Deadly floods hit eastern Bulgaria
Craig TaylorAt least 10 people are killed and several are missing after torrential rain and heavy floods hit the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna. BBC News – Europe
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Ukraine leader ‘to order ceasefire’
Ukraine’s president sets out proposals for a peace plan for eastern Ukraine involving a unilateral ceasefire by government forces. BBC News – Europe
Ponds ‘predict Arctic sea-ice melt’
A UK team believes it can now make skilful predictions of how much sea ice will melt during Arctic summers, and says this year’s minimum extent will likely be very similar to last year’s. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine faces halt to gas supply
Russian gas giant Gazprom reaffirms its 06:00 GMT deadline on Monday for Ukraine’s payment of its debts after EU-brokered talks fail. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine vows downed plane response
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko vows to retaliate after pro-Russia separatists shoot down a military plane in the east, killing 49 people. BBC News – Europe
Ukrainian anger at ‘Russia tanks’
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko tells President Putin that reports of three Russian tanks moving into Ukrainian territory are unacceptable. BBC News – Europe