Russian soldier sentenced to life in jail in unprecedented Ukrainian trial
In the first ruling of its kind, Dmitry Kurashov was found guilty of killing an unarmed Ukrainian soldier who had surrendered.
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Greek coastguard chief to be prosecuted over deadly migrant shipwreck
Vice Adm Tryfon Kontizas is one of four senior coastguard figures to face manslaughter charges over the 2023 disaster.
French auditors slam Louvre for prioritising art over security
Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is heavily criticised for neglecting security.
Man held after cars in German city found smeared with swastikas in blood
Cars, walls and postboxes were defaced, in what appeared to be human blood.
South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says
It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.
South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says
It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.
German nurse gets life in jail after murdering 10 to reduce workload
The palliative care nurse was convicted of the murder of 10 patients, and the attempted murder of 27 others.
Queues and protests: BBC at the Shein store opening in Paris
The online shopping giant opened its first physical shop in the world – in a Parisian department store.
Pope Leo offers his strongest criticism of Trump yet
The Pope, who is American, called for “deep reflection” on how migrants are treated, and spoke against US bombing of Venezuelan vessels.
French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations
The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation.
French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations
The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation.
Why the fall of this city would matter to Ukraine and Russia
The battle for Pokrovsk – on a big road and rail artery in the Donetsk region – has been going on for well over a year.
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island
A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on Oléron, off the French coast, officials say.
Migrant who returned to UK after removal sent back to France
Home Office sources say Wednesday’s return flight included the man who returned to the UK last month.
Migrant who returned to UK after removal sent back to France
Home Office sources say Wednesday’s return flight included the man who returned to the UK last month.
Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island
A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on Oléron, off the French coast, officials say.
Girl, 3, dies after being pulled from pool in Greece
A Foreign Office spokesperson said it was supporting the family of the child, who is from Lancashire
Girl, 3, dies after being pulled from pool in Greece
A Foreign Office spokesperson said it was supporting the family of the child, who is from Lancashire
Eleven killed in blaze at Bosnian retirement home
The blaze broke out on the seventh floor of the facility in the town of Tuzla, reports say.
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
‘My skin was peeling’ – the African women tricked into making Russian drones
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
At least 10 killed in Bosnia nursing home fire
The blaze broke out on the seventh floor of the facility in the town of Tuzla, local media reported.
Freed in Trump deal: Prisoners in exile tell of brutality behind bars in Belarus
They were freed in September under a deal between Belarus’s authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko and US President Donald Trump.
Freed in Trump deal: Prisoners in exile tell of brutality behind bars in Belarus
They were freed in September under a deal between Belarus’s authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko and US President Donald Trump.
Suspected drone sightings disrupt flights at Belgium airports
It is the latest in a string of suspected drone sightings causing disruptions at European airports.
Suspected drone sightings disrupt flights at Belgium airports
It is the latest in a string of suspected drone sightings causing disruptions at European airports.
Bella Culley home after early Georgia jail release
The 19-year-old Teessider, who was charged with drug trafficking, is eight months pregnant.
Iran releases two French nationals from detention
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are thought to have been the last French people held in Iran.
Iran releases two French nationals from detention
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are thought to have been the last French people held in Iran.
Zelensky visits troops near embattled front line town of Pokrovsk
Fierce battles are taking place in the Donetsk town that Russia has been trying to occupy for over a year.
Zelensky visits troops near embattled front line town of Pokrovsk
Fierce battles are taking place in the Donetsk town that Russia has been trying to occupy for over a year.
Narco-sub carrying 1.7 tonnes of cocaine seized in Atlantic
The semi-submersible vessel was bound for various European countries, officials say.
Narco-sub carrying 1.7 tonnes of cocaine seized in Atlantic
The semi-submersible vessel was bound for various European countries, officials say.
Players in tears as coach dies in Serbian SuperLiga match
Mladen Zizovic, manager of Serbian top-flight side FK Radnicki 1923, dies after collapsing during a match.
