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Russia

More than 15 dead in armed attacks in Russia's Dagestan

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks in the two cities in Russia's south. Russian authorities described the raids as "terrorist acts".

Europe News

Finland: Man with 'far-right ties' arrested for child knife attacks

A 33-year-old man with far-right ties was arrested for stabbing a 12-year-old in Oulu's Valkea shopping center on Thursday evening.

Europe News

'I am not quite myself': Danish PM gives first interview after attack

Danish Prime Minister Metter Frederiksen suffered minor whiplash in a street attack that follows a wave of attacks on politicians across Europe.

Europe News

Danish PM cancels political events following assault

Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen cancelled campaign events on the eve of European elections.

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Slovakia

Slovakian PM Robert Fico says he felt 'no hatred' towards his attacker

Slovakia's populist PM Robert Fico made his first public appearance in three weeks, posting a speech online following a serious assassination attempt.

Europe News

Far-right activist and others hurt in stabbing in Mannheim

Police say several people, including a far-right anti-Islam activist, were injured in the incident.

Europe News

Slovakia's prime minister moved to home care in Bratislava

Fico will recuperate in the capital after being seriously wounded in an assassination attempt in the central town of Handlova earlier this month.

Yemen

Greek-owned cargo ship hit by twin missile attacks off Yemen

Strikes are thought to have been the work of Houthi rebels, who claim to be intercepting and attacking ships in support of the Palestinian people.

Estonia

Russia waging shadow war on West: Estonia PM

Kaja Kallas said the West needs a "coordinated approach" against Moscow's threats, amid rising cases of alleged sabotage, electronic warfare and spying.

World News

Political violence rises in EU driven by extremism and disillusionment

European Policy Centre analysts say the general political climate and the upcoming European elections are, in part, responsible for the uptick in violence.

Slovakia

Slovaks fear attack on PM Fico could deepen political divide

Prominent political figures in Slovakia say the condolences messages sent by officials from all parties have set an example and are helping to reduce tensions.

Slovakia

Fico's bodyguards failed to protect Slovakian PM, security expert says

Personal security expert Dr J Ervin Kis told Euronews that Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's bodyguards reacted too late to the apparent shooter and not according to protocol.

Germany

Green and AfD's politicians most at risk of violent attacks in Germany

Attacks on Green politicians have almost tripled in the past half-decade, whilst violence against AfD politicians has decreased by around 20%. However, they're still the most common target, according to statistics.

Slovakia

Slovakian leaders ponder past mistakes as Fico fights for his life

Euronews reporter was on the ground at the Roosevelt Hospital on Wednesday night while doctors were fighting for the life of Slovakia's PM Robert Fico. Here's what he saw.

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WATCH: Slovak PM Robert Fico shot and injured after meeting

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and injured following a government meeting in Handlova, as confirmed by Parliamentary Vice-Chair Lubos Blaha.

France

At least two French prison officers killed in van ambush shootout

An inmate convicted of burglary escaped the van following the incident. He is currently on the run, according to officials.

Gaza

Israel attacks northern Gaza's Jabaliya refugee camp

Israeli military tanks have ventured into the camp after five Israeli soldiers were killed over the weekend.

Ukraine

Two Ukrainian colonels arrested over plot to assassinate Zelenskyy

The alleged Russian plot was intended to be actioned in time for Vladimir Putin's presidential inauguration on Tuesday, Ukrainian authorities say.

World News

Gunslinging far-right Finns Party MP dropped from parliamentary group

MP Timo Vornanen has argued that his role as a police officer for more than two decades before being elected into parliament allowed him to carry a weapon in public.

United Kingdom

Sword-wielding man kills teenage boy and injures four others

Violent incident also saw two police officers injured by the armed assailant.

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