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Russia

Helicopter smash in Siberia kills 18 people

Eighteen people were killed in a helicopter crash in Siberia as they were heading to work at an oil field.

Sweden

Investigators probe police shooting of ‘disabled man with toy gun’

A probe is continuing into the behaviour of police in Sweden after a man with Down syndrome was shot in Stockholm.

World News

How does Apple's record-breaking valuation compare?

Apple Inc this week became the first $1 trillion publicly listed US company - but how does that compare with other companies and the richest countries and people on the planet?

Germany

Berlin brown as satellite pictures show impact of heatwave

Newly-released satellite pictures have highlighted the impact of a drought and heatwave around Berlin.

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Bulgaria

Bid to build at UNESCO-protected national park in Bulgaria 'illegal'

Environmentalists are celebrating after winning a court case over plans to expand a ski resort in one of Bulgaria’s national parks.

Spain

Fundraiser for beggar paid to have Briton's name tattooed on his head

A petition has been launched to help a Polish beggar who was reportedly paid €100 to have the name of a British tourist tattooed on his head.

Romania

Romania minister 'delaying' anti-graft nomination to dodge veto'

Romania’s justice minister is stalling for time in appointing the country’s next anti-corruption chief in a bid to clear opposition for his preferred candidate, it’s been claimed.

Greece

Meet the woman helping animals abandoned in Greece’s wildfire inferno

Artemis Kyriakopoulou is hunting for pets left behind in Greece's wildfire disaster.

World

Nicaragua’s Ortega insists his departure would be 'path to anarchy': exclusive

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega told Euronews he won't allow elections until at least 2021.

Italy

Four takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Italy PM Giuseppe Conte

Donald Trump and fellow populist Giuseppe Conte hold a press conference after their meeting at the White House on Monday. Here is what you need to know.

United Kingdom

Is Europe’s swing to populism fuelling anti-Semitism?

Europe has voted for populist parties in increasing numbers over the last decade and it's a trend some are linking to the encouragement of anti-Semitism.

Sport

Watch: Ex-Man Utd boss Sir Alex thanks staff after leaving hosptial

Ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken for the first time since leaving hospital after a brain haemorrhage.

Russia

All change: Russia's odd train time custom finally hits the buffers

Europe’s intrepid train travellers were handed a boost after Russia announced it was calling time on a confusing custom at its stations.

Sweden

Sweden bans backyard barbecues in battle against wildfire outbreak

Wildfire-hit Sweden is warning its citizens against having barbecues — even in their own back gardens.

Economy

Watch: Juncker appears to shun Trump's hand of friendship

Cameras showed Jean-Claude Juncker rejecting Donald Trump's attempt to help him up some stairs at the White House.

Romania

Massive Attack’s unfinished sympathy for Romania’s anti-corruption protesters

Massive Attack delighted its Romanian audience by displaying anti-government slogans during a concert in Bucharest.

Germany

Reserved pool lane angers Berlin swimmers

Pool says anyone can reserve its public lanes.

Denmark

These pictures put northern Europe’s heatwave in perspective

Newly-released images from space have highlighted the effects of this month’s heatwave on parts of northern Europe.

Greece

It's more than just water: how experts go about tackling a wildfire

You might think lots of water is the best way of putting out a wildfire. And you wouldn't be wrong. But there is a lot more to think about than that.

Greece

In pictures: Greece's deadly wildfires

In pictures: Greece's deadly wildfires

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