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Europe briefing: 7 stories to know about today

Euronews brought you the latest news and updates as they happened this morning.

USA

WaPo publishes blank column after Saudi journalist goes missing

The Washington Post publishes blank column in solidarity with missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He was known for criticising the kingdom's crown prince in columns for the American newspaper.

Turkey

Saudi critic Khashoggi 'missing' after embassy visit in Turkey

The American newspaper said that it had been unable to reach Jamal Khashoggi and that it is "very concerned about where he may be."

USA

Trump: Saudi king would not last 'two weeks' without US support

US President Trump said Saudi Arabia's King Salman would not last "two weeks" in power without US military backing.

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Spain

Spain sells 400 bombs to Saudi Arabia

Spain sold 400 bombs to Saudi Arabia arguing that the "high-precision lasers will not make mistakes and kill Yemenis"

Saudi Arabia

Man arrested in Saudi Arabia for having breakfast with a woman

An Egyptian man was arrested in Saudi Arabia after sharing a video showing him having breakfast alone with a female co-worker.

Spain

Spain to 'scrap sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia'

Military chiefs in Spain claim they are stopping the controversial sale of laser-precision bombs to Saudi Arabia.

Yemen

UN seeks 'credible' investigation into Yemen bus attack

The United Nations calls for an investigation in to a Saudi-led coalition attack on a bus that left at least 29 children dead.

World News

Saudi Arabia-Canada spat explained

An ousted ambassador. Suspended flights. The recall of thousands of Saudi students in Canada. These are just a few diplomatic sanctions Saudi Arabia imposed on Canada in the wake of a concerned tweet over jailed Saudi activists by Canadian officials.

Canada

Saudi Arabia suspends flights to Canada as diplomatic spat escalates

Saudi Arabia suspends flights to Toronto as diplomatic spat escalates

United Kingdom

Wimbledon accuses Saudi of complicity in ‘industrial-scale piracy’

Saudi Arabia has denied allegations by the governing bodies of world tennis that a television channel illegally showing matches is based in the kingdom.

Yemen

UN says over eight million people are on the verge of famine

Saudi-led coalition attacks on the port city of Hodeida are to be suspended to explore a UN initiative

World

Football, music and gaming: meet the Middle East's upcoming talent

Competitors come in many forms, some are teams going toe-to-toe on a playing field whilst others pit their skills in digital arenas. Then there are those with no opponents, challenging themselves, and the status quo, in musical concert halls.

Sport

Saudi Arabia defeat Egypt with last-minute winner

Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1 with a last-minute goal.

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Saudi psychologist drives herself to work for first time in 21-year career as ban lifted

Driving through morning rush hour and stopping for coffee and fuel, Ghamdi braved the traffic of Jeddah for the first time in her life.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women are officially allowed to get behind the wheel

Saudi women are officially allowed to get behind the wheel, after a decades-old driving ban was lifted.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving ends

As from midnight on Saturday in Saudi Arabia women are officially allowed to drive

World

The art of self-expression: Dance, fashion & literature

What do words on a page, expressive movement, and fashion all have in common? In the Middle East, they’re being used to connect people in society in differing ways.

Sport

Uruguay defeat Saudi Arabia 1-0, qualify for knockout stages

World Cup: Uruguay defeat Saudi Arabia 1-0, qualify for knockout stages

Yemen

No let-up in fighting for Hodeida as UN attempts to negotiate control

UN says negotiations are "well advanced" with Houthis to take over main entry point for humanitarian aid.