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Russia

Critical Russian newspaper receives goat’s head, funeral wreath

"We have only two weapons: publicity — which is why we continue to do our jobs — and the law," the newspaper said.

Venezuela

Government officials say suicide, while opposition party say murder

An Venezuelan opposition lawmaker has died while in custody at the state intelligence headquarters in Caracas, but conflicting reports from government officials and the opposition have led to confusion over what actually happened

Montenegro

Montenegro to fine people who do not stand for national anthem

Many Montenegrin Serbs have refused to recognise the song “Oh, bright dawn of Montenegro” as the national anthem since it was adopted in 2004.

World News

Seven journalists killed in Europe since the start of 2017

Seven journalists — many of them investigating corruption — have now been killed in Europe over the last two years.

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Slovakia

Russian biker gang stirs controversy and divide in Slovakia

A small village in Slovakia has seen a massive influx of people over the past couple of months. It followed the arrival of the Night Wolves — an infamous Russian motorbike gang with ties to President Vladimir Putin — who opened their European headquarters on a nearby pig farm.

France

Prison break gangster on the run for 3 months caught by police

French police have arrested a gangster who went on the run following a spectacular prison escape over the summer, police sources said on Wednesday.

Switzerland

Forged letter urges Zurich residents to keep asylum seekers in cellars

The fake letter says residents should keep "the living conditions of these individuals in such a way that they voluntarily leave Switzerland."

Mexico

157 bodies found rotting in truck in Mexico as morgue lacks space

The Jalisco state top forensic expert has been fired.

Mexico

Mexico City's mariachi district rocked by shooting

A popular tourist area of Mexico City has been rocked by a gunfight that left at least five people dead,

France

Saudi princess 'has €800,000 of jewellery stolen' at Paris hotel

Thieves have struck again in one of Paris' richest neighbourhoods.

United Kingdom

Counter-terrorism police join investigation into UK knife attack

A major security operation was launched in the northern English town of Barnsley after a woman attacked a man with a knife.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

'Atmosphere of lynching': Journalists under attack in Bosnia

A recent attack on a journalist in the city of Banja Luka, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has sparked protests across the country and put journalists’ safety in the spotlight.

Germany

Migrant jailed for murdering 15-year-old ex-girlfriend in Germany

A German court has sentenced a failed asylum seeker to eight-and-a-half years in prison for murdering his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend, in a case that has fueled anti-migrant sentiment in the country.

World News

Europe briefing: Six stories to know about today

Here are six stories from around Europe so far today, Monday, August 27.

France

Supercar lost in France is found in Poland by social media

An Emirati millionaire has recovered his rare Lamborghini with the help of social media after it was stolen in France by a fake car company.

Germany

High Facebook usage linked to anti-refugee attacks in Germany: study

A higher-than-usual social media usage at the local level can lead to a spike in violent crimes in the area, a new study has found.

Germany

German couple jailed for selling son to paedophiles on dark web

The couple were found guilty of rape, aggravated sexual assault of children, forced prostitution and distribution of child pornography between May 2015 and August 2017.

World News

Jewels from Sweden have been stolen by thieves, who remain at large

A national manhunt is underway after Crown Jewels have been stolen in Sweden. The 17th Century jewels were housed in a Cathedral in Strängnäs, and stolen before the thieves took off in a motor boat. A national manhunt is underway.

Europe Decoded

Sweden's Crown Jewels stolen in dramatic heist

Robbers escaped on motorboat after stealing priceless 17th Century crown jewels

Israel

Israel releases Italian street artist painting mural of Ahed Tamimi

Agostino Chirwin, better known by the pseudonym Jorit Agoch, was arrested alongside another Italian national and a Palestinian. The Italians have been given 72 hours to leave the country.