President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day
Craig TaylorThe island became a symbol of Ukraine’s resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender. BBC News – Europe
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Lukashenko: No one came out of mutiny a hero, Belarus leader tells BBC
The Belarusian leader tells the BBC groups like Wagner must be watched closely to stop rebellions. BBC News – Europe
France riots: ‘For the politicians we are nothing’
In one of Marseille’s most deprived neighbourhoods, residents say local despair fuels riots. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: Major Moscow airport flights disrupted by drone attack
Russia’s defence ministry says five Ukrainian drones were shot down in the Moscow region. BBC News – Europe
France teen’s family tell BBC police use of lethal force must change
One of Nahel’s relatives says the riots do not honour Nahel’s death, and the family want them to stop. BBC News – Europe
France shooting: Macron accuses rioters of exploiting teen killed by police
At a crisis meeting, France’s president condemns three nights of riots as “unjustifiable”. BBC News – Europe