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UK hospitals, Spanish businesses hit by cyber attack

Hackers have launched massive ransomware attacks on the UK health service and a range of Spain's biggest companies in a bid to extort money.

South Korea

South Korea orders Hyundai-Kia to recall 240,000 vehicles

South Korea’s transport ministry has ordered the compulsory recall of some 240,000 vehicles, following a tip off from a whistleblower.

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USA: NYPD 'extreme' training

Members of the New York Police Department Emergency Service Unit took part in an ‘extreme’ exercise.

France

Paris Gare du Nord reopens after major security scare

The busy transport hub was evacuated for more than two hours overnight in a fruitless search by armed police for three 'dangerous' men.

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France

Paris police evacuate Gare du Nord train station due to security alert

Police in Paris evacuated the mainline railway station Gare du Nord on Monday night (May 8) cordoning off the area due to a security alert.

France

Five charts to explain France's presidential election

France will choose its new president on Sunday, either centrist Emmanuel Macron or far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

Sweden

EU civil protection stage "real scale" emergency response exercise

Fake blood to paint typical injuries in a natural disaster.

My Europe Series

Insiders: Living with Terror

Insiders takes an in-depth look at how Europe is responding to the threat of terrorist attacks.

My Europe Series

Insiders: French civilians take action on terror

Insiders takes an in-depth look at how French society is responding to the threat of terrorist attacks.

My Europe Series

Insiders: The fight against Radicalisation in France

Sophie Claudet speaks to a former French intelligence official to gauge the measures put in place to combat radicalisation on a national and European level.

Economy

US travel and laptop bans spark concern among Gulf airlines

The US government's travel and laptop bans have been a major talking point at this year's Arabian Travel Market.

France

French police protest over "lack of recognition"

In Paris hundreds of police officers marched calling for better protection and recognition.

Venezuela

'There is no future here' - Venezuelans stage mass sit-ins

Mass sit-ins in Venezuela, as anti-government protesters keep up the pressure for early elections.

Afghanistan

US visit to Afghanistan coincides with two high-profile resignations

The Afghan Defence Minister and Army Chief of Staff stand down in the wake of deadly Taliban attacks last week. Their resignation coincides with a surprise visit by US Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis.

Venezuela

Maduro executes Plan Zamoro to tackle "mother of all protests" in Venezuela

With a big opposition protest called for today Venezuela's president activates security plan and says Washington and opposition staging coup.

Egypt

Tight security for Easter at Egypt's Christian churches

Easter means tight security for the Christian minority in Egypt, who are marking the occasion in sombre mood after last week’s murderous attacks on Coptic…

Vatican

Security tightened in Rome ahead of Pope's Easter message

Security has been increased all over Rome for Easter following recent international terror attacks.

USA

United Airlines says sorry after evicted passenger video goes viral

The airline's CEO has "deeply" apologised over the "truly horrific" forced removal of a passenger from a plane on Sunday.

Egypt

Anger mounts as Copts gather for Egypt funerals

Many say the police have not stepped up efforts to protect them, despite warnings of an attack. ahead of Sunday's twin church bombings.

USA

Trump's national security adviser in move to Singapore

President Donald Trump’s deputy national security adviser, KT McFarland, has reportedly been asked to step down just three months in the job.