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Macron's former bodyguard goes on trial for violence against protester

A former security aide to President Emmanuel Macron has gone on trial on a dozen charges, including voluntary violence, illegally wearing a police badge, and carrying a weapon.

Tech News

Apple's own staff concerned about plans for anti-child abuse scanning

According to sources within the company, staff have been taking to Slack to voice their concerns over customers' privacy.

Tech News

Europe 5G blacklisting is 'politics', says Huawei

Huawei told Euronews Next “political motivations” were behind some EU states' moves to ban the company's 5G infrastructure, after US authorities blacklisted it in 2019.

Tech News

EU officials: Microsoft Exchange email hack came from China

The attack earlier this year compromised tens of thousands of computers. Now EU and US officials have said China-based hackers were to blame.

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Belgium

Belgian MP shares video of intimidation by young men in Brussels

Brussels police have confirmed they are investigating the incident.

My Europe Series

Residents of Bucharest’s crumbling buildings live in fear of earthquake threat

Bucharest is the EU capital that is most at risk from earthquakes, many seismologists believe. And with hundreds of vulnerable old buildings suffering from decades of neglect, many residents of the Romanian capital are living in fear for their lives.

Europe Decoded

Tinder to offer pre-date background checks to its users

The online dating platform will roll its new feature out later this year in the US, aiming to keep users safer as they date.

Sweden

Sweden charges man for selling information to Russia

Sweden's Security Service says that Russia is "one of the main intelligence threats" against the country.

USA

Biden says 'erratic' Trump should not receive intelligence briefings

Democratic lawmakers and even some Trump administration officials believe he is too untrustworthy to benefit from the historical practice accorded to former presidents.

USA

In pictures: US presidential inaugurations from Lincoln to Obama

From mid-19th Century to present day: the US presidential election recorded on camera over three centuries.

USA

Anxiety in Washington as false alarm interrupts inauguration rehearsal

The U.S. Capitol briefly locked down, illustrating the fear that has gripped the city since the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection by pro-Trump rioters and prompted extraordinary security measures.

USA

US multi-agency cyber attack is 'grave' threat — security agency

US federal agencies and “critical infrastructure” were targeted in a sophisticated attack that was hard to detect and will be difficult to undo, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said.

Germany

German government backs bill requiring security pledge on 5G network

The move is seen as a means of addressing public concerns over potential security risks posed by vendors for big infrastructure projects.

Europe News

EU unveils multi-billion euro cybersecurity strategy

The bloc has revealed its new strategy to prevent, deter and respond to cyberattacks across the EU.

France

Nearly 100 arrested during another anti-security law protest in France

Nearly 90 rallies were organised across France on Saturday as protests continued against the controversial "global security" bill.

France

French government to 'totally rewrite' controversial security measure

Thousands of people took to the streets across France at the weekend to protest against the new measure, over fears that police violence would be harder to expose.

France

French lawmakers approve controversial global security bill

Journalists and rights groups argue that a draft security bill would curtail press freedom and lead to less police accountability. The EU warned that it will examine the final law to ensure it complies with the bloc's law.

Sweden

Sweden bans Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

Swedish regulators have banned the use of telecommunications equipment from Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE in its upcoming 5G network.

Spain

McAfee software founder arrested by Spanish police over tax evasion

Antivirus software founder John McAfee, wanted by the United States for tax evasion, has been arrested by Spanish police.

France

Thieves make off with 9 million euros in France money heist

The Lyon robbery is believed to be France's biggest cash heist since 2009.