Alexei Navalny: ‘More than 3,000 detained’ in protests across Russia
Craig TaylorTens of thousands of people join some of the largest rallies against President Vladimir Putin in years. BBC News – Europe
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Steinmetz Swiss trial: Jail for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial
Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is given a jail term by a Swiss court in a historic corruption case. BBC News – Europe
UK and EU in row over bloc’s diplomatic status
The EU’s top representative in London is not being given the same privileges as other ambassadors. BBC News – Europe
Italy PM Conte wins crucial Senate vote to stay in power
But Giuseppe Conte lacks an absolute majority in the Senate and the row over his future continues. BBC News – Europe
Alexei Navalny: Poisoned Putin critic Navalny jailed in Russia
It follows his return to Russia, five months after a nerve agent attack almost killed him. BBC News – Europe
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel’s CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany’s chancellor. BBC News – Europe