A fall in demand for Icelandic whale products means the controversial practice is no longer profitable.

A UK player matches all seven numbers to take the biggest prize of the year so far.

Moscow and Beijing release a statement showcasing agreement on a wide range of geopolitical issues.

Russia's president heads to the Chinese capital, Beijing, in his first visit since the Covid pandemic.

Germany and the EU condemn a decision to shut down Deutsche Welle's bureau in Moscow.

The three men are members of an Iranian opposition Arab group.

France's fisheries minister calls for an inquiry after a trawler spills more than 100,000 blue whiting.

Jamie Stevenson faces extradition to Scotland after he was arrested alongside another man.

Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe have been hacked, the BBC has confirmed.

While Nato warns of a possible Russian invasion, 65 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the past year.

As people in Turkey battle a massive rate of inflation could tourism help ease the situation?

The US president's core foreign policy principle is being tested - and China will be watching closely.

As Xi and Putin prepare to meet, China says it supports Russia's concerns - but doesn't want war.

The Northern Ireland Protocol is at the centre of a dispute between the UK and the EU.

While troops prepare for a possible Russian invasion on Ukraine’s front line, a teenage rock band in the nearby town of Avdiyivka is finding solace in music.

What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders.

The world marks the centenary of James Joyce's Ulysses, but the novel wasn't always celebrated.

Valery's father thinks his son may have anticipated his own death.

Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge may be dismantled to allow the ship to leave a shipyard.

The President of Ukraine says there would be 'high risk for anyone' who tries to occupy their territory.

Boris Johnson says any "incursion" into Ukraine by Russia would be an "absolute disaster" for the world.

Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe.