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Israeli missiles have hit a school compound in Gaza City where a refugee shelter and a prayer room serving as a mosque had been set up. Palestinian sources say more than 100 civilians died in the attack. The Israeli military described the operation as a precision strike on a Hamas command centre. Europe's press struggles to find the right words.

Danish politicians have voiced fears about Swedish gang crime being imported to Denmark. Last week alone, five minors from Sweden were arrested on charges of attempted murder on Danish territory, after two such cases in June. The youths are being recruited via social networks, according to the police. Border controls are now being tightened. The press discusses additional measures.

Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting in the Russian border region of Kursk since Tuesday, attacking the aggressor's territory for the first time - officially, at least - since Russia's full-scale offensive began in February 2022. Moscow has indirectly admitted that Ukrainian forces advanced almost 30 kilometres into the country. Western tanks are also being deployed. Europe's press discusses the reasons for the offensive and the reactions from the Kremlin so far.