Ex-Minister Widdecombe Killed with 21 Hammer Blows
Former British minister Anne Widdecombe was murdered in her home on 8 July. According to Ukrainska Pravda citing the BBC, the 78-year-old suffered 21 hammer blows to the head.
Day 21. July 2026
Three Drones Gas Lisbon Off Romania
Two rescued crew members of the tanker Gas Lisbon, attacked off Romania, report that three drones struck the vessel. The attack occurred about 20 nautical miles from the Romanian coast, according to Digi24 as cited by European Pravda.
Secret Meeting of German and Russian Ex-Officials in Baku Confirmed
Azerbaijani Ilham Aliyev has confirmed that former German and Russian government representatives held secret talks in Baku from July 12 to 14 about Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. German Friedrich Merz stated his government was neither involved nor informed.
Ukraine condemns Russian attack on gas tanker off Romania
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has condemned Russia's strike on the civilian LNG tanker Gas Lisbon off the coast of Romania, calling for tougher sanctions and more pressure on Moscow.
Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off Plymouth
A Russian warship held a live-fire exercise off the coast of Plymouth on Monday. The Royal Navy monitored the Neustrashimy, the BBC reports.
Bonn pulls 60 of 75 trams from service
Due to possible fatigue cracks, Bonn's municipal utility SWB temporarily suspended 60 of its 75 trams on Tuesday. According to WDR, the vehicles are to be inspected.
Laschet attacks Brosius-Gersdorf in surrogacy debate
In the debate over surrogacy, former CDU leader Armin Laschet has sharply attacked constitutional lawyer Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, calling her statement 'something cruder'.
Deutsche Bahn bans alcohol at all 5,400 train stations
The German railway company is expanding its alcohol ban to every station nationwide, citing safety concerns for passengers and staff.