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Four men were arrested on Tuesday (25 June) on suspicion of trespassing after entering the grounds of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home in northern England, police said. North Yorkshire police said the group was detained just after noon and escorted off the property. They were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass. A group called Youth Demand posted video showing a member it said defecated in the pond on Sunak’s property. The incident comes just over a week before the U.K.’s general election that will determine if Sunak remains in power. Polls and pundits have predicted the Labo...
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This year marks a critical moment for INTERPOL, as the selection of the next secretary general will shape the future of global security. This election is not just about leadership; it’s about safeguarding our world. The chosen leader will play a crucial role in reimagining and strengthening our collective efforts to combat international crime and protect people worldwide. As I reflect upon my trajectory through years of service with the Brazilian Federal Police and my decade-long dedication to Interpol, culminating in my current role as its vice president for the Americas, I am filled with a p...
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France is increasing security measures in preparation for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics next month. Military helicopters will be patrolling the city and protecting airspace on the day of the ambitious July 26 ceremony – which is proving to be a serious security challenge. On the day of the event, around 200 Olympic delegations will join the parade on more than 80 boats. They will make the journey on a six-kilometer route, which has become a major talking point not only for its unique status as an open-air event, but for its exposure to potential danger. Parisien police chief Laure...
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US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a security agreement on Thursday during the Group of Seven (G7) summit, sending what they described as a message of unified opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “He cannot wait us out,” Biden said. “He cannot divide us.” Zelenskyy said the agreement demonstrated the “credibility of American support for our Ukrainian independence.” "Today is a truly historic day. We have signed the strongest agreement between Ukraine and the US since our independence," the Ukrainain leader said. "This is an agreement on steps t...
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Security is a “top priority” for Germany as they prepare to host the upcoming European Football Championship. Speaking at a news conference ten days before the official start of the Euro 2024 competition on Tuesday, German Interior Mnister Nancy Faeser said the nation was preparing for “all conceivable dangers.” She cited threats such as terrorism, hooliganism and cyberattacks, but said the cooperation was "going very well" across the federal and state level. “The police will have a strong presence wherever large numbers of people are on the move. This will be a major effort for the state poli...
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Defence officials in Poland have presented a plan to strengthen security on the country's border with Belarus. The plan involves beefing up anti-drone surveillance and on-ground military defence through a system of fortifications and barriers along about 700 kilometres of its eastern border with the Russian ally. Poland, which supports Ukraine against Moscow's full-scale invasion, is being targeted by hostile actions from Russia and Belarus, according to Warsaw. They include cyberattacks, attempted arson and pushing migrants illegally across the border, which officials describe as intended to ...
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ASML, based in the Dutch city of Eindhoven, has signed an agreement with Eindhoven Tech University (TU/e) to spend a combined €180 million on semiconductor research over the coming decade. The tech giant, which makes machines to produce computer chips, will conduct more joint investigations with TU/e, with plans for more PhD students to be trained in the field. The university said it expects to spend €100 million, while ASML will contribute €80 million to the joint project. "With this agreement we are expanding our long-term collaboration with TU/e," said Roger Dassen, Chief Financial Officer ...
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The search for the runaway thief linked to drug trafficking and his accomplices continued on Wednesday after two French prison officers were killed and three others were injured in an ambush of their van in the country's northwest the day before. The 30-year-old Mohamed Amra, also known as "The Fly", fled the scene together with four armed men who opened fire on law enforcement and their vehicle at the Incarville toll booth near Val-de-Reuil in Normandy. Some 200 gendarmes were involved in the pursuit of Amra and others right after their escape, domestic outlets reported. One of the slain pris...
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As the European elections approach, a new group of Members of the European Parliament will soon take office, tasked with navigating the turbulent waters of global volatility and the immense challenges Europe is currently grappling with. In this shifting geopolitical landscape, uncertainty and conflict threaten European values and way of life, underscoring the urgent need to bolster the continent's security and adopt a strong stance in the bloc's foreign and security policy. EU voters must remember the significance of collective security when they cast their votes in early June, considering the...
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It’s May, and Europeans are bracing themselves for two major cultural events: the Eurovision Song Contest and the Cannes Film Festival. There’s time to delve into the latter (stay tuned to the good Euronews Culture parish for our full Cannes preview), but first comes the annual spectacle and sound of Eurovision. Taking place this year in Malmö, Sweden, the 68th annual competition will see acts from 37 countries vie for the continent’s pop musical crown. But while usually a feelgood extravaganza full of glitter that strives to banish international strife, this year’s edition is proving to be on...
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