Opposition deepfake video sparks outrage in Spain ahead of election
Video shows AI likenesses of people linked to Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party appearing to admit to wrongdoingA political ad from Spain’s main opposition party that used a deepfak…
France to deploy 70,000 police across country on Saturday to prevent unrest
Move follows some of the worst street violence in years on the fringes of cost-of-living protests last weekendFrance will deploy about 70,000 police around the country on Saturday…
Anti-terror police investigate as one person killed in shooting near Paris
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu describes the gun attack in Trappes as "very serious".
Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn
Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.
‘An orchestra being gassed should be an alarm signal’: the musical activists targeted in Paris
New World Orchestra’s musicians are shocked at French police targeting peaceful gathering with teargasEurope live – latest updatesAs riot police encircled Place de la République l…
Exclusive: Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies
Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve BannonA data leak from Germany’s far-right German Al…
Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is TV smash hit
Show features live chat sessions with breeders, a podcast and updates on dogs’ progress from birth to weigh-insA 24-hour Finnish TV show dedicated entirely to the live progress of…
Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation
Exclusive: Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concernsUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest update…
Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter
Storm Adam brings heavy rain to Valencia, Alicante and Balearic Islands, as Storm Austen gusts strike England and WalesStorm Adam brought torrential rain to eastern Spain earlier …
Friday briefing: How a leaderless student group is challenging power in Serbia
In today’s newsletter: Born from the fury surrounding the deadly Novi Sad station collapse, Serbia’s Student List has taken its protests all the way to the elections in an unprec…
Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter
Official forecasts show country will meet energy demand by paying high prices to secure importsGreat Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this win…
Milan braces for more unrest as debate intensifies over Italy’s ‘lost generation’
Protests and fringe violence expose sharp divide between marginalised and immigrant youth and those with greater prospectsMartina Miccichè was filming riot police kicking and beat…
Youth mobility scheme may be delayed to ensure success of UK-EU summit
Visa quotas, university fees and NHS surcharges remain sticking points ahead of post-Brexit negotiations next monthA deadline for a youth mobility scheme between the EU and the UK…
Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners
Alois uses the first veto of his reign to quash parliament-approved bill backed by a national petitionThe hereditary prince of Liechtenstein has used his veto for the first time i…
‘I struggle to see myself as someone special’ Sandra Hüller on being the star of four - or, possibly, five - of the year’s biggest films
New film Fatherland took Sandra Hüller back to a divided Germany. She talks about damaged dreams, Hollywood feelgood and - just maybe - appearing in the new Marvel movieSandra Hül…
Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s great political survivor. Could one man be about to bring her down? | Riccardo Alcaro
With elections looming in 2027, Roberto Vannacci’s new far-right movement could fatally outflank the prime ministerGiorgia Meloni’s government became the longest serving in Italy’…
Massive student-led rally marches in Belgrade ahead of Serbian election
Student List movement hopes to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in a pivotal vote on SundayExplained: what’s at stake in Serbia’s election? The key players, main …
Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks
The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.
Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrest
A Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.
Macron bans ‘illegitimate‘ protests in France as he tries to get a grip on unrest
French president will decide on concrete ‘next steps’ regarding demonstrations on Friday as part of tough security response to recent riotingAngry lawyers and bewildered defendant…
Why a student protest movement is challenging 12 years of Vučić rule in Serbia
After two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party.
French weekend protests to be limited to union demos only, says Macron
Some cities including Lyon and Nice have banned all protests, and the French president said only authorised demos would be allowed.
What is at stake in Serbia’s election? The key players, main issues and potential fallout
A grassroots student-led coalition threatens to upend Serbia’s political landscape as the EU-candidate country heads to the polls on SundaySerbia’s 6.5 million voters go to the po…