Woman (67) died in attack by herd of cows in Austria
A couple of hikers were attacked by a herd of cows on a mountain meadow in eastern Tyrol.
Rotterdam prepares for arrival of 'hantavirus cruise ship'
The port of Rotterdam is preparing for the arrival of the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, which will arrive in the city of Maas on Monday morning. The ship departed from Tenerife earlier this week, where passengers and part of the crew had disembarked, and is now setting sail for the Netherlands.
Brussels youth attack 3 artists at Pride parade
A popular festival in the Belgian capital ended badly.
Authorities warn of blast from whale Timmy
In recent weeks, humpback whale Timmy became a household name against his will. Daily updates about his situation and where he was were coming in. Unfortunately, a protracted rescue operation was unsuccessful. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency confirmed Wednesday that the dead specimen that washed ashore on Tuesday off the coast of the Danish island of Anholt is indeed the hotly debated Timmy.
Police shoot escaped tiger: owner is a controversial figure
"There is no longer a danger to the population," police reported via the German newspaper Bild. Indeed, an adult tiger had escaped in Schkeuditz, Germany, northwest of Leipzig. Police were called and officers shot the animal dead.
Dara, Eurovision winner: "I did a lot of therapy"
Bulgarian singer Dara, who won the Eurovision Song Contest with the catchy song "Bangaranga," spoke extensively and openly about how therapy, journal writing and strict daily mental health routines helped her overcome the doubt and anxiety she felt during the song contest.
Iraqi (32) detained for anti-Semitism attacks in the Netherlands
Police have arrested 32-year-old Iraqi Mohammad Al-Saadi for coordinating attacks against Jewish targets in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Liège, Antwerp, London and even the US. The man is suspected of being the alleged mastermind who directed others, not as the perpetrator who himself planted the bomb, to set fire or carry out the attack. He is also alleged to have close ties to the Iranian regime. The man is allegedly responsible for organizing the attacks on the Jewish school Cheider in Buitenveldert and office complex Atrium in the Zuidas.
Ever-positive Belgian professional cyclist (19) succumbs to bone cancer
Belgian Jilke Michielsen was well on her way to making it to the absolute top in women's cycling. After all, she collected Belgian titles in road, track and time trial. Until the harsh diagnosis of bone cancer shattered her sporting dreams at the age of just 16. But the nasty disease did not dampen the Fleming's resilience and positivity. Jilke passed away from the lingering illness last week at the age of 19, but her impact lives on forever in the memories of the many people she managed to touch with her courageous fight.
Driver drives into pedestrians in the center of Modena at 100 km/h
Complete chaos in the center of Modena, Italy, where a 31-year-old man drove his car into pedestrians at high speed. There were many casualties and the driver did not immediately allow himself to be overpowered.
Move to Spain beckons for orcas and dolphins of Europe's largest dolphinarium
Marineland management reports that it has a possible solution for the transfer of two orcas and 12 dolphins still residing at the closed zoo. Europe's largest dolphinarium had to close its doors in January 2025. But since then, the animals have been swimming in circles there, trapped in their tiny enclosures and the administrative and political tangle.