HMS Defender: Russian jets and ships target British warship
Craig TaylorMore than 20 jets and two coastguard ships shadow HMS Defender as it sails near Crimea’s coast. BBC News – Europe
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Spain confirms plans to pardon Catalan separatists
The nine leaders were jailed over a failed 2017 independence bid, but the pardons are controversial. BBC News – Europe
France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground – exit poll
Early results indicate both parties have failed to make ground in France’s regional elections. BBC News – Europe
Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave
Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region. BBC News – Europe
Alarming Covid surge cools Russia’s football fever
Despite being one of the first countries to develop a jab, Covid cases are sharply rising in Russia. BBC News – Europe
Berlin squat riot leaves dozens of police wounded
Sixty police officers are hurt as squatters riot over a planned fire inspection at 94 Rigaer Straße. BBC News – Europe