Covid: Europe risks new wave, WHO warns
Craig TaylorCases are up 10% in a week and there are concerns Euro 2020 matches could be super-spreader events. BBC News – Europe
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HMS Defender: Russia’s Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation
The Russian president says last week’s naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to test Moscow. BBC News – Europe
Spain, Malta and Portugal restrict non-vaccinated travellers
UK travellers will have to prove they have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus on arrival. BBC News – Europe
France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year’s election. BBC News – Europe
Valérie Bacot: Freedom for abused French woman who killed husband
Valérie Bacot’s story of abuse shocked France, but she still served a year in jail. BBC News – Europe
Czech Republic: Powerful tornado sweeps through villages
As many as 150 people are reportedly injured, with the worst-hit areas looking like a war zone. BBC News – Europe