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Europe’s six most-audacious prison breaks

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

02/07/2018

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.

01/07/2018

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.

01/07/2018

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.

27/06/2018

USA

US rapper XXXTentacion shot dead

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

19/06/2018

Netherlands

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

Police arrest driver of delivery vehicle.

18/06/2018

Romania

The Romanian village without thieves

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

18/06/2018

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.

15/06/2018

Canada

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

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

15/06/2018

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Stolen armoured vehicle chased through US city

This is some car chase.

06/06/2018

Romania

Ex- Romanian minister brings gold bars to pay €1 million bail

Prosecuted ex-finance minister decides to pay part of his 1 million EUR bail in bullion.

04/06/2018

Canada

Two suspects detonate a bomb in a restaurant in Ontario, Canada; sever

Two suspects detonate a bomb in a restaurant in Ontario, Canada; several people injured, three critically

25/05/2018

United Kingdom

Au pair murder: Couple found guilty

Sophie Lionnet, 21, was tortured and killed by the couple who accused her of plotting against them with Boyzone member Mark Walton.

24/05/2018

United Kingdom

Russian 'dirty money' puts UK national security at risk, say MPs

A powerful committee of MPs called on the British government to “get serious” and crack down on Kremlin-linked individuals using London as a base for corrupt assets.

21/05/2018

Australia

Children among seven dead after shooting in Australia

Police say four children and three adults have been found dead in Western Australia.

11/05/2018

India

Second teen raped, set alight in India: police

Reports of the attack come amid shock over the death of a 16-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Chatra district who was raped and burned to death.

07/05/2018

United Kingdom

Trump's knife crime claim: how do the US and UK compare?

Donald Trump has sought to defend the use of guns stateside by shining a light on knife crime in London. But is the UK really any worse than the US?

06/05/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Tesla driver ‘puts on autopilot and moves to passenger seat’

These are the moments after a Tesla driver in England turned on autopilot and moved to the passenger seat of his car.

29/04/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Dashcam footage shows drunk’s erratic driving before crash

This is what it’s like to be driving when you’re drunk. Warning: some viewers may find this footage upsetting.

28/04/2018

Spain

Spanish law not the problem in ‘Wolf Pack’ case, says victim’s lawyer

Euronews spoke to the lawyer representing the victim in a controversial case that sparked protests when five men accused of gang rape were found guilty of the lesser offence of sexual abuse.

27/04/2018