Germany: Man jailed for life for train knife attack
Two people have been killed and seven wounded in a knife attack on a train in Germany. The attack took place in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein that borders Denmark. A young…
German politician ‘seriously injured’ in street attack
"Violent criminals who attack democrats must feel the full force of the law with quick and meaningful punishments," Faeser had said ahead of the conference, calling for greater protection for election helpers…
Germany: Protests called after attack on EU lawmaker
A German MEP was hospitalized after a suspected far-right attack in Dresden on Friday. Protests have been called to counter rising right-wing extremism and violence.…
Local lawmakers increasingly insulted, threatened, attacked
The weekend attack on a center-left politician in eastern Germany has been widely condemned. But insults, threats and attempts at intimidation have long been a part of campaigning.…
Press freedom under attack, watchdog index shows
Reporters Without Borders has cautioned of declining state support for press freedom around the world. The group released its 2024 World Press Freedom rankings, showing a mild improvement in press freedom in…
Houthis vow attacks until Israel ends war in Gaza
The Iran-backed rebel group has begun to extend its power locally and regionally. However its policies are far from good governance, exacerbating the humanitarian situation and the economic crisis across Yemen.…
Iran’s attack on Israel: Misleading images shared by both sides
Iran's missile strike on Israel late on Saturday was its first ever direct attack on the country. Fears are continuing to mount of an escalation of violence in the region. After analysing…
World leaders urge restraint from Israel after Iran’s attack
Despite much loud and public anger about Israel's conduct in Gaza, Jordan came to Israel's aid this weekend. Jordanians who have protested against Israel are feeling betrayed.…
Greece: freedom of press under threat
Greek radio and television carried no news and internet portals did not update their websites on Wednesday, as journalists staged a mass walkout to protest low salaries against the backdrop of higher…
Knife attacker kills six people in Sydney mall
A man went on a rampage with a knife in a Sydney shopping mall, killing six people as he did so. Police continue to interview witnesses and are calling on the public…
Top Navalny ally Volkov says ‘very clear’ attack on him was ordered by Kremlin
FRANCE 24 spoke to Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. On March 12, Volkov was assaulted in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, where he has…