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Germany

One dead and 8 hospitalised after contaminated drinks in Bavarian bar

When police arrived at the bar, they found people lying on the ground with cramps.

United Kingdom

London Police chief resigns over report into bullying, discrimination

London Police chief resigns following report into bullying, discrimination

France

Paris police ban 'Freedom Convoy' protest against COVID restrictions

Thousands of opponents of France's vaccine pass have said on social media they intend to converge on Paris, inspired by truckers in Canada.

Europe Decoded

Fact check: UK police are not investigating COVID-19 vaccine programme

A number of videos have shown anti-vax protesters handing out fake legal documents to medical workers and other professionals claiming that vaccines are an alleged threat to public health.

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United Kingdom

Northern Irish police accused of collusion in murders during Troubles

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has apologised to victims' families after the ombudsman report.

Europe Decoded

Online hate speech probe over 'celebrating police killings' in Germany

“We will not accept people downright celebrating the cold-blooded killing of our two police colleagues and mocking the victims."

Germany

Hamburg school briefly closed after 'armed youth' seen near building

A school in the German city of Hamburg was locked down by police after a gunman was seen nearby.

Italy

Italian businessmen scammed €440 million in virus tax credits

Authorities carried out 80 raids across the country on Monday as part of the investigation.

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Londonderry: Families march, remember "Bloody Sunday" victims

People are marching throught the streets of Londonderry in Northern Ireland on Sunday to commemorate 50 years since British paratroopers opened fire and killed 13 Catholic demonstrators taking part in a peaceful civil rights protest.

Sweden

Sweden to reduce sentences for 'key witnesses' to tackle gang crime

Suspects could have their sentences reduced if they cooperate with the police to identify other offenders.

Italy

Elderly Italian man draws gun when asked for COVID pass at McDonald's

The 88-year-old reportedly had reportedly demanded to enter the restaurant to buy an ice cream.

Spain

Spain arrests seven suspects for selling fake COVID certificates in EU

The group solid fake PCR test results and vaccine passes to online groups for between €50 and €1,000, police say.

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Protesters attack video team filming Belgian march against vaccinations and COVID-19 restrictions

A rally by protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccinations and restrictions turned violent in the Belgian capital on Sunday

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Hundreds take part in 'Kill the Bill' protest in London

Hundreds of protesters rally in London against the controversial "Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts" bill.

USA

Thieves in Los Angeles looted trains stuffed with Christmas packages

Freight cars are broken into every day on Los Angeles's railways by thieves that target packages bought online.

Italy

Police in Italy see red after being given pink face masks

It's fair to say they weren't exactly tickled pink by this move.

Bulgaria

Anti-vaccine protesters try to storm Bulgarian parliament building

Several people, including police officers, were injured during the clashes in Sofia.

Tech News

Norwegian police post suspect getting a drugs test on Snapchat

A Snapchat post by Norwegian police raised questions over privacy and power. Now the country's policing watchdog is investigating.

Germany

German police carry out raids over negligence during deadly floods

The searches were focused on an opencast mine near the western village of Erftstadt.

Culture news

US comedian and Full House star Bob Saget dies aged 65

He was found dead in a Florida hotel room, say police.