Greek cliff rescue in double migrant tragedy off Lesbos and Kythira
Craig TaylorAt least 17 people have died off Lesbos, after a boat hit rocks under a cliff elsewhere in Greece. BBC News – Europe
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Ukraine war: Liberated town shows human cost of Russia’s defeat
The BBC’s Orla Guerin finds desolate scenes in Lyman, a town Ukraine recaptured from Russia. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson
Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: Putin’s annexation will fail, say Ukrainians at eastern front
Ukrainian forces on the eastern front in Bakhmut say they will fight for every last inch of soil. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: Biden says US will not be intimidated by reckless Putin
The US president leads condemnation of Vladimir Putin after he annexes four occupied regions of Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine
Russia is to press ahead with annexation days after conducting unrecognised referendums. BBC News – Europe