International News

1. MH17 crash: Malaysia PM Mahathir denounces murder charges

   Mahathir Mohamad criticises the charging of three Russians over the downing of the Malaysian plane.

2. EU faces tense talks over top jobs in Brussels

   There is intense national rivalry over the successors to Jean-Claude Juncker and other key figures.

3. German pro-immigration mayors get death threats

   Two mayors who survived serious knife attacks may be the targets of far-right groups, police say.

4. Russia to release whales from 'jail' in far east after outcry

   It comes after the "whale jail", where orcas and belugas were held, sparked an international outcry.

5. Cassius' Philippe Zdar dies in accidental fall

   Philippe Zdar, one half of French dance duo Cassius, dies on the eve of their new album's release.

6. Brexit would 'diminish' UK, says Dutch PM Mark Rutte

   The Dutch PM said there was "no point" in further negotiations, unless the UK changed its red lines.

7. Irish border: UK expert panel to advise on post-Brexit arrangements

   The UK government appoints panel of experts to advise on ways to avoid a hard border after Brexit.

8. Nicolas Sarkozy: Former French president loses bid to avoid bribery trial

   Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will face trial for allegedly trying to bribe a magistrate.

9. Showbiz whales freed from captivity arrive in Iceland

   Two performing beluga whales are freed to live out their days in a secluded Icelandic bay.