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Ukraine war: Russia claims it stopped 'large scale' Ukrainian military offensive
In a statement early Monday morning, the Ministry of Defence in Moscow claimed it had killed 250 Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed tanks - or if this was the long-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.
NATO boosts security in Kosovo after recent clashes with police and KFOR
A Turkish commando battalion has arrived in northern Kosovo in response to a request from NATO for more troops to help quell violent unrest between ethnic Serbs and Albanians.
Supporters of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny mark birthday with protests
Supporters of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny held protests in Russia and several European cities to mark his third birthday in prison.
'I see the scar and I want to die': Why the EU allows sterilisation of women with disabilities
Forced sterilisation is legal in much of the European Union. It is against the law in only nine countries despite contravening the Istanbul Convention.
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Albania to Start Searching for Remains of Communist Camp Victims
State body in charge of Communist-era secret police files said it has started a search for the graves and remains of some 44 Albanians who perished in the infamous labour camp of Spac.
Five War Victims Identified from Mass Grave Near Croatia’s Vukovar
The remains of two civilians and three soldiers, found in a mass grave after they were seized from the besieged Vukovar area in September and October 1991, have been formally identified.
Week in Review: Lifting the Lid
From murky energy deals to prison conditions and media election coverage, our selection of Premium stories lifts the lid on what is really going on in the region.
Polish President Has Second Thoughts on Law Creating Russian-Influence Commission
Responding to widespread criticism of the law that it could be misused by the ruling party to bar opposition candidates from standing in this year’s general election, Duda said he would propose substantial changes to the legislation.
Kurti has Lost the Plot in the North of Kosovo
A reckless PM may have gambled away his country’s remaining cards in the troubled north.
Money Trail: How Paramilitaries’ Per Diems Proved Serbian Officials’ Guilt
Official allowances paid to paramilitaries involved in wartime crimes in Bosnia showed that Serbian State Security Service chiefs Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic were responsible for killings and expulsions, the UN court established this week.

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Ukraine war: Russia claims it stopped 'large scale' Ukrainian military offensive

In a statement early Monday morning, the Ministry of Defence in Moscow claimed it had killed 250 Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed tanks - or if this was the long-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.
NATO boosts security in Kosovo after recent clashes with police and KFOR

A Turkish commando battalion has arrived in northern Kosovo in response to a request from NATO for more troops to help quell violent unrest between ethnic Serbs and Albanians.
Supporters of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny mark birthday with protests

Supporters of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny held protests in Russia and several European cities to mark his third birthday in prison.
'I see the scar and I want to die': Why the EU allows sterilisation of women with disabilities

Forced sterilisation is legal in much of the European Union. It is against the law in only nine countries despite contravening the Istanbul Convention.
Latest news bulletin | June 5th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive
Moscow claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian troops, but this has not been independently verified.
Ukraine war: 'It's better to die at home than abroad'
Thousands of Ukrainians are moving back to towns close to the front line, despite the dangers.
Odisha train accident: Indian Railways seek police probe into crash
The railway minister announced the decision but did not give more details.
India train disaster: Relatives in desperate search for missing loved ones
Relatives of the victims of the India train crash tell of their struggle to locate loved ones.
Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned
A recent inquiry heard fresh evidence that Kathleen Folbigg did not kill her four children.