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France

Twenty-four individuals suspected of aiding French drug lord detained

This marks the fourth wave of detentions since Mohamed Amra, who was on the run as a fugitive for nine months, was arrested in Romania last month.

EuroVerify

Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets?

While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to 'theft', the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a thorny one.

EuroVerify

Did Europe ban Romanian ultranationalist Georgescu's election bid?

After Romanian ultranationalist Călin Georgescu was disqualified from the country's presidential race, a series of posts sharing disinformation have appeared on social media platforms. Euroverify debunks their claims.

EuroVerify

Why are online users claiming Ukrainian soldiers are staging combat?

Clips from a music video produced by Ukrainian soldiers, which marked the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have been taken out of context.

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EuroVerify

Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB as 'Krasnov'?

A Facebook post by an ex-KGB agent claiming that Donald Trump was recruited by Moscow in 1987 under the code name "Krasnov" has sent social media into a spin. What's the story behind the claim? Euroverify investigates.

France

French teacher on trial over treatment of pupil who took her own life

The teacher, who maintains her innocence, is reported to have regularly humiliated Evaëlle, 11, in front of her peers.

Russia

Putin's party gifts meat grinders to mothers of dead Russian soldiers

The International Women's Day gift sparked a backlash, which officials responded to by stating that bereaved mothers had asked for the meat grinders.

World News

How have Europe's far-right reacted to Trump's stance on Ukraine?

Many far-right MPs in Europe are trying to stay in Donald Trump's good books and avoid criticising him, all while retaining credibility at home.

USA

First firing squad execution in 15 years to be carried out in US

Unless either the governor of South Carolina or the Supreme Court intervenes, Brad Sigmon will be killed at 6pm on Friday.

France

France to send 200 drug traffickers to 'completely hermetic' prisons

The move comes as part of Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin's crackdown on the drug trade.

USA

Rise in US aircraft parts smuggling into Russia, bypassing sanctions

Three people were charged in Ohio last month with illegally exporting aircraft components from the US to Russia.

France

Hundreds of foreign doctors go on hunger strike in France

Although Emmanuel Macron's government pledged last year to give them more protection, some still earn three times as little as their colleagues.

United Kingdom

UK government launches ad campaign in Iraq to reduce Channel crossings

The move comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attempts to crack down on smuggling gangs.

United Kingdom

Belfast factory to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defence missiles

The move comes as part of the UK's four-point roadmap to 'reach peace and defend Ukraine'.

World News

Former FIFA leaders Blatter and Platini in court over €2.1m payment

The two men were acquitted almost three years ago, but the Swiss Attorney General's Office and FIFA appealed against the decision.

France

France set to 'reexamine' historic 1968 migration pact with Algeria

The announcement comes after years of diplomatic friction that came to a head over a recent stabbing.

France

French researchers sentenced for attack on Russian Marseille consulate

While there was no damage or injuries, the Russian consulate's avenue was cordoned off for several hours on Monday to allow bomb disposal experts to intervene.

France

102-year-old Frenchman seeks reparation for WWII forced labour

The centenarian was sent in 1943 from Marseille to Germany, where he worked unpaid for more than two years in a chemical plant. His lawyer says France would be in breach of international law by refusing to pay the sum.

Turkey

Turkey's Galatasaray accuses Jose Mourinho of 'racist comments'

The Portuguese coach, who once declared himself to be "the Special One," was fined and suspended earlier in the season for a tirade against local match officials and the league.

United Kingdom

Starmer pledges to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

The UK prime minister committed to a bump in the country's budget for defence ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

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