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Are the French police the most violent in the EU? As protests continue in France, the French police are under scrutiny after new allegations of police brutality. The force has a bigger arsenal than most in Europe. Ukraine: Life near the front line in Sloviansk As Russian continues to attack Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine, thousands of residents refuse to leave or struggle to find a way out. For many, poverty, family ties and beloved pets make evacuation painfully difficult. Bulgaria: Concerns about security in the Black Sea dominate presidential election campaign Bulgaria's presidential election campaign has been shaped by recent drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea and the government's reduced support for Ukraine, making foreign policy a key factor in the first round. Trump, Putin and Xi at one table, without Ukraine. What Moscow wants from the proposal and why Beijing might agree. Moscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part? Raids at far-right group's offices at European Parliament Authorities searched the Patriots for Europe's European Parliament offices in a long-running funding inquiry. The group says the charges pertain to its predecessor and there is "no legal continuity" between the two. Russia arrests German man, calls him a Ukraine 'mercenary' Russian FSB agents have arrested a German national and accused him of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine's military. They claim he deserted over unpaid wages and say he was a sniper who once served in the Bundeswehr. Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff talks During talks between Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been released. The Kremlin also said Russia was "in principle" ready to resume trilateral talks next month. UK fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom. Portugal housing protests continue after police clear camps Demonstrators vow to continue their campaign to call for affordable housing in Portugal after police cleared tent camps and arrested at least 55 people. New EU plan for Arctic warily eyes influence of Russia, US The EU unveiled its priorities in the Arctic as it vies with Russia, China and the US for influence. EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said drone incursions, GPS jamming and cable sabotage undermine Arctic security.