Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive
Craig TaylorMoscow claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian troops, but this has not been independently verified. BBC News – Europe
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Lake Maggiore boat accident: Questions remain over spy deaths
Intelligence officers from Italy and Israel are among the four people who drowned on 28 May. BBC News – Europe
Anthony Taylor: PGMOL condemns abuse directed at Europa League final referee
Referees’ body PGMOL says it is appalled by the “unjustified and abhorrent” abuse directed at Anthony Taylor by supporters at Budapest Airport following Wednesday’s Europa League final. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: The mothers going to get their children back from Russia
Russia is taking Ukrainian children. Their mothers are travelling into enemy territory to save them. BBC News – Europe
Moscow drone attack: Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘terrorist’ strike
Ukraine denies involvement, after some drones fall on an exclusive western suburb used by the elite. BBC News – Europe
Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided
The president’s supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power. BBC News – Europe