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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.