EU needs to step up on defence, says von der Leyen
Craig TaylorThe Commission’s chief says the EU needs the “political will” to intervene militarily without the US. BBC News – Europe
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Spain fire: Thousands flee blaze near Costa del Sol town
Almost 2,000 people have left their homes as the military joins efforts to contain the flames. BBC News – Europe
Pope warns of anti-Semitism as he visits Hungary
Francis also meets PM Viktor Orban, who holds starkly divergent views on immigration and refugees. BBC News – Europe
Agnès Buzyn: France ex-health minister under investigation
Ex-health chief Agnès Buzyn is investigated for “endangering lives” in the management of the crisis. BBC News – Europe
North Macedonia: Deadly fire guts Covid hospital
Fourteen people are killed at a makeshift hospital treating Covid-19 patients in Tetovo. BBC News – Europe
Russian emergencies minister Zinichev dies on Arctic drill
Yevgeny Zinichev was killed while trying to save a cameraman who had fallen into water, reports say. BBC News – Europe