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Cecilia Sala returns home, freed from Iran prison

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrives in Rome after spending weeks in solitary confinement in an Iranian prison.

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UK arrest rate for climate protests is highest in Europe

New powers for police have seen an increased number of climate protest-related arrests.

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Georgian opposition leader arrested during police raid

Georgian opposition leader Nika Gvaramia was arrested by police during a raid on the Droa party office in Tbilisi, where he was tackled and taken away unconscious. The arrest follows a series of opposition office raids and protests over delays in EU membership.

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Serbia arrests 11 people over deadly awning collapse at train station

Demonstrations against the government are ongoing in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, with protestors denouncing corruption and a lack of transparency.

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Protests continue in Serbia over deadly train station awning collapse

The incident in Novi Sad, which left 15 dead, has triggered a wave of protests against the authorities over the past weeks.

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Three people charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina, the public prosecutor's office in the country has said.

Art

Dutch police detain suspect after botched Andy Warhol art heist

The arrest comes days after thieves blew open the door of an art gallery in the town of Oisterwijk last week and stole two works by Warhol.

Culture news

Can Abercrombie & Fitch survive sex trafficking scandal?

The former CEO of American fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) Mike Jeffries has been arrested on charges of running a prostitution and international sex trafficking ring.

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Former Albanian President Ilir Meta arrested on corruption charges

Meta says he has full faith in his complete innocence following his arrest by the Special Prosecutors for Corruption (SPAK).

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Mothers of detained teens fight for release after Venezuela protests

Mothers of detained teenagers in Venezuela are protesting outside Tocuyito prison, demanding their children's release and condemning "arbitrary arrests and poor treatment".

Germany

Eight children seriously hurt in arson attack in German city of Essen

A man's been arrested after allegedly setting two fires in Essen that left 30 people injured and driving a van into two shops, authorities said on Sunday.

Earth News

EU governments using ‘harsh new laws’ on climate activists

Some Western nations are using old legislation or enacting harsh new laws to restrict the right to peaceful protest and impose disproportionate penalties, a report warns.

Tech News

Who is Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov?

He remains a mystery figure with multiple nationalities. Here is everything we know about the Telegram tech tycoon.

Tech News

Why was Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France?

The Russian-born billionaire was wanted on charges of allowing drug dealers and sex criminals to operate on the app, according to French media.

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Actor Michael Madsen arrested on domestic violence charge

The actor famed for playing violent men has been arrested from his California home.

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Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Paris over brawl with hotel guard

Celebrated rapper Travis Scott his been arrested for violence against a security guard in Paris.

Europe News

No further suspects after two arrested in Taylor Swift concert plot

Authorities confirm no other suspects are being sought after two individuals were arrested for planning to use knives or homemade explosives outside Taylor Swift concerts in Austria.

Poland

Champions League referees detained after allegedly stealing road sign

The Polish Football Federation said it will terminate the contracts of both referees if the claims are confirmed.

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California wildfire tripled in size 'sparked by man with burning car'

Northern California wildfire that tripled in size in one day was started by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully, according to authorities.

World News

US arrests Sinaloa drug cartel leaders after they turn themselves in

The capos belonging to one of Mexico's most powerful and violent organised crime syndicates surrendered themselves in Texas.