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Brussels worries the new law could be used to target opposition politicians in the run-up to Poland’s general election later this year.

Europeans view China as a strategic partner more than a rival, a new European Council on Foreign Relations survey shows.

Ukrainians living near the Dnipro River abandoned inundated homes and rescue teams evacuated people and their pets Wednesday as floodwaters peaked across a swathe of southern Ukraine following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Ukrainian officials warned of the dangers of floating mines unearthed by flooding and the spread of disease and hazardous chemicals. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

The annual event aims to promote Europe’s sustainable objectives.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz survived a third set wobble to cruise past fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-2 6-1 7-6(5) on Tuesday (June 6) and earn a spot in the French Open last four.

A vast network of tunnels 400 metres underground that has been under construction for nearly 20 years will soon begin operating as the world’s first spent nuclear fuel disposal facility – locking away radioactive uranium deep beneath the Earth’s surface for thousands of years. It is hoped the Onkalo facility in Finland will provide a solution to the problem of how to safely store the world’s nuclear waste.

The attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, in southern Ukraine, has been met with shock and outrage across Europe.

French unions are seeking to reignite resistance to President Emmanuel Macron’s raising of the retirement age with what may be a final surge of nationwide protests and scattered strikes Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Home Affairs ministers will vote later this week on a draft law that introduces new rules on the relocation of asylum seekers.

France’s left-wing forces and labour unions will stage another day of strikes on Tuesday to try to derail President Emmanuel Macron’s pensions overhaul, insisting that the fight to thwart the changes is not over even after it became law.