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A harrowing inside account of France’s child protection system

After the grotesque murder of 17-year-old Louis in France, the country’s child protection system has come under intense scrutiny. Three of the five young killers were, or had previously been, in the child protection system. A first-hand account from inside the system now paints a harrowing picture of what is happening there. Is the situation any different in Norway?

Man (46) arrested after fatal accident in Spain – two young men wanted

The Guardia Civil in Spain arrested a man in his 40s yesterday following the fatal hit-and-run of Nikoline Piwoni Høie on the Costa del Sol. It is now clear that the police are looking for two young men she took an Uber with and are asking whether “hallucinogenic substances” may have been involved.

Attempted arson at Stensgård Church in Norway – Two arrested

The fire alarm was triggered at Stensgård Church in Nannestad at 3.30 a.m. Someone had attempted to set fire to the church’s entrance door. Not far away, police found two men in their twenties from Østfold. They have been arrested and charged.

US moves to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is strongly critical of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and therefore wants to dismantle it.

Ann Widdecombe murder now being investigated as terrorism

Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into the murder of Reform UK politician Ann Widdecombe in Dartmoor on Wednesday, British police have now confirmed. The 28-year-old suspect is being investigated on suspicion of having “committed, prepared or instigated acts of terrorism”. The development casts the police’s initial statements in a poor light.

Former Spanish Prime Minister: France field no French players

Former Spanish Prime Minister claims there are hardly any Frenchmen in France’s national football team. His remarks immediately triggered a fierce backlash. Spain face France in tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final.

Magyar moves to purge Orbán loyalists and remove the president

Peter Magyar is carrying out a purge of Viktor Orbán’s supporters. First the media was cleaned out. Now the president is to be removed from office. Magyar’s methods strongly resemble what he once accused Orbán of — with one key difference: while Orbán’s rule lasted for decades, Magyar’s has only been going for a couple of months.

The Widdecombe case suspect had driven from Rotherham. Her house had been shown on TV

The man suspected of murdering Ann Widdecombe on Wednesday had driven from Rotherham armed with a wooden club. Five days before the killing, her house had been featured on national television.

The US has launched new strikes on Iran

The US military has confirmed that it has launched a new strike on Iran. Iran has warned of extensive retaliation. Iranian media reported on Wednesday evening that explosions had been heard in several parts of the country. Explosions were reported, among other places, in the port cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas, and near Konarak […]

Lindsey Graham dies at 71

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. His death came suddenly and was announced by the senator’s office. Graham was one of Washington’s most influential politicians.