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Ashling Murphy: Irish police arrest man on suspicion of murder

A brief statement from police confirmed detectives investigating Ms. Murphy's killing had arrested a man "on suspicion of murder" but had "no further comment at this time".

Ireland

Funeral held for 23-year-old Irish teacher Ashling Murphy

The Irish national police service is currently investigating her murder and has renewed their appeal for information.

Germany

German police incinerate cocaine worth €270 million in huge operation

The drugs were incinerated in Bavaria on Tuesday as part of "Operation Snow Melt".

Europe News

Brussels wants EU police to cooperate better to fight organised crime

According to Europol, 80% of gangs are involved in cross-border crimes.

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Mexico

Dramatic breakout as gang rams vehicles into prison in Mexico

The incident is one of the most dramatic breakouts the country has seen in recent years.

World News

Two more suspects arrested over high-speed Amsterdam robbery in May

The arrests in France and Belgium bring the total number of suspects in custody to eight.

Australia

'Our family is whole again': Joy as missing girl, 4, found alive

Her disappearance both horrified and captivated Australia.

Tech News

ProtonMail secure email gave activist's IP address to French police

The service said it was compelled to hand over the data by a Swiss court order. It said the content of its encrypted emails would never be accessible by authorities.

Russia

Body of missing US student found in Russian woodland

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the 34-year-old former marine, who moved to the country in 2019.

Netherlands

One dead as armed robbery sparks gunfight with police near Amsterdam

A suspected armed robber died and seven others were arrested following a dramatic police chase and gunfight near Amsterdam.

World News

Dozens held after Belgian-Dutch investigators crack coded network

The vast police operations followed a two-year investigation which broke up an encrypted communications network popular with criminals.

Denmark

Weapons and IS flag found amid bomb attack arrests, say Danish police

Authorities in Germany and Denmark initially announced eight arrests on Thursday and detained six others on Friday.

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Police in Peru carry out drug-related arrest in Santa and elf disguise

Members the National Police of Peru disguised themselves as Santa Claus and an elf during a police operation in Lima.

Europe Decoded

Macron says images of black man's violent arrest 'shame us'

Four French police officers have been suspended from duty after a viral video documented the violent arrest of a black music producer in Paris on Saturday.

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Dozens of people arrested in Minsk on third night of protests

Police in Minsk continued to detain people in an attempt to quell unrest following the disputed re-election of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Several journalists have been injured and some were detained by police.

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UK military to step in to intercept migrant boats in Dover

Britain’s military said Saturday it has been asked by the government to help prevent people from reaching the UK from France in small boats.

Germany

Manhunt continues for forest 'Rambo' in Germany

Hundreds of German police continue to search for the 31-year-old "Rambo" after he fled into a forest armed with weapons on Sunday.

Netherlands

6 arrested after Dutch police find 'torture chamber' in sea containers

Inside the containers, police found pruning shears, loppers, scalpels, piers, handcuffs, tape, balaclavas and cotton bags that can be pulled over the head.

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Spanish police uncover underground counterfeit cigarette factory

It's thought to be the first of its kind in the European Union

France

Man holed up in museum in southern France arrested, say police

An earlier tweet by national police said elite "RAID" police were carrying out an operation at the scene of the incident in the southern town of Saint Raphael by the French Riviera.