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Austria's gun laws come under scrutiny after 10 die in school shooting

A debate about gun laws in Austria is gathering pace after a 21-year-old former student killed 10 in a shooting at a school in Graz on Tuesday.

USA

Sixteen states sue Trump over deal ending ban on rapid fire triggers

The triggers which can be attached to semiautomatic rifles to turn them into full-auto weapons were banned under the Biden administration.

Belgium

Russia developing multiples more ammunition than NATO, says Mark Rutte

NATO allies must commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence, as Russian threat looms, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Within three months, Russia develops four times the amount of ammunition NATO countries produce in a year, he said.

Tech News

The long-range weapons Ukraine could begin using against Russia

Following comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine may now be able to use some of these weapons unreservedly to defend itself.

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Europe News

Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression

With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. But, can it move swiftly enough?

Europe News

Just half of EU countries take up Brussels on defence fiscal leeway

The €650 billion estimate it put forward in March, the Commission's spokesperson said on Friday, "is a ballpark figure, it's based on a set of assumptions".

Europe News

US approves sale of €1.17 billion worth of missiles to Poland

Washington approves the delivery of hundreds of medium-range air-to-air missiles to Warsaw.

Europe News

Global military expenditure hits new post-Cold War high

The world's 15 largest spenders all increased their military expenditure in 2024, with growth especially rapid in Europe and the Middle East.

Tech News

The UK’s new ‘microwave weapon’ takes down drones. Here’s how it works

A new weapon successfully took down over a hundred drones using radio frequency in UK tests.

Europe News

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.

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.