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Criminal investigation into Prime Minister Meloni over Libyan release

Italian Premier Meloni and other government officials are under investigation for the release and deportation of a Libyan agent who was wanted by the International Criminal Court. This comes after the arrest of the agent, who is suspected of war crimes, in Turin earlier this month.

Jan. 28, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Homeless by housing association blacklists, 'this is inhumane'

Homeless couple struggles to find housing due to being put on 'blacklist' by housing corporation, sparking debate about the effectiveness and ethical implications of such lists.

Jan. 28, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Code red due to severe flooding in France

Storm Herminia is causing heavy flooding in France and code red is in effect in the northwest of the country. Emergency services are preparing for more rain and the peak of the nuisance is yet to come.

Jan. 28, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Veldkamp: going all out to find stolen art Drents Museum

Romania is shocked by an art theft from the National Historical Museum, in which the stolen pieces were on loan for an exhibition in the Netherlands. Minister Veldkamp denies tensions between the countries and stresses the importance of the special works of art from an important period. The museum is closed to the public because of the ongoing police investigation.

Jan. 27, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Thousands of prisoners in Goma escape after fighting between rebels and army

Rebels take control of largest prison in Goma after fighting in eastern Congo between M23 and government army, while thousands of civilians flee.

Jan. 27, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Use of expensive weight-loss spray grows rapidly, reinforces health gap

Experts predict an exponential and spectacular increase in the use of obesity medication, as pharmacists dispense 109,000 prescriptions for self-funded medications in 2021. This is just the beginning of a potential health gap and financial strain as obese people may have to pay thousands for injections that can help them lose up to 20% of body weight.