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The discovery of a series of murders has shocked Cyprus. According to police a 35-year-old army officer has confessed to killing five women and two little girls. He apparently convinced the victims - most of them domestic workers from Asian countries - to meet up with him in online chats. The police now fear the man may have killed more women. Critics accuse the authorities of not being thorough enough in their investigations.

Spain's social democratic PSOE party has won a clear victory in the general election but falls short of a majority even together with the left-wing Podemos party. The conservative coalition formed by the People's Party PP, the centre-right Ciudadanos and the far-right party Vox also failed to achieve a majority. Some observers see this as a worrying starting position for the formation of a government. Others see the outcome as a hopeful sign for Spain's future.

French President Macron has presented the conclusions he has drawn from the grand debate. The measures announced - some in detail and some still sketchy - include higher pensions, lower taxes, reduced public spending, more civic participation and increased support for single parents. Commentators assess the president's speech - and the promises he made.