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Islamic extremist 'plotted to attack German soldiers during lunch'

The suspect allegedly planned to attack the soldiers with 40cm-long machetes.

13 September 2024

Europe News

Former UK lawmaker pleads not guilty in sex offence case

Jeffrey Donaldson, a former UK MP, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of rape and other sexual offences that date back nearly four decades. The trial is slated for March 2025.

10 September 2024

Europe News

Danish man faces terrorism charges over arson at Jewish woman's home

A group with links to a banned gang allegedly set fire to balcony furniture at the woman's house in May.

10 September 2024

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WATCH: Mexicans march against controversial election bill

Judges, ministers, workers of the judiciary and the opposition marched Sunday against the proposed overhaul of Mexico’s judiciary.

9 September 2024

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Tech News

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says French arrest was 'misguided'

Durov was arrested in Paris last month as part of an investigation into abuse images, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions linked to the app.

6 September 2024

Romania

Andrew Tate's Romanian home raided over allegations involving minors

Romanian authorities are investigating allegations of human trafficking, the trafficking of minors, sexual intercourse with a minor, influencing statements and money laundering.

Europe News

German court upholds conviction of former Nazi camp secretary, aged 99

Furchern was convicted after judges said they were convinced she knew and "deliberately supported" the fact that 10,505 prisoners were killed in gassings at the concentration camp near Danzig.

United Kingdom

UK rioters jailed as more violence expected over the weekend

The government has said it is in a "state of high readiness" to deal with any potential disorder over the next couple of days.

Tech News

Algorithm used in Catalan prisons has ‘deficiencies,' audit finds

A recent audit of a Spanish algorithm used by the criminal justice system found “substantial deficiencies” in the reliability of its decisions on how likely prisoners are to reoffend.

Denmark

Polish man sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting Danish PM

The unidentified 39-year-old man has been charged with punching Frederiksen’s right shoulder with a clenched fist, causing her to lose her balance but not fall. Frederiksen suffered whiplash at the time.

Europe News

Will France's beloved pétanque ever make it to the Olympics?

Pétanque, one of France's most beloved sports, has yet to secure its place as an Olympic discipline but it's still a favourite pastime.

Europe News

Northern Irish politicians rally for UK government to ditch Legacy Act

Bereaved family members and politicians in Northern Ireland are hopeful that the new UK Labour-led government will repeal and replace widely contested legislation that grants immunity to "cooperating individuals" over the decades-long Troubles.

Europe News

Bruni-Sarkozy charged with witness tampering in husband's Libya case

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is charged with witness tampering in her husband Nicolas Sarkozy's campaign finance scandal involving Gaddafi's funds. She’s released on bail with contact restrictions, excluding her husband. She provided clarifications during interrogation.

Greece

Two yacht officers set to remain in custody over Hydra fireworks blaze

Some 3,000 acres of pine forest were destroyed in the blaze overnight on Friday, said to be caused by fireworks shot off a yacht carrying Kazakh oligarchs.

World News

Piqué to be probed over Saudi Arabia deal for Spanish Super Cup

Former Spain and Barcelona player Gerard Piqué is to be investigated over the Spanish football federation's deal to take the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.

Europe News

European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise?

Watch episode 20 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

Europe News

Poland exits Article 7, the EU's special procedure on rule of law

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has promised to restore the rule of law and reset relations between Warsaw and Brussels.

Culture news

How did Gigi D'Agostino's techno classic become far-right hate song?

Italian DJ's techno love song from 1999 has sparked outrage and bans in Germany after being adopted by extremists. What is going on?

World News

ICC: What's its role in prosecuting war crimes?

The ICC's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has requested the Hague's top court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders. How significant is this move and how ICC operates?

Europe News

German police investigate AfD member Petr Bystron for money-laundering

The Munich public prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation into Petr Bystron, a prominent figure on the German far-right party's list for the European elections.