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PM Starmer: 'Standing army' to battle far-right unrest gripping UK

UK prime minister made the announcement on Monday after he convened officials for an urgent meeting aimed at tackling growing far-right violence enshrouding the nation.

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Protesters attack hotel housing asylum seekers in UK

False rumours spread online that the suspect was a Muslim and an asylum-seeker led to the protests that have seen immigrants, police and Muslims attacked.

United Kingdom

London police boss rips microphone off reporter

The incident happened as Mark Rowley left an emergency COBRA meeting at Whitehall.

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At least 100 arrested after violent clashes across the UK

The latest outbreaks of violence come a day after protesters in Sunderland in northeast England tossed beer barrels and rocks at police officers.

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Protests In Nigeria against worst cost-of-living crisis in generation

Amnesty International's Nigeria office said at least nine people were killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests against the economic crisis gripping the country.

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Multiple fibre optic networks vandalised across France

Installations belonging to Free, SFR and Bouygues were sabotaged during the night. No one has claimed responsibility.

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Austrian police trial stun guns in Vienna ahead of potential rollout

Austria has been hesitant in the past to roll out stun guns, popular with police forces across the world, due to reports of people dying after getting electro-shocked.

Belgium

Brussels police search 14 houses as part of terrorism investigation

The searches were conducted in Antwerp, Liege and Ghent, and the Brussels region.

France

Paris Olympics: Russian chef arrested over FSB-linked provocation plot

The man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of links to Russian security agency FSB.

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Germany bans organisation with alleged links to Iran and Hezbollah

Five other related groups and associations around Germany were also shut down.

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Gunman kills at least six people at nursing home in central Croatia

The gunman is believed to be a veteran of Croatia's war of independence in the 1990s. Police officials said that he used an unregistered gun.

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Spanish police arrest five people and seize 1,000 marijuana plants

The police have dismantled a criminal network dedicated to sending marijuana to Gerrmany through parcel companies.

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At least seven killed in an apartment fire in Nice

At least seven people lost their lives when a fire broke out in a top-floor apartment in the Moulin District in Nice. Police are currently investigating the incident as arson.

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Police capture man suspected of killing family of racing commentator

26-year-old Kyle Clifford was caught near his home in Enfield, north London and is receiving medical treatment for his injuries.

Spain

Spanish police bust Malaga crime group forcing women into prostitution

The gang abused at least 500 women across four brothels in Costa del Sol, authorities said.

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Passenger video reveals minutes after Slovakian train crash

Passenger Katarína Molnárová's video captures the aftermath of a train crash in Nové Zámky, Slovakia.

United Kingdom

Four arrested after entering the grounds of British PM Sunak's home

The incident comes just over a week before the UK’s general election that will determine if Sunak remains in power.

World News

Euroviews. To make the world a safe place for all, Interpol needs all viewpoints

By fostering technological advancement and collaboration among member countries, Interpol can help create a unified front against the sophisticated tactics used by modern criminals, ensuring global safety and justice, Valdecy Urquiza writes.

Germany

German police shoot man armed with an axe in Hamburg

German police said on Sunday they shot and wounded a man who was threatening them with an axe and a firebomb in the northern city of Hamburg.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: EU elections plunge France into uncertainty

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the outcome of the European elections that led French president Macron to call for a national vote in a few weeks - plunging France into political uncertainty. Another topic: a week of intense diplomatic activity over Ukraine.