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Europe

Police in Northern Ireland arrest man after violent Belfast stabbing

Video posted to social media shows a man stabbing another man several times in the head with a knife in what appears to be an attempted beheading.

Europe

Albania's PM posts AI video of himself in bra in swipe at influencers

In a speech, Rama argued that many influencers make money by promoting themselves on social media while paying no taxes to the state.

Europe

Ukrainian strikes start fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea

Daily Russian attacks have intensified in recent months and Ukraine has hit back with its own drone strikes further into Russian territory, saying these are mainly against military and energy facilities.

Philippines

Around 20,000 displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed 37

The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.

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Europe

Businesses and unions unite against Swiss immigration cap push

The initiative faces broad opposition across the government, parliament and business sector, but opinion polls suggest the vote could be tight.

USA

Donald Trump booed by crowd during anthem prior to NBA Finals

The Secret Service deployed counter-drone technology as part of its operation to protect the US leader, who has faced three alleged assassination attempts in less than two years.

Europe

Pope denounces 'scourge' of abuse before meeting victims in Spain

Speaking to reporters on the flight to Madrid on Saturday, the pope said the scandal of sexual violence was "still an open wound" for the Church.

Afghanistan

Women detained in Afghanistan's Herat in clothing crackdown

Women nationwide must be completely covered when they leave home, with many wearing a flowing abaya robe along with a Muslim headscarf and a face covering.

China

Hong Kong proposes city's leader decide national security offences

After massive democracy protests rocked the Asian financial hub in 2019, Beijing imposed a national security law that has been used to arrest many leading activists.

Europe

Russian drone shot down in eastern Latvia, confirms top politician

Europe has been on high alert for weeks after a string of drone flyovers into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect and intercept drones violating airspace.

USA

Trump storms out of tense NBC interview after 'rigged election' clash

The interview, filmed on Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers. A tractor and hay bales served as a backdrop.

USA

At least six people wounded in stabbing at New York's Penn Station

It happened at one of the US' busiest transportation centres as the city prepares for two huge sporting events: basketball's NBA Finals and football's World Cup tournament.

Europe

At least 10 dead in shipwreck off Malta, Italian coastguard says

At least 827 people have died so far this year attempting the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration.

Europe

'Cookie' Montenegro can pave the way for Balkans, PM tells Euronews

'Cookie of the Balkans' Montenegro can revitalise the EU enlargement process for the rest of candidates, as PM doubles down on 2028 entry.

Europe

Mali jails French diplomat for 20 years for espionage, sources say

Under junta chief Assimi Goita, the country has turned its back on the West, especially France, in favour of closer ties with Russia.

Europe

US VP Vance slams UK's 'enraging' handling of student murder

Hampshire Police has apologised to the family, and the case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for review.

Europe

UK prime minister says Russia could attack NATO within four years

Earlier on Friday, Britain's military chief warned the country must boost its defences in response to threats posed by Russia, which invaded Ukraine more than four years ago.

Europe

Zelenskyy to meet Macron, Merz and Starmer on Sunday, France says

Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, an analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War carried out by the AFP news agency showed earlier this month.

Europe

NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard ISS

A NASA spokesperson told the AFP news agency that Roscosmos cosmonauts took measurements of the leaks and were now assessing data.

Niger

At least 49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

The 49 victims were buried in mass graves at the scene in what officials called a “particularly delicate and emotionally exhausting task” for the survivors.

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