Russian nuclear scientists arrested for ‘Bitcoin mining plot’
Craig TaylorReports say scientists at a Russian nuclear bomb factory tried to mine crypto-currencies. BBC News – Europe
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Germany coalition deal: A marriage of convenience, not love
The deal between Merkel’s conservatives and the centre-left SPD was the least bad option for both sides. BBC News – Europe
Poland President Duda ‘will sign’ controversial Holocaust bill
Andrzej Duda backs a controversial law that has drawn angry protests from Israel and the US. BBC News – Europe
Salah Abdeslam: Paris suspect attacks ‘anti-Muslim bias’
Salah Abdeslam claims there is prejudice against Muslims and refuses to speak further at his trial. BBC News – Europe
Russian jet shot down in Syria’s Idlib province
The Sukhoi-25 crashes in a rebel-held area in Idlib and the pilot is killed in a firefight, Russia says. BBC News – Europe
Calais migrants: Five shot in mass brawl
An Afghan is suspected of shooting at a queue for food handouts, critically injuring four Eritreans. BBC News – Europe