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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.

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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.

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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.

World News

What we know so far about apparent Israeli attack on Iran

Despite calls for moderation from G7 leaders, it appears that Iran and Israel have shifted from a proxy war to direct confrontation.

Israel

Israel will ‘exact price from Iran', vows minister

The Middle East is braced for possible further violence following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strikes on Israel Saturday night.

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Aftermath of Russian attacks on Ukrainian villages

Rescuers recovered the bodies of two more victims from the site of Tuesday's strike in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, bringing the total number of victims to three.

Italy

Italy raises security alert level for Easter weekend

The Italian government has expelled from the country around 50 people said to have links with terrorist organisations since October 7.

Russia

Four bruised and bloodied men charged over Moscow concert attack

More than 130 people were killed in a grisly shooting in the Russian capital on Friday.

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WATCH: Panic as gunmen attack Moscow concert hall

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on a packed concert hall in Moscow, which killed at least 133 people.

World News

Two men arrested following suspicions of plotting terrorist attack

The foiled plan allegedly had the backing of an Islamic State offshoot, and was intended as violent retaliation for Quran burnings in Stockholm.

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