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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:04:01 GMT
Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:07:47 GMT
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:46:44 GMT
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
An investigation will be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", a union representative says.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:50:50 GMT
Thousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladić
Mladić was jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war and the EU warned Serbia not to glorify the convicted war criminal.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:40:04 GMT
Ecclestone stopped by police for taking shotgun into Portugal
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:03:44 GMT
Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes
Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:01:32 GMT
Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:54:07 GMT
Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts
Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:41:58 GMT
Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
There was no announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:22:47 GMT
Taylor crowns boxing career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:20:17 GMT
Tate brothers officially indicted with trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently in a Miami jail fighting extradition to the UK over separate charges and deny all the allegations.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:02:32 GMT
Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:07:23 GMT
How significant are AfD's historic gains for Germany and the rest of Europe?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:49:15 GMT
Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:42:09 GMT
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:04 GMT
Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:48:46 GMT
'Humble but ambitious' - the return of fallen giants Schalke
One of Germany's fallen giants, Schalke are back in the Bundesliga after a complicated few years.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:47:11 GMT
Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:55:51 GMT
Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:32:53 GMT
Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election
AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:46:26 GMT
Belugas and dolphins rescued from closed Canadian park arrive in Spain
Two beluga whales and four dolphins rescued from a struggling Canadian marine park arrived in Spain as part of an effort to relocate the animals and avoid euthanasia.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:06:01 GMT
Moment tornado tears through southern France
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:14:14 GMT
Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:38:38 GMT
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:18:09 GMT
BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:56:04 GMT
Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum
Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.

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