Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes
Craig TaylorVictims’ families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending. BBC News – Europe
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Forty-one migrants die in shipwreck off Lampedusa
Four survivors told rescuers the boat set off from Tunisia carrying 45 people, including three children. BBC News – Europe
Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year
Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: Russia hits blood transfusion centre, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as a “war crime” and perpetrators as “beasts”. BBC News – Europe
Russia says tanker hit in Ukrainian attack near Crimea
The attack is the second in as many days involving sea drones, Ukrainian security sources tell the BBC. BBC News – Europe
Alexei Navalny braces for new verdict as Kremlin clamps down
Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny could see decades added to his time behind bars. BBC News – Europe