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Europe & UK: London school stabbing probed, Tirana unrest, Ariane 64 nears milestone, North Korea blasts Japan‑Canada deal, UK bills feared higher by 2030, NATO command shifts to Europe, Germany probes exam-stand-in ring, man freed in Guthrie case
Police release man held in Nancy Guthrie disappearance probe
Police released a man detained during a traffic stop connected to the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Officers also searched his home as part of the case.
London school stabbing, 13-year-old questioned as counter-terror police lead
A 13-year-old boy is being questioned after two students were stabbed at a London school. Counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation, because apparently we now need specialist units to deal with children turning schools into crime scenes.
Europe’s Ariane 64 rocket set for key launch milestone
Ariane 64, described as Europe’s most powerful rocket yet, is scheduled to lift off from French Guiana this week. The launch is a major test of Europe’s ability to reach space independently, which is the polite way of saying, “We would like our own ride, thanks.”
North Korea slams Japan-Canada defense equipment deal
North Korea condemned Japan’s new defense equipment agreement with Canada, accusing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government of accelerating militarization and issuing warnings aimed at Japan. The usual routine, more outrage, fewer actionable details.
UK power bills could be higher in 2030 than the energy shock peak, Centrica CEO warns
Centrica chief executive Chris O’Shea said projections indicate UK electricity prices could be higher by 2030 than during the peak of the Russia-Ukraine energy shock, driven mainly by rising “system costs” rather than wholesale power prices. He blamed years of underinvestment and said tens of billions are needed for grid upgrades, while opposition politicians and Reform UK figures blamed net zero policies and pushed to scrap measures like carbon taxes and some wind subsidies. Other energy leaders warned data-centre demand could add further strain, because nothing says “future” like paying extra so servers can keep recommending you videos you did not ask for.
Clashes erupt in Tirana at anti-government protest
Violence broke out in Tirana during an anti-government protest as opposition supporters clashed with police while demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Trump-approved NATO command reshuffle shifts more leadership to Europe
Donald Trump approved a reshuffle of senior NATO command responsibilities, giving European allies leading roles at three commands, with the UK leading Allied Command Atlantic, Italy overseeing the southern flank, and Germany and Poland rotating leadership of Joint Force Command Brunssum. NATO officials said the changes are meant to push European members to carry more responsibility while the US keeps top posts including Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and takes charge of NATO’s maritime forces based at Northwood in the UK. Separately, the UK plans to boost its Arctic posture by doubling troops in Norway and joining NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission amid concerns about Russian activity in the High North.
Germany probes exam stand-in ring for language and citizenship tests
German authorities say they uncovered a nationwide scheme where paid stand-ins allegedly took German language and naturalization exams for migrants using forged IDs combining the substitute’s photo with the applicant’s personal data. Prosecutors say applicants paid about €2,500 to €6,000 per exam, producing legitimate certificates later used for residence permits or citizenship, because nothing screams “integration” like outsourcing your ability to say “Guten Tag.” Two suspects are in custody, including a 39-year-old Iraqi man described as the main intermediary and a 22-year-old German man arrested in January while allegedly attempting to sit an exam for someone else.
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