Europe

Matteo Franzoso has died after a horror training accident.

Much-loved skier dies after horror training accident, aged 25

The emerging star did not survive ‘cranial trauma’ after crashing through two layers of safety fencing.

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Protesters block the road in an attempt to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, from Alalpardo to Madrid in Spain.

Over 100,000 pro-Palestine protesters cut cycling race short

More than 100,000 people on the streets in Madrid during Sunday’s protests cut short the cycling Grand Tour event.

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Donald Trump is heading to meet Keir Starmer in the UK.

UK, US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump stay

The UK hopes to cement its strong bond with the US during President Donald Trump's state visit, with new tech and energy deals to be announced.

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US-built HIMARS rockets were used in Ukraine's overnight attack on Russia.

Ukraine launches major attack on Russian oil refinery

Hundreds of drones were used in an overnight attack on Russia in which an oil refinery was targeted, with the war showing no sign of abating.

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Christian Brueckner is set to be released from a German prison.

Madeleine McCann suspect set for jail release

A man due to be released from prison in Germany remains a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann, British investigators say.

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The alert came after multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland on Wednesday.

Poland, Romania scramble jets after Russian drone activity

Poland and Romania have launched fighter jets in their airspaces because of the threat of Russian drone raids.

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Eurovision, to be hosted by Austria in 2026, faces disunity over Israel's participation.

Dutch may join Eurovision boycott if Israel takes part

The Netherlands may also boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel is allowed to compete, the public broadcaster that manages Dutch participation says.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has only continued to escalate attacks on Ukraine.

Trump’s Ukraine plea ignored as Putin keeps droning on

LATIKA M BOURKE: US President Donald Trump’s requests for Russia to ‘stop’ attacks on Ukraine have fallen on deaf ears with Vladimir Putin responding in one way, escalation. 

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Polish airspace was repeatedly violated by ‘drone-type objects’ during a Russian attack on Ukraine.

Poland launches strikes as Russian drones breach airspace

Polish and allied jets were launched overnight after Ukraine warned that Russian had violated Polish airspace, with Poland confirming they had shot down drones.

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The prime suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, Christian Brueckner, is set to walk free from a German jail.

Bizarre twist as Maddie McCann suspect set to walk free

One of the world’s most infamous cold cases has taken an unfathomable turn, as the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance is set to walk free from jail after help from a former German officer. 

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France’s financial woes are pushing its gov to the brink.

France’s financial woes are pushing its gov to the brink

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Italy was once Europe’s emblem for political instability. Now, it’s France’s turn, and the situation is about to get worse.

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Kyiv's main government buildings have been set ablaze in an overnight aerial attack by Russia. (EPA PHOTO)

Russia launches largest air attack on Ukraine, killing four

Government buildings in Kyiv have been set ablaze after Russia's biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began.

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James Clacher, 57, used Tinder and Bumble to sexually assault two women in 2019 and 2020.

Tinder rapist faked death, fled country, survived in wild

He attacked two women he met on Tinder and Bumble, then faked his death and fled to Spain. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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Dramatic footage shows the moment a $1.5 million luxury yacht capsized, sending crew members leaping overboard.

WATCH: Million-dollar yacht sinks minutes into maiden voyage

Dramatic footage shows the moment a $1.5 million luxury yacht capsized, sending crew members leaping overboard.

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At least 15 people have died after Lisbon's iconic funicular railway car crashed,

Multiple people killed in Lisbon funicular crash

At least 15 people have died and about 18 are injured after a funicular railway car, which is popular with tourists, derailed and crashed.

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