Eurosceptic ‘earthquake’ rocks EU
Craig TaylorEurosceptic and far-right parties seize ground in elections to the European parliament, in what France’s PM calls a “political earthquake”. BBC News – Europe
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Fatal gun attack at Jewish museum
A gunman opens fire at the Jewish museum in the Belgian capital Brussels, killing three people and wounding another before fleeing the scene. BBC News – Europe
Deadliest attack on Ukrainian troops
A dawn attack on a checkpoint in eastern Ukraine leaves at least 14 soldiers dead, in the worst loss of life for government forces to date. BBC News – Europe
China and Russia sign huge gas deal
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin agrees a multi-billion dollar, 30-year gas deal with China at a summit between the two in Shanghai. BBC News – Europe
Ukrainian tycoon confronts rebellion
Ukraine’s richest man, Rinat Akhmetov, calls for a mass rally for peace in the east of the country, accusing separatists of leading Ukraine towards “genocide”. BBC News – Europe
Three face Turkey mine deaths charge
Three people arrested in Turkey are facing a charge of causing multiple deaths in the Soma mine disaster, officials say. BBC News – Europe