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Russian spies ‘paid teenager to burn down Ikea’
A Ukrainian teen was paid to firebomb an Ikea in Lithuania by Russian spies.
A CIA black site remains a touchy subject for this country
New York Times: The issue of the secret prison has been shrouded in secrecy.
Civilians flee Kherson again, as Zelenskyy, EU leaders meet over food security
It comes as Ukraine marks anniversary of Stalin-era famine, “Holodomor".
‘Barbed wire curtain’ rises in Europe amid war in Ukraine
The Iron Curtain and Berlin Wall may have gone, but new barriers are going up.
Russia-Lithuania tensions could cause all out war
Tensions are rising around the Kaliningrad exclave.
21 Countries that have ditched mask rules
You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.
War in Ukraine leaves Eastern Europe sleepless and on edge
Some are making detailed war contingency plans — just in case.
Putin's European invasion plan re-emerges
Footage aired on Russian TV shows the plan to capture Nato countries near Ukraine.
A darker side to Ukrainian refugees' welcome emerges
Police on the border with Ukraine have made several arrests of suspected traffickers.
'Evil deed': China's fury at Lithuania over Taiwan
China has labelled a tiny European country "evil" - for the use of a single word.
Opinion: The West is giving rogue states an easy ride
OPINION: A soft-touch approach is in danger of aiding autocratic regimes.
'They're going to kill him': Fears journalist was tortured after Ryanair hijacking
Belarusian authorities also release "confession" video by girlfriend of journalist.
Trial hears of cocaine cops' secret break-in
Cocaine market is exploding, drug cop tells High Court trial.
City's x-rated campaign helps tourists find 'G-spot' of Europe
Nobody knows where it is, but when you find it, it's amazing.
NZ's healthcare system ranked 18th globally
New Zealand's healthcare system ranked 18th place jointly with the UK.
'G spot of Europe': Raunchy ad under fire
This new ad campaign has divided an entire country, ahead of a visit by the Pope.
G-spot of Europe: Vilnius' sexy advert condemned by church
The capital has released a shockingly explicit advert, ahead of the Pope's visit.
Sweden prepares citizens for war
Debate is growing in Sweden about how to deal with threat from Russia.
Plastic surgery hacked, photos published
A plastic surgery clinic has been hacked, with thousands of nude photos being published.
Tourism boss quits over blunder
Of all the ways you could promote Lithuania as a destination, this is probably the stupidest.
Playboy 'mastermind' to be deported
His fingerprints were found on a Harry Potter book and Rokas Karpavicius was extradited to NZ. Now the drug smuggling "mastermind" is being deported home.
Sex trafficker case hears from NZer
A New Zealander has given evidence in the Florida trial of a man who allegedly forced women into becoming high-end prostitutes.
Meth mules get nine years
Two smugglers have been have been jailed after trying to bring almost 1kg of methamphetamine into New Zealand by swallowing it.