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Germany

Angela Merkel wants Germany to aim to neutralise gas emissions by 2050

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told an environmental conference in Berlin that she wants her country to aim to neutralise gas emissions by 2050

France

Macron brings in big guns to bolster lagging Euro election campaign

French PM Édouard Philippe will help the pre-election campaign of Nathalie Loiseau, who heads President Macron's MEPs list, after far-right links in her student days

World News

Thousands take part in climate change protests across Europe

Thousands of people took part in demonstrations in many European capitals, with protests on the planet's future, climate change and social justice

World News

Iran nuclear deal tops agenda at talks between Pompeo and EU officials

The nuclear agreement with Iran tops the agenda at urgent talks between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and European officials in Brussels

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Sport

Heavyweight heaven for Georgian judoka on final day of Baku Grand Slam

Georgia's junior heavyweight world champion graduates to Grand Slam gold on Day 3 of Baku Grand Slam as Japanese judokas top medals table standings

Sport

Japan and Azerbaijan strike gold on Day 2 of 2019 Baku Grand Slam

Fantastic judo and powerhouse performances on Day 2 of Baku Grand Slam as Azerbaijan wins its first gold of the tournament and Japan tops medals table

Sport

Explosive judo as Brazil tops medals table on Day 1 of Baku Grand Slam

There was some explosive judo on display in Azerbaijan as Brazil topped the medals standings after the opening day of the 2019 Baku Grand Slam

United Kingdom

Guy Verhofstadt slams Britain's decision to abandon European family

European Liberals leader Guy Verhofstadt said Britain's decision to abandon the European family has caused more damage than could have ever been imagined

Burkina Faso

Two French soldiers killed during rescue of four hostages in Burkina Faso

Two French soldiers have been killed during a rescue operation by special forces of four people being held hostage by an armed group in Burkina Faso

United Kingdom

European football first after four English clubs reach both Euro finals

English clubs have made European football history, as the four teams in the finals of the top two competitions in Europe are all from the same country

Romania

European leaders aim to project unity at informal EU summit in Romania

European leaders are holding an informal EU summit on Europe Day in the Romanian city of Sibiu, with 27 EU leaders hoping to project an image of unity

Vatican

Landmark papal decree makes bishops more accountable for sexual abuse

Pope Francis issued a new decree making bishops directly accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, and clerics must report any cases to superiors

Romania

Member states make unity declaration at informal EU summit in Romania

Member states at the informal EU summit in Romania made a joint declaration pledging unity and to ensure Europe remains a responsible global leader

United Kingdom

International community slams Tehran plans to restart nuclear programme

The international community reacted strongly to news that Tehran plans to restart parts of its nuclear programme that had been suspended since 2015

United Kingdom

Liverpool reach Champions League final after 4-0 win over Barcelona

Liverpool produced one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history as they beat Barcelona 4-0, to win 4-3 on aggregate and go into the final

Turkey

Erdogan says a re-run of Istanbul election will strengthen democracy

Turkish President Erdogan said the decision for a re-run of local elections in Istanbul, where his party suffered defeat, will strengthen democracy

Republic of North Macedonia

Pope Francis continues Balkan tour with a visit to North Macedonia

Pope Francis continued his Balkan tour with a visit to North Macedonia, where 20,000 Catholics live alongside Orthodox, Muslim and Protestant communities

Austria

EPP's Manfred Weber in Austria for rally ahead of European elections

European People's Party leader Manfred Weber was in Austria in the run up to European parliamentary elections to try to bolster unity within his party

Italy

Candidates seeking to succeed Juncker as EC President outline EU vision

The four candidates seeking to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker as European Commission president spoke about their vision for the European Union

Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaidó calls for peaceful demonstrations

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaidó urges supporters to take part in peaceful demonstrations on Saturday in front of military bases across country

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