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Italy

Children forced into ‘survival sex’ at Italy-France crossing, says NGO

Children seeking to cross into France via northern Italy are being forced to sell sex in exchange for a safe crossing, food or a place to sleep, according to a new report by Save the Children Italy.

Portugal

Portuguese authority reveals price tags in illegal online wildlife tra

Portugal has confiscated wildlife parts, including a hippo tooth and a baby elephant leg, being sold illegally online in recent weeks. Euronews spoke to the unit behind the action about the trade and the price tags attached to it.

South Africa

South Africa: 11 taxi drivers killed in ambush

11 South African taxi drivers were killed after they were ambushed on Saturday night.

USA

Gunman arrested after deadly LA hostage standoff

The man took hostages and barricaded himself inside a grocery store on Saturday for three hours, fatally shooting a woman inside.

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United Kingdom

UK police make 'largest ever' cocaine bust

Two Dutch nationals are facing drug importation charges after British Border Force officers raided a yacht in Cornwall,

United Kingdom

UK police 'must prepare for post-Brexit spike in hate crimes'

"There is a real possibility" that the number of reported hate crimes will spike after the UK formally leaves the EU in 2019, a watchdog warned British police forces.

Italy

Polish and Italian far-right groups join forces for ‘first European security operation’

The landmark meeting of the two groups in Italy has sparked concerns from anti-fascists. But was it just a publicity stunt?

Romania

Writer attacked by mob who mistook her van for mythical 'black ambulance'

A popular legend holds that black ambulances cruise the streets looking for children to murder in order to sell their organs to wealthy buyers in western Europe.

World News

Nigeria's Mikel told of father's kidnapping during World Cup

John Obi Mikel revealed he led Nigeria in its World Cup match against Argentina after receiving news his father had been kidnapped.

World News

Iran diplomat arrested over ‘plot to attack’ opponents in France

The diplomat is among a group of people arrested over an alleged plot to bomb a weekend rally by an exiled Iranian opposition group in France, where US President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani was in attendance.

World News

Europe’s six most-audacious prison breaks

A look at some of the most daring, dangerous and outrageous attempts to escape prison in Europe.

France

Notorious gangster escapes French prison by helicopter

One of France's most famous gangsters has escaped a prison in the Paris region by helicopter, according to local media.

France

Notorious gangster escapes French prison by helicopter

A gangster has escaped a prison in the Paris region after three heavily armed accomplices landed a helicopter.

Cult

Hollywood releases cartel sequel before Mexico's deadly election

The run up to the election has been rife with violence and vote-buying schemes.

USA

US rapper XXXTentacion shot dead

The controversial rapper was shot dead in Florida in what police say could be a robbery.

Netherlands

Van kills one in hit-and-run outside Dutch concert

Police arrest driver of delivery vehicle.

Romania

The Romanian village without thieves

Residents of this town can leave their money in bags in the street.

France

Mystery unravels after 400 sharks found washed up on Brittany beach

The evacuation has begun for over 400 small sharks that were found washed up in northern France.

Canada

Watch: Thief steals €30K Banksy artwork from Toronto exhibition

Toronto police released CCTV footage of a brazen thief stealing a Banksy painting.

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Stolen armoured vehicle chased through US city

This is some car chase.