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Over 200 Injured and Hundreds Arrested After PSG Champions League Riots in France

Following PSG's Champions League win, 219 injured and 780 arrested amid riots in France. Police deployed extensively to manage unrest and upcoming victory parade.

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Over 400 Arrested in France Following PSG's Champions League Victory Celebrations

Over 400 people were arrested after clashes between PSG fans and police disrupted Paris following the Champions League final win. Authorities deployed thousands of officers to manage the unrest, which included injuries and property damage.

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Anadolu via Getty Images PSG supporters release flares during clashes with police in Paris.

Sadie Jefferson Retires After 75 Years at Portrush Pharmacy

Sadie Jefferson retires after 75 years at Portrush pharmacy, having served generations and participated in community fundraising, including skydives at age 80. Colleagues and locals praise her dedication and impact on the town.

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Lyndsay Sinclair Sadie Jefferson has long blonde hair. She is wearing red-rimmed glasses and is wearing her blue pharmacy uniform. She has a name badge and lanyard and is standing outside the Pharmacy doors.

How Vladimir Putin Mastered His Public Image Over Two Decades

Vladimir Putin has expertly crafted his public image over two decades, evolving from a reserved KGB agent to a dominant authoritarian leader. His use of visual imagery, staged appearances, and symbolic acts have shaped perceptions domestically and internationally, reflecting his consolidation of ...

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BBC A treated image showing from bottom right: a young Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, topless Putin on horseback, and Putin in 2022

Man Charged with Murder of Woman Found in County Galway

A man, Ali Sohrabi, has been charged with the murder of Masumeh Manojan, found dead with fatal wounds near Clifden, Galway. He was remanded in custody and will appear again by video link.

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RTÉ Ali Sohrabi, a man with short, black hair and short stubbly beard, being escorted to Galway District Court by gardaí (Irish police). He is wearing a grey or khaki green top and there is a white scarf or possibly a bandage around his neck. The garda officer beside him is wearing a blue uniform jacket with a gold garda crest.

Romanian City Residents Fear After Drone Strike Near Ukrainian Border

A drone strike hit an apartment block in Galati, Romania, near the Ukrainian border, causing injuries and raising fears among residents. Romania confirms the drone was Russian, prompting calls for increased NATO support amid escalating regional tensions.

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The site of a drone strike on a residential block roof covered with wood panels and blue plastic.

Ukraine Employs AI-Driven Drones to Target Russian Supply Convoys

Ukraine is employing AI-enabled Hornet drones to disrupt Russian supply convoys, striking vehicles carrying vital resources along key routes in occupied southern Ukraine, intensifying pressure on Russian logistics and front-line operations.

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A map of southern Ukraine highlighting major roads and 14 verified strike points on one running from occupied Crimea, through occupied Melitopol and Mariupol and on the road leading to the Russian border from Mariupol. There is a zoomed in section on this last stretch of motorway, where 10 strikes are marked.

Water Outage Hits Ballivor During Ireland's Hottest Week

Ballivor village in Ireland faced a multi-day water outage during the hottest week, with supply restored after tanker deliveries. Planned upgrades are set for June amid ongoing issues.

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Google A quiet village main street lined with stone and whitewashed buildings, parked cars and a small takeaway, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. A flower bed and traditional houses give it a tidy, rural feel.

Scottish Man Jailed in France for Attempted Migrant Smuggling by Boat

John Frizell from Glasgow was jailed in France for attempting to smuggle migrants, including a child, aboard a boat to the UK. He received a 2.5-year sentence; his accomplice got a suspended term. Both were banned from France permanently.

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Getty Images Migrants wearing orange life vests on a boat

New Welsh First Minister Faces Challenge of Delivering M4 Relief Solutions

The new Welsh first minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, faces the challenge of addressing M4 congestion and potential new crossings amid political negotiations and environmental concerns.

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Huw Fairclough/Getty Images Cars driving through a dual carriageway tunnel, with lighting overhead and a long white line through the middle.

Clean-up of Europe's Large Mobuoy Illegal Dump Could Start in 2028

Northern Ireland's Environment Minister says clean-up of Mobuoy illegal landfill could start in 2028, costing over £100m and taking up to five years amid local concerns.

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PA Media Andrew Muir is standing outside on front of large black gates. He wears glasses and is wearing a navy coat with a blue shirt and a bow tie.

Russian Drone Crashes into Romanian Apartment Building, Injuring Two

A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati, Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people amid ongoing border tensions.

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Reuters Firefighters work near a building, which was hit by a drone in Galati