Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.
Europe’s big election season is about to kick off. It could change everything | Nathalie Tocci
If far right nationalists gain power in four big countries simultaneously, we are in for a dramatic Trumpian tiltWhen it comes to Europe’s economy or its peace and security, it is…
French supermarket director apologises after cyber-attack spoils fresh and frozen food - video
A cyber-attack caused refrigeration temperatures to soar to 50C overnight on Monday across several hundred French supermarkets, with widespread food losses reported. At Intermarch…
Man rescued after being trapped in Sardinian cave for 26 hours
The 31-year-old cave expert was found alive, 32ft underground, after more than 100 emergency personnel worked to free him.
Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire
While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.
Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU
PM hails next month’s ‘reset’ summit as first step to closer ties, but tensions over trade may prove problematicAndy Burnham has promised a “serious dialogue” over the UK’s future…
Man rescued from cave on Sardinia after being trapped by rockslide for 26 hours
Luca Olmetto was trapped roughly 10 metres below ground in the Gorroppeddu cave in the Urzulei mountain rangeA 31-year-old man has been pulled alive from a cave on the Italian isl…
Trump rewards Putin and betrays Ukraine with Russia diesel deal - The Latest
Donald Trump’s deal to buy Russian diesel has been met with fury from Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said it was ‘a weak decision’ and would generate ‘billions’ in extra revenue for Put…
Trump rewards Putin and betrays Ukraine with Russia diesel deal - The Latest
Donald Trump’s deal to buy Russian diesel has been met with fury from Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said it was ‘a weak decision’ and would generate ‘billions’ in extra revenue for Put…
Watch: What could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine?
The BBC's Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv, where Ukrainians face another winter with electricity outages.
Cyber-attack defrosts refrigerators in two French supermarket chains
An estimated 150-200 Intermarché shops were targeted, along with almost 100 Cooperative U outletsFrench supermarket chains Intermarché and Cooperative U have been hit by an “unpre…
Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
Fire destroys Marché des Enfants Rouges, ‘coolest market in Paris’
‘A lot of sadness’ after 17th century landmark that escaped demolition in the 1980s goes up in flamesFire has ravaged Paris’s oldest surviving covered food market, a popular stree…
German minister quits after death of stepdaughter and political attacks
Fragile coalition suffers another blow as labour minister and co-leader of SPD Bärbel Bas leaves both postsGermany’s labour minister and co-leader of the centre-left Social Democ…
Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school
A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured.
The Influencer Project review – ick-inducing thriller exploits overexposed tropes
When influencer/singer/content creator Chiara King visits Copenhagen all the trips to trendy shops and fancy restaurants soon take a turn for the worseBritish influencer/singer/co…
Row over Paris opera house ceiling reignites with lawsuit threat
Descendant of 19-century artist demands removal of Marc Chagall’s 1960s canvases that cover original frescoIn 1962, the then French culture minister, André Malraux, reportedly bor…
Marco Rubio is promoting troubling ideas about ‘Western civilization’ | Ted Widmer
In a recent visit to Greece, the secretary of state suggested that Europe must rediscover the values of conquest and expansionThey had obviously worked hard on the backdrop – and …
French centre left must wage ‘existential battle’ to prevent far right winning presidency
MEP Raphaël Glucksmann issues call after becoming social democrat candidate for 2027 presidential electionThe European lawmaker Raphaël Glucksmann has urged the French centre left…
Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EU
Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and tradeAndy Burnham will put Brexit back on the Commons agenda as MPs return…
Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Tusk
Police received credible information about possible attacks against Donald Tusk and his defence minister.
Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says
The PM was speaking after violent attacks at Polish schools this week left one dead and others injured.
Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".