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Several prisons in France attacked with guns fired and vehicles burned

Vehicles were set on fire in several prison car parks and a prison in the southern city of Toulon was fired at with an automatic weapon.

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Ukraine seeks thousands of new recruits to face Russian army

In Donbas, Ukrainian volunteers, some over 40 and newly trained, prepare for battle, believing defence is their only option against Russian invasion.

Saudi Arabia

From oil wealth to major player: How Riyadh become a global mediator

As Riyadh prepares to host US-Ukraine talks on how to end Russia's war, analysts tell Euronews how Saudi Arabia became a diplomatic heavyweight.

Germany

Suspected Hamas members face terror trial in Germany over arms caches

Prosecutors say the suspects established arms depots in Bulgaria and Denmark, and were plotting attacks in Germany and beyond.

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Scenes

Watch: The Indian martial arts instructor keeping guard on tradition

In partnership with Media City

Sonali Kadu began learning the ancient armed martial art of Mardani Khel almost a decade ago.

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Ukraine innovates with scouting river drones

These one-metre-long drones can scout, transport goods and even attack enemy ships.

Turkey

Explosion at Turkish weapons factory kills at least 11 people

The explosion collapsed one of the main production buildings, and the surrounding buildings sustained minor damage, according to authorities.

Europe News

Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels

French prime minister Michel Barnier will face a no-confidence vote today that could topple his government and bring more chaos to the EU.

Tech News

What we know about Western-made missiles Ukraine is firing into Russia

Ukraine is firing foreign-made missiles directly into Russian territory for the first time. We take a look at what these weapons can do

Europe News

Man in Denmark hands in 80 guns and grenade during weapons amnesty

More than 8,400 weapons have been turned in to Danish police this month as part of a nationwide amnesty to tackle violence between criminal gangs.

Business

Germany and UK take aim with 'landmark' deal to make artillery guns

The new defence agreement will bring jobs to the UK as the Labour government seeks to build closer ties with European allies.

Europe News

Erdogan says Turkey's doors are 'open' to refugees from Lebanon

After meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Istanbul for talks, President Erdogan says Turkey's doors are 'open' to refugees from Lebanon.

Europe News

Will EU's new defence Commissioner strengthen Europe's armies?

Defence is becoming an increasingly central topic in Europe, and as a result, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced a new portfolio dedicated to the issue's industrial aspects.

Europe News

Can Zelenskyy convince the West to back his 'victory plan'?

Despite several months of lobbying, Zelenskyy failed to make the case for using Western weapons in Russian territory, and experts are sceptical that the Kremlin is willing to negotiate on genuine terms any time soon.

Europe News

Germany denies export ban on arms to Israel

Reports indicate that arms exports have fallen dramatically from the previous year, and no more permits have been issued for weapons sales since March.

Czech Republic

NATO official: Ukraine has legal right to strike deep into Russia

Admiral Rob Bauer, who serves as the principal advisor to NATO's secretary general, also said that nations supplying weapons to Kyiv have the right to limit their use.

Business

Dortmund fans protest club sponsorship deal with weapons manufacturer

Borussia Dortmund fans are expected to protest against the club's sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall.

Russia

Could the Ukrainian Kursk incursion become a political turning point ?

While Ukrainian forces extend their control on Russian territory, Kyiv's military is losing ground in the Donbas. The Kursk incursion could either play a significant political role in the war's outcome or become a military nightmare for both sides.

World News

Ukrainians undergo military training in Kharkiv as war persists

Ukrainian residents are actively preparing for the ongoing conflict with Russia, with over 250 having completed military training and around 400 more currently enrolled in a course at the Kharkiv regional institution of national resistance.

Culture news

Archaeologists discover Bronze Age weapons and jewellery in Czechia

Discovered in Budyně nad Ohří, 40 km northwest of Prague, the site yielded eight axes, arm rings, pins, and a spearhead.