Russian forces end prison siege, kill IS hostage-takers
Special forces say they “eliminated” inmates who took two guards captive at a pre-trial detention centre in southern Russia. Some of the prisoners were members of the “Islamic State” armed group.
Dutch tourist missing in Greece found dead
The news came after British TV personality Michael Mosley died after taking a walk on the island of Symi. Four more tourists are still missing as Greece records unusually high temperatures.
French march against far-right National Rally as polls loom
Protesters rallied in Paris and other French cities against far-right parties following their surge in the EU elections. France is now headed for a snap election of its own.
Sweden-Iran prisoner swap frees EU diplomat
Swede Johan Floderus, held by Tehran on spying charges, has been released as part of the deal. The exchange also drew criticism in some circles because it included freeing Hamid Nouri, an Iranian convicted of war crimes.
Fico ally Pellegrini sworn in as president in Slovakia
Peter Pellegrini, an ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, called for a “just peace” in Ukraine while being sworn in as the new president of Slovakia.