Russia reforms: Early results suggest President Putin victory in reform vote
Craig TaylorVictory would allow the president to stay in power until 2036, but critics say he wants to be a tsar. BBC News – Europe
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Belgian king expresses ‘deepest regrets’ for DR Congo colonial abuses
King Philippe expresses his “deepest regrets” to DR Congo’s president for Belgium’s colonial rule. BBC News – Europe
Poland presidential election heads for second round – exit poll
President Andrzej Duda finishes first but without enough votes to win outright, exit polls indicate. BBC News – Europe
Micheál Martin made taoiseach after parties back deal
The Corkman will lead a three-party coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: ‘Very significant’ resurgences in Europe alarm WHO
If left unchecked the resurgences will “push health systems to the brink once again”, the WHO warns. BBC News – Europe
Kosovo President Thaci faces war crimes indictment
A special prosecutor in The Hague charges Hashim Thaci and nine others over nearly 100 murders. BBC News – Europe