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45 arrested in Europe, Brazil with 'record haul' of cocaine seized

Authorities also seized luxury cars, dozens of aircraft and properties worth millions of euros.

Russia

Russia arrests police colonel over 2010 Moscow metro bombings

Russia said it had detained a police colonel from Dagestan on terrorism offences after accusing him of aiding a suicide bomber in a 2010 attack on the Moscow metro.

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Three killed in Uganda amid protests over arrest of Bobi Wine

Three people died and dozens were injured in protests that broke out after the arrest of musician and presidential hopeful Bobi Wine, police said.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia detains Serb ex-policeman over wartime killing of 51 civilians

The suspect is accused of involvement in the killing of 44 Bosniak and Croat civilians, who were held prisoner at the Omarska camp in northwestern Bosnia.

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Belarus

EU condemns death of Belarusian artist after police arrest

The European Union has condemned the death of a Belarusian artist, whose passing has sparked emotional tributes in the country.

Italy

Genoa bridge collapse: Italian financial police arrest six executives

Italian financial police have issued arrest warrants against six executives following an investigation over the Morandi bridge collapse in Genoa in 2018.

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Police arrest protesters at London's Million Mask March

The march took place on the day national lockdown rules come into force.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Two suspects detained over wartime killing of 78 civilians in Bosnia

Authorities in Bosnia have detained two people suspected of taking part in the killing of at least 78 civilians during the 1992-95 war, according to the prosecutor's office.

Spain

McAfee software founder arrested by Spanish police over tax evasion

Antivirus software founder John McAfee, wanted by the United States for tax evasion, has been arrested by Spanish police.

Malta

Malta: Ex-PM Joseph Muscat's top aide out on bail in corruption probe

Keith Schembri was arrested as part of a money laundering probe linked to the sale of Maltese passports to rich people from non-EU countries.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia arrests seven former military officers over wartime killings

A total of nine people are suspected of the September 1992 crime in Sokolac, according to Bosnia's prosecutor's office.

Belarus

Opposition lawyers Znak and Salei reportedly detained in Belarus

Lawyer Maxim Znak was reportedly taken from the offices of the opposition movement's coordination council on Wednesday by unidentified people in masks. A third opposition figure - lawyer Ilya Salei - has also been detained, according to the Investigative Committee.

Nigeria

Nigerian police arrest two men over Germany PPE 'scam'

Authorities say the two suspects falsely represented a Dutch company to order personal protective equipment from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Scores arrested at protest over Hong Kong election delay

Nearly 100 people were arrested by Hong Kong police on Sunday as riot officers swooped on democracy protesters opposed to the postponement of local elections.

World News

Climate protesters return to the streets of Europe's capitals

Environmental protesters returned to the streets of Europe's capitals to continue a week of demonstrations that have seen many arrests.

Republic of North Macedonia

Police in North Macedonia arrest three on suspicion of terrorism

Authorities also seized a large number of weapons in raids at five different locations.

Green News

Why did this grandmother want to get arrested for climate activism?

Sylvia Dell tells the story of her journey from a quiet life in rural Devon to member of Extinction Rebellion.

Netherlands

More than 20 arrested after overnight rioting in The Hague

Stones and heavy fireworks were thrown at the police officers from rooftops.

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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.

Netherlands

Police arrest 17 after finding 'largest ever' Dutch cocaine lab

Investigators estimate the drugs found have a street value of between €4.5 million and €6 million.