Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Comments on Jeffrey Epstein Connection
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has spoken to the national broadcaster, expressing regret over her acquaintance with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This statement comes after seven weeks of silence following revelations about the extent of her contact with Epstein.
In a 20-minute interview, during which she was frequently close to tears, Mette-Marit conveyed her wish that she had never met Epstein.
Seven weeks prior, it was revealed to the Norwegian public that the crown princess had exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein between 2011 and 2014, and had stayed at his Florida residence during periods when he was not present.
Relief for Dubai Passengers as Flight Arrives in Dublin
A commercial flight from Dubai landed in Dublin on Wednesday night, marking the first arrival in several days following United States-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Wolf Rescue in Northern Italy
The Italian fire brigade released video footage showing the rescue of a wolf trapped under a bridge in northern Italy.
Demolition of German Power Plant Cooling Tower
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Russian Soldiers Describe Killings of Troops Refusing Orders
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Italian Town Celebrates Carnival with Battle of the Oranges
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Gisèle Pelicot Speaks on night
Ms. Pelicot described her experience as a survivor, stating it is
"inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors".
Swiss Bar Owners Investigated After Fire
Jessica and Jacques Moretti face a criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson through negligence following a fire incident.
Storms Cause Flooding in Spain
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Ukrainian Soldier Thought Dead Contacts Family
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BBC Reports from Scene of Russian General Shooting in Moscow
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reported from the outskirts of Moscow where Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded.
New Fee Introduced at Rome's Trevi Fountain
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Dance Party on Frozen River in Kyiv
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Mass Evacuations in Sicily After Landslide
Following Storm Harry, over 1,000 residents were evacuated from their homes on the Italian island of Sicily due to a significant landslide.
Power and Heating Crisis in Kyiv Amid Russian Strikes
Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure have left millions without power during freezing temperatures, with residents reporting indoor temperatures as low as 2°C.
Valentino's Funeral Draws Crowds in Rome
Notable figures including Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour attended the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino in Rome. Valentino passed away at the age of 93.
Record Snowfall in Russia's Far East
The Kamchatka Peninsula has experienced its heaviest snowfall in 60 years, with scientists attributing the extreme winter conditions to climate change.
BBC Visits Scene of Spain's Worst Rail Disaster in Over a Decade
BBC correspondent Guy Hedgecoe reported from the site of a major train accident in Spain, where a large police cordon remains in place.
Survivors Describe Spanish Train Crash
Passengers recounted the
"absolutely terrifying"moment when two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.
Footage Shows Passengers Evacuating Spanish Train Crash
Video captured after the deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train and a passenger climbing out to safety.
Fishing on Frozen River in Kyiv Provides Respite from War
Men fish on the frozen surface of Kyiv's River Dnipro as a way to distract themselves from the ongoing conflict with Russia.
