Migrant crisis: Italy threatens to shut ports
Craig TaylorForeign vessels may be blocked from landing, reports say, as Italy reaches “saturation point”. BBC News – Europe
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Al-Qaeda frees Swede after six years
Hostage Johan Gustafsson, in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says. BBC News – Europe
Turkey LGBT: Police stifle Istanbul Gay Pride rally
Organisers had vowed to defy authorities in Istanbul, who had banned the rally for a third year. BBC News – Europe
Alexei Navalny barred from Russia presidential poll
The anti-corruption campaigner led mass street protests against Vladimir Putin in 2011-12. BBC News – Europe
Brexit: UK offer on EU citizens a good start, says Merkel
The German chancellor cautiously welcomes a plan for EU citizens living in the UK post-Brexit. BBC News – Europe
Russian defence minister’s plane ‘buzzed’ by Nato jet
But a Russian escort jet then intervenes, chasing away the Nato aircraft, Russian media reports say. BBC News – Europe