Two storms slam northern Europe, cut power to 150,000 homes
Storms Boelo and Austen kill a man in Scotland and cut electricity to homes in the UK, France and Germany.

Storms Boelo and Austen kill a man in Scotland and cut electricity to homes in the UK, France and Germany.




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Belgian police respond to ‘troublemakers’ on sidelines of main rally with tear gas, water cannon and baton charges.
Protesting students have demanded education reforms in French-speaking areas of the country.
Belgian physicist worked to build Antarctic observatory that tracks neutrinos from deep space.
Michael Olise scores twice and assists as France come from behind to beat Belgium 4-1 in Nations League.
Only one point separates Group A1 leaders France and second-placed Belgium before Monday’s clash.

The European Union (EU) has introduced some of the world’s strictest Artificial Intelligence (AI) laws.
Skyrocketing diesel prices have pushed Washington to weigh an export ban, raising alarm across European economies.
Bayern Munich star Olise set off from inside his own half to score the winner in the 88th minute.