Europe

• Greece: relatives of train disaster victims witness start of trial 2 April 2026
  Relatives of the 57 victims of the 2023 Tempi train disaster have gathered in court in Larisa, seeking justice three years after Greece’s deadliest rail tragedy. The collision between passenger and freight trains claimed many young lives, including students returning to university; some victims reportedly died in fires following the…
• Germany: Merz and al-Sharaa hope that most Syrians will return home 2 April 2026
  Following talks in Berlin, Friedrich Merz and Ahmed al-Sharaa expressed hopes that many Syrians living in Germany may return to Syria within three years. Nearly one million Syrians sought refuge in Germany during the civil war, and officials now argue that conditions have changed sufficiently to reassess protection needs. The…
• Denmark: minority government likely after snap election 27 March 2026
  Danish voters headed to the polls in a snap election called by prime minister Mette Frederiksen, who is seeking a third term. Exit polls suggest her Social Democratic-led coalition won the most seats but may fall short of a clear majority, leaving the final outcome dependent on smaller parties. The…
• Stunning testimony of answered prayer from Ukraine 19 March 2026
  Worship leader Brooke Ligertwood has shared a remarkable testimony of God’s faithfulness, describing a providential meeting with a Ukrainian woman whose prayers helped shape her journey. While visiting a theological campus in Texas to audit a doctoral course, Ligertwood encountered Ksusha, a Ukrainian theology student studying remotely while living amid…
• Sadiq Khan: Labour should pledge to rejoin the EU at next election 19 March 2026
  London mayor Sadiq Khan has called for the UK to rejoin the EU, urging the Labour Party to make this a central pledge at the next general election. He argued that Brexit has caused significant economic, social, and cultural harm, particularly in London, and believes changing global circumstances justify revisiting…