International News

1. Julian Assange: Sweden drops rape investigation

   Prosecutors drop a rape inquiry into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is in custody in the UK.

2. Caruana Galizia murder: Malta suspect may get pardon

   An alleged money launderer is suspected of being involved in the killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

3. EU countries warned of 'lost generation' of young refugees

   Asylum procedures and housing must be improved for those aged 16 to 24, the EU's rights agency says.

4. Spain starts tracking mobiles but denies spying

   Millions of phone users are being followed this week but critics fear it is a step closer to spying.

5. Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft

   Russia has lost more than £130m in theft from a key space project cherished by President Putin.

6. Maria Butina: New job offered to agent deported from US

   After being jailed and deported from the US, Maria Butina could defend Russians imprisoned abroad.

7. Luis Enrique to return as Spain manager following daughter's death

   Luis Enrique, whose daughter died from bone cancer in August, is returning as Spain manager five months after stepping down for personal reasons.

8. Tory donor calls for Russia interference report to be published

   A former Russian official says a paper on alleged Russian interference in UK democracy should be released.

9. Women's football: Spain's top players' strike called off after negotiations reopen

   A strike by women footballers in Spain's top division ends after securing an agreement to reopen negotiations over pay.