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Record number of homeless people in London

The number of people sleeping on London's streets has reached record levels. New figures have registered 12,000 people living on the capital's streets, which is the highest measured figure to date for a single year.

Record number of homeless people in London

Swedish man sentenced in Russia for fighting with Ukraine

A Russian court sentenced a Swedish man in absentia to 23 years in prison for fighting alongside Ukraine, reports [Kyiv Independent](https://kyivindependent. com/russian-court-sentences-5-foreigners-who-fought-for-ukraine-up-to-23-years-in-prison-in-absentia/).

Swedish man sentenced in Russia for fighting with Ukraine

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary.

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

Thousands of Doctors on Strike – for the Eleventh Time

Thousands of doctors in England are going on strike on Thursday – for the eleventh time. .

Thousands of Doctors on Strike – for the Eleventh Time

Vehicle Company Goes Bankrupt – 1,400 Employees Affected

IAC Group Sweden, which supplies components to Volvo companies and Scania, has been declared bankrupt. The company has approximately 1,400 employees in Sweden.

Vehicle Company Goes Bankrupt – 1,400 Employees Affected

All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange

Spy according to some, freedom of speech champion according to others. He has been accused of rape in Sweden, threatened with extradition to the USA and spent seven years confined to Ecuador's embassy.

All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange

Ronaldo the Boa Had Babies – After Nine Years of Celibacy

Suddenly, 14 newborn small snakes were slithering in Ronaldos' rainbow boa terrarium. The unexpected birth was highly surprising in two ways, reports The Guardian.

Ronaldo the Boa Had Babies – After Nine Years of Celibacy

Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time

Julian Assange has landed in his home country of Australia. After 14 years of legal wrangling, the WikiLeaks founder is a free man, since he pleaded guilty to spreading military secrets in an agreement with the USA.

Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time

King Charles receives Emperor Naruhito

King Charles III received Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday, as he officially began a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit, the first Japanese state visit to the country since 1998, was originally scheduled to take place four years ago but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

King Charles receives Emperor Naruhito

British Election Betting Scandal Grows Ahead of the Vote

The Conservative Party in the UK is withdrawing its support for two candidates. Both are being investigated for having placed bets on the date of the British election.

British Election Betting Scandal Grows Ahead of the Vote

Assange's Wife: The Children Still Know Nothing

Julian Assange's children have only met their dad in captivity. Now they are waiting for him in Australia – without knowing if it, says Stella Assange.

Assange's Wife: The Children Still Know Nothing

Lufthansa's new fee – up to 80 kronor

Europe's largest airline, German Lufthansa, is introducing a new fee of up to 72 euros (equivalent to over 800 kronor) to cover rising costs for fuels that produce fewer emissions. The fee will be applied from 1 January 2025 to all departures from EU countries such as Sweden, but also if you fly with Lufthansa from the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland.

Lufthansa's new fee – up to 80 kronor

All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange

Spy according to some, freedom of speech champion according to others. He has been accused of rape in Sweden, threatened with extradition to the USA and spent seven years confined to Ecuador's embassy.

All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange

Assange's Mother: "A Victory for Quiet Diplomacy"

That Julian Assange now appears to be on his way to being free is a victory for quiet diplomacy, according to his mother Christine Assange. The Australian government believes the case has dragged on for too long, nothing is gained by keeping Assange imprisoned any longer.

Assange's Mother: "A Victory for Quiet Diplomacy"

Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USA

The espionage-accused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be released after admitting to spreading confidential information and reaching an agreement with the US Department of Justice. The Australian has landed on American territory where he is expected to plead guilty overnight.

Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USA

UNESCO wants to classify Stonehenge as endangered

UNESCO, the UN's cultural organisation, recommends that the prehistoric monument Stonehenge be added to the list of endangered world heritage sites. In July last year, the British government approved the construction of a controversial road tunnel near Stonehenge, despite protests from activists.

UNESCO wants to classify Stonehenge as endangered

King Charles' Sister Hospitalised After Accident

Princess Anne, sister to the King of Great Britain Charles III, has sustained minor injuries and a concussion in an accident. .

King Charles' Sister Hospitalised After Accident

Fishing dispute with Russia – and Norway

Russian fishing in the Baltic Sea sparks anger in the EU. Stop the bloody imports, Lithuania urges.

Fishing dispute with Russia – and Norway

Charli XCX slams fans for Taylor Swift abuse

When the fans screamed "Taylor Swift is dead" during a DJ set with Charli XCX in Brazilian São Paulo on Sunday, the artist had had enough. Now Charli XCX is directing criticism at her fans and says she "will not tolerate" such behaviour, writes [Variety](https://variety.

Charli XCX slams fans for Taylor Swift abuse

Minister: Betting Scandal as Damaging as Partygate

That individuals close to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are suspected of having bet on the British election is a scandal comparable to "partygate" – the parties during the coronavirus pandemic whose aftermath brought down Boris Johnson. This is the opinion of the country's Planning and Communities Minister Michael Gove.

Minister: Betting Scandal as Damaging as Partygate

Farage sparks new Putin row

Nigel Farage has faced strong criticism following a television interview on Friday evening. However, despite the storm he has created, the British right-wing populist is standing by his claim that the EU and Nato provoked the war in Ukraine.

Farage sparks new Putin row

Britain's super team takes silver in Olympic dress rehearsal

Sweden finished in second place in the major tournament in Rotterdam on Friday. This means the Swedish super team is clear for the final in the Nations League.

Britain's super team takes silver in Olympic dress rehearsal

Olympic Hopeful Rushed to Hospital After Injury

Emilia Nilsson Garip, 21, was on her way to her third medal in the European Championship diving event in Belgrad, during the final in the three-metre springboard. Then she injured herself during the fourth dive and could not complete the competition.

Olympic Hopeful Rushed to Hospital After Injury

Verdict: Billionaire family exploited their staff

A court in Switzerland has acquitted four people from Britain's richest family of human trafficking charges – but sentences them to prison for at least four years for lesser charges. .

Verdict: Billionaire family exploited their staff