his NATO remarks. IMAGE | COURTESY. In Summary:1) Former President Donald Trump faces sharp rebuke from Western officials, including NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, over his suggestion that the U.S. might not defend NATO allies failing to meet defense spending targets.2) European leaders, such as EU Council President Charles Michel and Germany's foreign ministry, emphasize the importance of solidarity within NATO and express concerns over the potential impact of Trump's statements on transatlantic security. Feb 11 (TopNews) - Former President Donald T...

Belgian farmers converge in Genk as EU ministers gather, amplifying their voice in the midst of continent-wide protests. IMAGE/COURTESY In Summary: Farmers across Europe are mobilizing protests against EU measures and rising prices, with demonstrations blocking roads in Poland, Hungary, Spain, and Belgium. Grievances range from concerns over cheap imports undercutting local produce to objections against EU environmental policies, sparking widespread discontent among farmers across the continent. Feb 9 (TopNews) - Against a backdrop of growing dissatisfaction, farmers across Europe have initiated widespread protests, spanning from Poland to Spain and beyond. The demonstrations have led to road closures, city disruptions, and vocal expressions of discontent, underscoring the co...

AGCOM's move to increase regulation comes in response to an escalating controversy surrounding Chiara Ferragni, a prominent Italian fashion blogger. Image /Courtesy Summary Italy's AGCOM expands regulatory authority over influencers, prompted by a controversy involving Chiara Ferragni. Stricter measures aim to protect rights and enhance transparency. Italy's communications authority, AGCOM, has decided to intensify its regulation of social media influencers, particularly those with substantial followings. This move comes in the wake of a burgeoning scandal involving Chiara Ferragni, a prominent Italian fashion blogger. AGCOM, responsible for overseeing television and other audio-visual media, will extend its jurisdiction to influencers boasting over one million social media f...

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, speaks during a television interview in London, U.K., on Monday, May 17, 2021. Image courtesy. Summary London Mayor Sadiq Khan, on Thursday, unveils a current report asserting that Brexit has inflicted a substantial economic blow on the UK, costing over $178 billion to date, with a projected 10% shortfall by 2035. London Mayor Sadiq Khan, a vocal opponent of Brexit, on Thursday unveiled a report indicating that the UK's departure from the EU has led to a considerable economic downturn, resulting in an annual cost of 140 billion pounds ($178 billion). The report, commissioned from economic consultants Cambridge Econometrics, forecasts a potential 10% reduction in the economy by 2035. In a pre-speech statement, Khan expressed his concern, statin...