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Spain

Court records expose details of 60 million euro food poisoning scam

British law firms dispatched “sales agents” in Mallorca to enlist holidaymakers to file false food poisoning claims against tour operators, court documents reveal.

Russia

Girl critical after axe-wielding boy goes on rampage in Russia

The attacker, who left six people injured, also set fire to the classroom before trying to kill himself.

Denmark

Danish inventor 'is charged with journalist's murder'

A prosecutor described the case as "very unusual and extremely disturbing".

Sweden

Man killed in explosion at Stockholm station

A man died after picking up an explosive object outside an underground station in the Swedish capital, according to police

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Romania

Fear on Bucharest’s metro after woman pushed in front of metro train

Passengers say they are now waiting for trains with their backs to the wall.

France

Homeless man finds €300,000 in unlocked security depot

Czech Republic

Watch: Warehouse workers use forklifts to block thieves’ getaway

The thieves had tried to steal tools from a van without realising someone was inside

Thailand

Four members of Thai Hells Angels arrested for drug offences

Thailand's police have arrested four members of the biker group Hells Angels Thailand in relation to drug offences.

Germany

Germany: police have evacuated the Christmas market in Potsdam

The suspicious package prompted authorities to clear out a Potsdam Christmas market

USA

Watch: Policeman shoots fellow officer in struggle with suspect

The gaffe saw a US police officer shoot his colleague with a stun gun as they were trying to arrest a suspect.

Turkey

Turkey slams US justice system over gold trader bribe claim

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag called the trial a "theatre"

Sweden

Swedish man sentenced to 10 years for ‘online rape’

Under Swedish law, rape doesn’t have to involve intercourse

Germany

Terror charges dismissed against German soldier who posed as refugee

Franco Albrecht will still face justice after falsely claiming asylum benefits.

USA

11 things you didn't know about Charles Manson

Little-known facts about the notorious killer and cult leader who has died aged 83

USA

Murderous cult leader Charles Manson dies at 83

Convicted murderer and cult leader Charles Manson has died of natural causes at the age of 83.

USA

Watch: Woman climbs drive-thru to steal food and Happy Meal toys

The 'hamburglar' was finally arrested on Thursday morning.

Italy

Former Cosa Nostra 'boss of bosses' Toto Riina has died

He was one of the most feared Godfathers in the history of the Sicilian Mafia.

USA

Murderer Charles Manson 'clinging to life'

Myanmar

Tillerson calls for Rohingya probe

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has called for a credible investigation into reports of human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims by Myanmar's security forces.

USA

Three killed, shooter dead, after attack at California school: reports

Several students were also airlifted as a result of the attack