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Italy

Wildfires spread in Sicily

Firefighters in Sicily are battling more than a hundred wildfires on the Italian island, some of which may have been started deliberately.

World News

Croatian government loses no-confidence vote

A snap election will be called if a new cabinet cannot be formed within 30 days.

United Kingdom

Flag at half-mast over the UK parliament

The UK mourns a Labour MP who has died after being attacked in the street in the north of England.

World News

Jo Cox murder: what we know

British Labour MP Jo Cox has died after an incident in her Yorkshire constituency – here is what we know: What happened Police were called to Market Street, Birstall in the Yorkshire constituency of J

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World News

England fans react with joy to win over Wales

There were ecstatic scenes in the fanzone in the centre of Lyon as the final whistle blew more than 500 kilometres away in the northern French city of Lens.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU referendum campaigning in UK suspended after MP killed

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of some of the top stories making waves around Europe.

Economy

Greece gets the nod for next tranche of bailout cash

Greece has fulfilled all the necessary measures to receive a new slice of bailout money from its international creditors.

Switzerland

Switzerland ends bid to join European Economic Area - after 24 years

A week ahead of the UK referendum on EU membership, Switzerland has done some clarification of its own on its relationship with Europe.

France

Thousands march in France for murdered police

Police officers and members of the public have marched in silence to pay homage to the French police couple killed by an attacker who pledged allegiance to ISIL.

Syria

Two-day pause in fighting comes into effect in Aleppo

The battle for the northern city between Russian-backed Syrian government forces and rebel groups has left hundreds dead.

Business Series

VW repositions itself as a leader in "green transport"

The crisis-hit German car maker plans to launch dozens of all-electric models on the market.

France

Euro 2016 - England beat Wales 2-1

The latest from Euro 2016, England have beaten Wales 2-1 at their match in Lens, northern France.

Sport

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland singing in the rain, England slay Welsh dragons, Ukraine eliminated after Germany and Poland draw

Ukraine 1-2 Northern Ireland England 2-1 Wales Germany 0-0 Poland Northern Ireland open up Euro account Northern Ireland celebrated their very first win in their maiden European Championship after

Cult

From Iceland to Austin: Kaleo making waves across the Atlantic

While Björk may be Iceland’s best-known musical export, four-piece rock band Kaleo are making waves in the US with their bluesy rock sound.

Europe News

EU sanctions against Russia likely to be renewed

EU sanctions against Russia, which were due to expire in a few weeks, now look set to continue According to diplomatic sources who spoke to AFP, the European Union could renew sanctions for another si

Cult

A White House in Basel: Ai Wei Wei installation looms large at Swiss art event

Ai Wei’s Wei’s temple-like ‘White House’ is one of the main attractions of Art Basel’s Unlimited section, a space focusing on big art, featuring massive sculptures and paintings, video projections, la

Economy

UK retail in rude health for now!

Retail sales in the UK are in rude health after a big April; the bonanza has run into May.

Economy

Eurozone inflation remains the same-negative

Eurozone inflation remains negative

Economy

European car sales accelerate

European car sales have jumped in May.

Economy

Bank of Japan holds back on further economic stimulus

The Bank of Japan held back from offering any further economic stimulus, despite weak inflation and poor global growth.

World News

Euro 2016: How to pronounce the trickiest players’ names

Having trouble pronouncing your Lewandowskis and Gulácsis? Euronews journalists demonstrate how to say the trickiest names in the Euro 2016 tournament.

World News

Obesity and overweight 'on the rise in nearly every country'

Here are four takeaways to digest from the Global Nutrition Report, which acts as a report card on the world’s progress in tackling problems in this area.