Two Russian journalists have been accused of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. If convicted, they could face years in prison.

Although the EU has dramatically reduced the amount of Russian gas it imports, significant quantities are coming into the bloc. New LNG supply routes are a key reason, although pipeline gas is still part of the mix.

Tesla's shares surged after the EV maker won tentative approval to deploy its Full Self-Driving system in China, as Elon Musk met high-ranking officials on a surprise visit to Beijing. Plus, the French state has offered to buy key assets from troubled IT giant Atos, to protect national interests.