European Parliament clears way for transferring asylum seekers to unrelated countries

The European Parliament approved on Tuesday a legislative change that could see asylum seekers arriving in the European Union transferred to unrelated countries before their claims are processed. The change in the “safe third country” concept, included in the Asylum Procedure Regulation (APR), removed the requirement for a link between an applicant and a transfer […]

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Ghislaine Maxwell told US politicians she remained silent in Epstein probe on legal advice

Disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell told US politicians she wanted to answer questions about her paedophile ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein but remained silent on the advice of counsel. The 64-year-old appeared remotely before the House Oversight Committee on Monday, but declined to answer any questions. Those in the room said her lawyer David Markus used the […]

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Russia restricts Telegram over alleged law breaches as it supports state-backed rival

ByEuronews Published on 10/02/2026 – 16:49 GMT+1 Russia’s internet watchdog said on Tuesday that it was throttling the Telegram messaging platform over alleged legal violations, as Moscow steps up efforts to steer people toward a more tightly controlled domestic online service. Authorities have repeatedly threatened foreign tech platforms with forced slowdowns or total bans if […]

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Toxin detected in sick babies in Belgium

Feb 10, 2026, 4:39 p.mFeb 10, 2026, 4:39 p.m According to authorities in the Belgian region of Flanders, traces of the toxin cereulide were detected in the stool of five sick infants. These are children just a few months old who had previously consumed recalled products from the Swiss food company Nestlé. In Belgium, traces […]

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