Russia arrests Japanese journalist on spying charges
The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo.
Turkey police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
Halk TV says its staff are unable to enter the building in Istanbul and a new manager has been appointed.
Wednesday briefing: Why small boat crossings are here to stay
In today’s newsletter: The collapse of the UK’s ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France exposes the limits of border enforcement that did little to stop crossings, and only mad…
World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with "no early warning from our partners".
In Germany the mood is dark. But the Weimar narrative is a far right trap | Klaus Brinkbäumer
The final season of the TV epic Babylon Berlin is taking us back to 1933. Our confidence is falling apart, but that’s where the parallels endThere is one experience we in Germany …
The fall of Germany’s ex-spymaster – podcast
A former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service has been accused of selling classified documents. Kate Connolly reports on the falloutJust before 9am last Tuesday morning,…
Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.
'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris
Student protesters in France have told the BBC's James Waterhouse that they will continue to take action until change has been made. The protests have now entered their fourth wee…
Britons travelling to Europe told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver
Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zoneBritons travelling to Europe have told not to apply for an Etias visa waiver,…
Miriam González Durántez launches new centrist party in Spain
Wife of former British deputy PM Nick Clegg promises liberal alternative to the PP and Socialists before snap electionThe Spanish lawyer Miriam González Durántez has launched a ne…
Hungarian MPs scrap Orbán's anti-LGBTQ measures
LGBTQ and human rights activists warmly welcomed the move, but call for changes to other Orbán-era laws.
Potentially paralysed tourist stranded in Greece after balcony fall
Denby McLaren has a broken vertebra and multiple fractures to her foot
MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Sir Ken McCallum says more is being done to tackle state threats than since the Cold War - and warns AI could be used to develop drones and potentially bioweapons.
Drones could fly deliveries from France to Alderney
A firm in Paris has been working with Alderney Chamber of Commerce on a feasibility study.
Spanish royals make rare visit to Ceuta after migrant crisis
Spain's exclave in North Africa is still dealing with the aftermath of an influx of 70,000 people from Morocco in July.
Pope Leo admitted to hospital for operation to remove growth on lung
Leo arrived at hospital on Tuesday for the surgery, which is deemed low risk and could take place this afternoonPope Leo has been admitted to hospital in Rome for an operation to …
Georg Baselitz: The Heroes review – astonishing paintings take a savage swipe at history
Thaddaeus Ropac, LondonThe artist captures horror, disgust and guilt over Germany’s Nazi past. The colossal results are so scathingly ironic it’s like being spat atWhen the German…
‘Our future is being stolen’: Greta Thunberg joins students protesting in Paris
Swedish activist stands alongside French teenagers calling for investment to fix teacher shortages and crumbling schoolsThe Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined demo…
Forever Is Now review – political study of former Irish Green leader is like The Thick of It but with morals
Eamon Ryan is shown to be principled, likable and hard working in a glowing portrait, filmed while serving in the country’s coalition governmentThis fly-on-the-wall documentary ab…
Ship sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassador
Bulgaria's prime minister says two merchant ships were hit by drones and he suspects Russia was behind the attacks.
Andy Burnham will take Britain back into European Union, Neil Kinnock claims – UK politics live
Former Labour leader says he believes the prime minister has an ‘authentic commitment’ to taking the UK back into the EUAndy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relation…
Home is where the jellyfish glows: Finland finally warms to nature-loving modernist Alvar Aalto
His egalitarian homeland used to harbour reservation against the architecture star. But with 13 new Unesco listings and a new exhibition in Helsinki, Aalto’s work is finally getti…
Same-sex couple sue over Slovakia’s refusal to register marriage
Case of couple who wed legally in Austria exposes clash between EU court ruling and national restrictionsA same-sex couple are suing authorities in Slovakia for refusing to regist…