Seven climbers dead after Nepal avalanche
Rescuers located two bodies and are searching for the remaining five, believed to have been buried by snow.
Paris launches lottery for burial plots among famous artists
Parisians can win burial spots in the world-famous cemeteries of Père-Lachaise, Montparnasse and Montmartre as part of a monument restoration scheme.
Paris launches lottery for burial plots among famous artists
Parisians can win burial spots in the world-famous cemeteries of Père-Lachaise, Montparnasse and Montmartre as part of a monument restoration scheme.
Worker dies after partial collapse of medieval tower in Rome
The man was trapped for several hours after part of the Torre dei Conti, on the edge of the Roman Forum, gave way.
Worker dies after partial collapse of medieval tower in Rome
The man was trapped for several hours after part of the Torre dei Conti, on the edge of the Roman Forum, gave way.
We are ready to discuss human rights law changes, top ECHR boss tells BBC
Alain Berset, Council of Europe secretary general, said human rights laws may need to “change or adapt”.
We are ready to discuss human rights law changes, top ECHR boss tells BBC
Alain Berset, Council of Europe secretary general, said human rights laws may need to “change or adapt”.
Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein’s platform, the firm said.
Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein’s platform, the firm says.
Rybakina stuns Swiatek to progress at WTA Finals
Elena Rybakina stuns Iga Swiatek to reach the knockout stages of the WTA Finals as Amanda Anisimova eliminates Madison Keys in Riyadh.
Watch: Moment medieval tower partially collapses in Rome
The partial collapse of the Torre dei Conti – close to the Colosseum – has trapped one man and left another critically injured.
Bella Culley freed from Georgian prison
The 19-year-old from Teesside, who was charged with drug trafficking, is eight months pregnant.
Seven climbers dead after Nepal avalanche
Rescuers located two bodies and are searching for the remaining five, believed to have been buried by snow.
Drones seen over Belgian military base for third night, minister says
The country’s Defence Minister Theo Francken said it looked like an espionage operation, but he wanted to be “cautious” about speculating.
Drones seen over Belgian military base for third night, minister says
The country’s Defence Minister Theo Francken said it looked like an espionage operation, but he wanted to be “cautious” about speculating.
Bella Culley freed from Georgian prison
The 19-year-old from Teesside, who was charged with drug trafficking, is eight months pregnant.
Valencia leader resigns over handling of deadly floods
A year after flash floods killed 229 people in the Valencia region, Carlos Mazón acknowledged “mistakes” were made.
Valencia leader resigns over handling of deadly floods
A year after flash floods killed 229 people in the Valencia region, Carlos Mazón acknowledged “mistakes” were made.
Netherlands to return stolen ancient sculpture to Egypt
The 3,500-year-old stone head was likely stolen during the Arab Spring uprising.
Netherlands to return stolen ancient sculpture to Egypt
The 3,500-year-old stone head was likely stolen during the Arab Spring uprising.
Nato ‘will stand with Ukraine’ to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is “almost time to sit and talk”.
Nato ‘will stand with Ukraine’ to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is “almost time to sit and talk”.
Avalanche in Italy kills five including father and daughter
Authorities say the five mountaineers who died while scaling Cima Vertana are German.
Avalanche in Italy kills five including father and daughter
Authorities say the five mountaineers who died while scaling Cima Vertana are German.
Louvre heist carried out by petty criminals, prosecutor says
The Paris prosecutor says four suspects arrested so far are “clearly local people”, not organised crime professionals.
Louvre heist carried out by petty criminals, prosecutor says
The Paris prosecutor says four suspects arrested so far are “clearly local people”, not organised crime professionals.
Shein accused of selling childlike sex dolls in France
The fast fashion giant says it delisted the items “immediately” from its website and is investigating.
My pregnant teen toasts bread over a candle flame in Georgian prison, mum says
Billingham teenager Bella Culley is facing two years in prison in Georgia, South Caucasus.
My pregnant teen toasts bread over a candle flame in Georgian prison, mum says
Billingham teenager Bella Culley is facing two years in prison in Georgia, South Caucasus.
