Biggest drug seizure ever: 30,215 kilos of cocaine
Spanish authorities made the largest drug seizure ever last Monday, following the interception of the ship Arconian off the coast of Western Sahara.
German police looking for owner who left damaged Porsche behind
Who on earth leaves a sports car worth at least 220,000 euros by the side of the road? This glaring question has kept Germany on its toes for a week.
Television pioneer Ted Turner (87) dies
One of the most important innovators in television has died: Ted Turner, among other things, was the founder of news channel CNN and died at the age of 87.
German tourist wins lawsuit over 'towel laying' on Kos
A German tourist has successfully filed a lawsuit against his tour operator after a frustrating vacation on the Greek island of Kos. The court awarded him damages of 1,000 euros, German media reported.
German couple steals nearly 1.9 million euros from parking meters
In southern Germany, a German couple, over a 10-year period, have stolen nearly 1.9 million euros from parking meters. At the start of their trial Kempten, near Austria, the 40-year-old man made a full confession.
Another Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale
At the Venice Biennale, considered by many to be the most important art event in the world, Russia once again opened its pavilion on Tuesday. However, it will be open only to the press.
British police want Madeleine McCann disappearance suspect in British court
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police are actively pushing to bring Christian Brueckner, a 49-year-old German sex offender, to trial in Britain for the abduction and murder of Madeleine McCann.
At least 26 dead in explosion at Chinese fireworks factory
At least 26 people have been killed and 61 others injured in an explosion in the Chinese city of Liuyang, also called "the fireworks capital of China" because it is home to as many as three thousand fireworks factories and has been producing fireworks for centuries.
Shakira gives free concert for 2 million people in Rio
Colombian megastar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana, the famous beach in Rio de Janeiro: as many as 2 million people showed up.
Sir Alex Ferguson (84) unwell at Old Trafford and taken to hospital as a precaution
Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson became unwell at Old Trafford on Sunday and was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution. This happened over an hour before the start of the 35th match day Premier League topper against Liverpool.