International News

1. Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school

   Andriy Portnov, 51, had just dropped his children off when he was attacked.

2. French report warns of Islamist 'entryism' as risk to national cohesion

   The report warns of the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrating public bodies like schools and local government.

3. Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exercise

   Ukraine's National Guard said the attack took place while the men were carrying out exercises at a firing range.

4. Italy tightens rules for Italian descendants to become citizens

   Applicants for an Italian passport must now have one parent or grandparent who was a citizen by birth.

5. Israel's Eurovision result prompts questions over voting

   Countries including Spain, Ireland and Finland raise concerns about the song contest's public vote.

6. Italy's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation plan

   For now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan.

7. Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region

   One couple died after being trapped by rising waters in a resort town; a third victim died in their car.

8. French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

   Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.

9. EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu

   The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.