Austria gas plant burns after deadly explosion
Craig TaylorA blast at Baumgarten, a major gas hub near Vienna, kills one, affecting Russian supplies to the EU. BBC News – Europe
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EU’s Federica Mogherini rebuffs Netanyahu on Jerusalem
The EU says it will not recognise the city as Israel’s capital before a final status peace deal. BBC News – Europe
Johnny Hallyday: Huge crowds gather for France’s ‘Elvis Presley’
Paris comes to a standstill as hundreds of thousands of fans pay tribute to a French icon BBC News – Europe
Polish judicial reforms approved by lower house
Critics say the controversial bills would increase the ruling party’s control over the judiciary. BBC News – Europe
Prince Charles bomb plot: Real IRA leader jailed
Dissident republican jailed for more than 11 years for plotting attack during prince’s visit to Ireland. BBC News – Europe
Russian doping: IOC bans Russia from 2018 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. BBC News – Europe