Young Russians are being seduced by a cheap, dangerous weight-loss pill called Molecule
Those taking the drug, which contains a substance banned in many other countries, are experiencing severe side effects.
Young Russians are being seduced by a cheap, dangerous weight-loss pill called Molecule
Those taking the drug, which contains a substance banned in many other countries, are experiencing severe side effects.
Young Russians are being seduced by a cheap, dangerous weight-loss pill called Molecule
Those taking the drug, which contains a substance banned in many other countries, are experiencing severe side effects.
Shein accused of selling childlike sex dolls in France
The fast fashion giant says it delisted the items “immediately” from its website and is investigating.
Anger lingers in Serbia a year after train station tragedy
Novi Sad train station was a symbol of the new Serbia but the collapse showed nothing had changed.
Anger lingers in Serbia a year after train station tragedy
Tens of thousands mourned 16 people who died in a rail station canopy collapse in Novi Sad last year, sparking ongoing protests.
Anger lingers in Serbia a year after train station tragedy
Tens of thousands mourned 16 people who died in a rail station canopy collapse in Novi Sad last year, sparking ongoing protests.
Two more charged over Louvre jewellery heist
A 38-year-old woman and a man, 37, appeared before a French magistrate over the museum theft that shocked the world.
Two more charged over Louvre jewellery heist
A 38-year-old woman and a man, 37, appeared before a French magistrate over the museum theft that shocked the world.
Defence of Donbas town a priority, Zelensky says, as special forces deployed
Army sources tell the BBC military intelligence special forces are being used to protect supply lines into Pokrovsk.
Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion
The spirit manufacturer’s parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.
Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion
The spirit manufacturer’s parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.
China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row
EU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions
China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row
EU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions
Hand of Moscow? The men jailed for vandalism in French hybrid warfare case
Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France’s Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian “destabilisation”.
Hand of Moscow? The men jailed for vandalism in French hybrid warfare case
Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France’s Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian “destabilisation”.
Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.
France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery
Thieves used explosives to break into a precious metals refinery before making off with a €12m loot.
France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery
Thieves used explosives to break into a precious metals refinery before making off with a €12m loot.
Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
The deadliest fire in the country’s history killed 78 people, including many children on holiday.
Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
The deadliest fire in the country’s history killed 78 people, including many children on holiday.
Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.
Thousands witness climax of Europe’s biggest Halloween carnival
It is thought more than 100,000 people have taken part in Derry’s Halloween festivities this year.
Thousands witness climax of Europe’s biggest Halloween carnival
It is thought more than 100,000 people have taken part in Derry’s Halloween festivities this year.
Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race
Jetten said his D66 liberal party had achieved a historic result after vote analysis indicated it could not be beaten.
Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry
Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.
Watch: Train smashes into truck at Dutch level crossing
Five people sustained minor injuries but nobody was seriously hurt in the incident in Meteren.
Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race
Jetten said his D66 liberal party had achieved a historic result after vote analysis indicated it could be beaten.
Sixty years after tourist stole skull from cathedral, he sends it back
“It’s not something you expect,” says Franz Zehetner, who opened the parcel addressed to Vienna’s St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Sixty years after tourist stole skull from cathedral, he sends it back
“It’s not something you expect,” says Franz Zehetner, who opened the parcel addressed to Vienna’s St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Latvian MPs vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence
Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.
Russia’s new nuclear weapons – real threat or Putin bluster?
This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons – but their value may be more symbolic than military.
Russia’s new nuclear weapons – real threat or Putin bluster?
This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons – but their value may be more symbolic than military.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família becomes world’s tallest church
The Gaudí-designed architectural marvel now stands at an impressive 162.91 metres.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família becomes world’s tallest church
The Gaudí-designed architectural marvel now stands at an impressive 162.91 metres.
How teenager gave a street concert and was caught up in Russia’s repressive past
Diana Loginova sang songs critical of the Kremlin. The 18-year-old and her bandmate are now in court.