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Freed German suspect in Madeleine McCann case attempts to confront prosecutor

The freed suspect in the Madeleine McCann case has come out of hiding to confront the prosecutor who has accused him of the British toddler's murder.

'Stop this witch-hunt' - Freed Madeleine McCann suspect tries to confront prosecutor

The freed suspect in the Madeleine McCann case has spoken publicly for the first time since his release - but refused to discuss the mystery of the missing British toddler.

Denmark bans civilian drones as it ramps up security ahead of EU summit

Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights in its airspace this week as the country gets ready to host major European summits in Copenhagen.

Moldova's pro-EU party takes lead in elections against Russia-leaning rivals

Moldova's pro-EU party seems to have secured a strong win against its Russia-leaning rival in what has been described as the most consequential election since the country's independence.

Ex-MI5 chief says those who think UK already at war with Russia 'may be right'

The former head of MI5 has said those who think the UK is already at war with Russia "may be right".

Insults, expletives and squeaky ducks - the most abusive Ryder Cup in almost a century of matches

The Europeans broke the Ryder Cup duck. Never expecting to shake off the bizarre distraction of a squeaky duck toy.

Why drones are proving critical as Russia sends clear warning to Europe

The brutality of Russia's drone assaults on Ukraine's towns and cities shows no let up.

Team Europe retain Ryder Cup in nail-biting finale

Team Europe have retained the Ryder Cup in New York - amid a last-minute fightback from Team USA.

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Contact with two hostages 'lost' during Israeli operations in Gaza, Hamas's armed group says

Hamas's armed group has claimed it has lost contact with two hostages as a result of Israel's operations in Gaza - after it called on air deployments to be stopped for 24 hours.

Indian police investigate Vijay's 'overcrowded' political rally as 40 die

Police in India are investigating after 40 people died in a stampede at a political rally that officials said was much larger than expected.

Egypt's 'strongman' wrestler pulls ship using his teeth

An Egyptian wrestler is hoping he has set a world record after pulling a 700-ton (635,000kg) ship with his teeth.

'I don't care': Colombia's president says US violating international law after visa revoked

Colombia's president has dismissed Washington's decision to cancel his visa, saying "revoking it for denouncing genocide shows the US no longer respects international law".

Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv - as Poland scrambles jets and closes airspace

Russia has launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine's capital this morning, injuring at least six people, Kyiv's military administration has said.

UN reimposes sanctions on Iran over accusations it violated nuclear deal

The United Nations has reimposed sanctions on Iran over accusations that the country violated a nuclear deal.

'I'm not so careful with what I say' - is Trump feeling more invincible than ever?

It was one sentence among the many words Donald Trump spoke this week that caught my attention.

Sergei Lavrov warns NATO and EU countries over 'aggression' towards Russia

Vladimir Putin's top diplomat says Russia has no intention of attacking any NATO or EU member state but warned of a "decisive response" if any "aggression" was directed towards Moscow.

At least 36 people killed at rally for Indian actor Vijay

At least 36 people have been killed and dozens injured during a stampede at a rally for actor-turned-politician Vijay - a huge star in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.