Jean-Marie Le Pen, former far-right political leader in France, dies at 96 Jean Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's post war far right movement died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was repeatedly charged with hate speech, notably over comments about the Holocaust. Eleanor Beardsley
A Dutch project publicizes the names of half a million suspected Nazi collaborators The names of some 425,000 suspected Dutch collaborators went online 80 years after the Holocaust ended, making them accessible to historians and descendants as the country grapples with its past. Rachel Treisman
In a workforce transformed by war, Ukrainian women are now working in coal mines War has changed Ukraine's workforce, especially in heavy industry and mining. With men conscripted to fight the war against Russia, women have started working in traditionally male jobs. Michael Robinson Chávez
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French fiery far-right leader, dies at 96 Le Pen was convicted numerous times of antisemitism, discrimination and inciting racial violence. But the nativist ideas that propelled his popularity remain ascendant in today's France and beyond. The Associated Press
U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned "lies and misinformation" that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. The Associated Press
Elon Musk wades into European politics Elon Musk wades into political life in several European countries with messages of support for right-wing parties, and attacks on elected leaders. REBECCA COLLARD
A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route. Miguel Macias
A man who killed at least 12 people in a shooting spree in Montenegro dies by suicide A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday. The Associated Press
A discotheque in Berlin founded by Soviet Jews finds new life Some 200,000 Jewish refugees came to Germany after the fall of the USSR, and brought cultural traditions — like partying hard during Christmas. REBECCA COLLARD
These Ukrainian women survived a massacre. Now, they're shooting down Russian drones Women from a Kyiv suburb traumatized by a 2022 massacre by Russian troops joined an all-female volunteer air defense unit to deal with their fears. Joanna Kakissis