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The European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, announces that "further normalisation of interest rates will be appropriate" and that the "future policy rate path will continue to be data-dependent". The ECB has lifted its key interest rates by a surprise 50 basis points, its first hike since 2011 and more than expected as the eurozone grapples with rampant inflation and a looming energy crisis. SOUNDBITE by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB
Fans in a Copenhagen fan zone explode with joy as Denmark hold off a second-half rally from the Czech Republic to win 2-1 in Baku, setting up a Euro 2020 semi-final against either England or Ukraine. IMAGES
German fans in a bar in Berlin jump for joy as Leon Goretzka scores a late equalising goal against Hungary after coming off the bench. The 2-2 draw eliminates Hungary and keeps Joachim Loew's men in the Euro 2020, where they'll face England in the last 16. IMAGES
Fans watching France play Iceland in the Euro 2016 Paris fan zone celebrate as Les Bleus score their first of four first-half goals. IMAGES
Fans celebrated as France were up by five goals to two against Iceland in their Euro 2016 quarter-final. IMAGES (completes VID908904_EN)
France secured top spot in Euro 2016 Group A following a subdued 0-0 draw with Switzerland in Lille on Sunday that featured a substandard pitch, ripped Switzerland shirts and a burst ball. IMAGES of fans reacting to the second half at the Eiffel Tower fan zone