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The 56-metre luxury yacht Bayesian went down off Sicily during rough weather. (EPA PHOTO)
Europe
Cameron Charters

New agony for tycoon's widow after tragic superyacht sinking

The manufacturers of the Bayesian superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily have dealt a cruel blow to UK tycoon Mike Lynch’s widow, who is grieving the loss of her husband and daughter.

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At least 21 people were injured after Russian air strikes targeted Kharkiv apartment buildings.
Europe
Staff Writers

Terror as Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine residential apartments

At least 21 people, including children, were wounded when Russia launched new strikes targeting residential buildings in Ukraine.

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A courtroom sketch of Gisèle Pelicot, left, and her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot, right, during his trial.
Europe
Nick Pisa

Brave drug-rape wife faces graphic video of her ordeal

The wife of the man dubbed the Monster of Avignon bravely sat in court as a graphic video of her horrific ordeal was screened on Thursday. 

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Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk region face constant pressure from Russian attempts to advance.
Europe
Staff Writers

Russia diverts 40,000 troops to counter Ukraine incursion

Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region has reportedly forced the Russian army to divert 40,000 troops to the area.

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Dominique Pelicot claims he was bored in retirement and became ‘addicted’ to drugging and facilitating the rape of his wife by dozens of men.
Europe
David Jones

Husband who let men rape drugged wife reveals why he did it

Dominique Pelicot, the so-called Monster of Mazan, has explained why he committed the ultimate act of betrayal. WARNING: Disturbing details.

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Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk was detained in Poland.
Europe
Oleksandr Kozhukhar

Dramatic moment Ukraine boxing champ Oleksandr Usyk detained in Poland

Ukraine's world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has been detained by law enforcement officers at Krakow airport in Poland.

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Russian forces had encircled the Ukrainian town of Ukrainsk earlier this month.
Europe
Staff Writers

Russia captures major Ukraine town as troops advance

Russian media reports say their forces in eastern Ukraine have taken control of the town of Ukrainsk.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy attend a trilateral meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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UK
Latika M Bourke

UK urged to stop dithering on Kyiv missile restrictions

Prominent Tories have called for the UK to authorise Ukraine to use the British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike inside Russia.

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Polish rescuers and soldiers evacuate local residents and their dog in the village of Rudawa, southern Poland.
World
Karel Janicek

Death toll rises as Europe’s record rainfall leads to floods

Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania have all been swamped but authorities warn the flooding crisis is far from over.

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Residents have been assisted in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv after a building was struck.
Europe
Staff Writers

Russian guided bomb slams into Ukraine residential building

Ukrainian officials say at least 30 civilians have been injured in a Russian air strike on the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine.

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Russia says its reaction "will not be pretty" if the West gives Ukraine long-range missiles. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

‘Ready for everything’: Russia's chilling warning as missile verdict looms

Russian officials have threatened the West with an uncontrolled escalation of war and Ukraine with the destruction of Kyiv as Western leaders discuss whether to allow Ukraine to use their weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory.

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Torrential rain in Romania has killed at least four people and left scores stranded by flooding. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Countries on alert: Devastating floods turn deadly in Europe

Four people have died in floods in Europe as more torrential rain puts authorities on alert in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany and Austria.

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A judge has sentenced a woman to four months’ suspended imprisonment over a COVID-19 infection.
World
Staff Writers

Woman found guilty of fatally infecting neighbour with COVID

A woman has been found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbour with COVID in 2021, her second pandemic-related conviction in a year

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BBC presenter Jay Blades has been charged with the physical and emotional abuse of his wife. 
Europe
Jack Hardy and Paul Revoir

Popular BBC presenter charged with ‘physical abuse’ of wife

A BBC presenter has been charged with the physical and emotional abuse of his wife. 

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin has issued a grim warning on Ukraine’s potential use of long-range missiles.
World
Martin Beckford and Mark Nicol

Putin: Kyiv missile move will put West ‘at war’ with Russia

The Russian leader has issued a grave warning on the widely expected decision to allow Ukrainian forces fire Anglo-French cruise missiles deep into his territory.

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