International News

1. Paris attack near Eiffel Tower leaves one dead and two injured

   The suspect tells police he was upset by "so many Muslims dying in Afghanistan and in Palestine".

2. Paris Olympics 2024: Locals ask if they're worth the trouble

   Metro tickets will cost more, rentals are soaring and Paris faces months of disruption.

3. Russia LGBT: Police raid Moscow gay clubs, media say

   The reported raids come a day after the country's Supreme Court outlawed the "LGBT movement".

4. Flights grounded and trains cancelled as snow paralyses Europe

   Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

5. Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse

   Work has begun on a barrier around the Garisenda Tower and authorities say the situation is "critical".

6. French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

   Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

7. Russia to boost troop numbers to 1.3m

   Russia's president signs a decree aimed at increasing numbers of serving military personnel by 170,000.

8. Israel recalls ambassador in war spat with Spain PM Pedro Sánchez

   Pedro Sánchez deepens a row, saying he has "serious doubts" Israel is complying with humanitarian law.

9. Ukraine war: Zelensky says fortifying front lines must be accelerated

   Ukraine's president meets frontline commanders and says winter is a new phase of the war with Russia.