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Migrants undeterred by storms in the Balkans and a Hungarian border fence
Authorities appear powerless to control Europe's human tide.

Northern Ireland government on the brink of collapse after "IRA" murder
First Minister Peter Robinson stepped aside with all but one of his unionist party allies.

Syrian refugees are risking their souls in Europe, says Islamic State
The magazine of Islamic State said those who leave its domain were committing a "major sin".

EU chief wants Europe to take 160,000 refugees but promises tougher border controls
Jean-Claude Juncker is facing opposition from national leaders.

Nation honours the Queen as she becomes its longest-reigning monarch
Her Majesty said the landmark was not something to which she had ever aspired.

Syria: Russian troops are fighting alongside Assad regime
Russia sent two tank landing ships and cargo aircraft to Syria in the past day or so.

Angelina Jolie says Islamic State is using rape on a scale never seen before
Jolie said Islamic State was using rape as a "policy" and urged a "very strong response".

UN says at least 850,000 will cross the sea to Europe this year and next
The UN refugee agency UNHCR called for more cohesive asylum policies.

We'll use drone strikes against jihadists again if we have to, government says
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has defended the killing of a British Islamic State fighter.

Without fuss, Queen becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch
Her Majesty will surpass the 63-year reign of Queen Victoria later today.

British Airways plane bursts into flames in Las Vegas
A British Airways jetliner engine caught fire as the airplane was departing on a London-bound flight from Las Vegas on Tuesday, forcing the pilot to abort takeoff, but all 172 passengers and crew escaped the smoke and flames that quickly enveloped the plane.

Kentucky clerk in gay marriage case released from jail
Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, walked out of jail on Tuesday after the U.S. district court judge who found her in contempt said he was satisfied licenses were being issued in accordance with a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Germany struggles under asylum seeker numbers, warns Europe it must do more
Angela Merkel tried to reassure the country the crisis was manageable.

Pope Francis will visit a US Catholic Church in financial crisis
The Church is staggering under a shrinking membership and huge payouts to sex-abuse victims.

Cameron says UK drone strike killed British IS fighters in Syria
Reyaad Khan was targeted and killed in a precision drone strike in the country.

David Cameron: Britain will take 20,000 Syrian refugees
David Cameron has responded to a growing public demand to help those fleeing civil war.