NewsEuropeFive dead following shooting at youth centre in Stade, northern GermanyTwo people have been arrested, one of whom is a suspect, police say.55 mins agoEuropeEleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern FranceThe pilot and 10 passengers - including five first-time parachutists - died in the incident, local officials said.19 hrs agoEuropeWomen alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitationsMore than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.4 days agoEuropeBurkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with FranceThe West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.2 days agoWorldHeatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech RepublicAn estimated 150 million people have been experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.2 days agoEuropeChristmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in GermanyA nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.3 days agoEuropeSenior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for RussiaCol Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.3 days agoEuropePoland's Tusk calls for 'mutual respect' during row with UkraineUkraine's Volodmyr Zelensky skips major conference aimed at rebuilding his country after being stripped of a Polish state honour.Brobbey scores again as Dutch set up Morocco tie in last 32Sunderland's Brian Brobbey scores again as the Netherlands set up a last-32 tie against Morocco at the World Cup.Bosnia knock out Qatar to boost World Cup last-32 hopesBosnia-Herzegovina knock Qatar out of the World Cup to boost their own hopes of reaching the last 32.France confirms first Ebola caseThe French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.Artist bids goodbye to Danish postal systemAn artist has made items from letters sent just before Denmark's letter post service ended.Features & AnalysisAir conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest dayFrance is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar. 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