Germany arrests former domestic intelligence chief over alleged spying
August Hanning served as president of Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office has said a former domestic intelligence chief was arreste…
Celibidache was a musical visionary, an uncompromising perfectionist – and my father
The legendary conductor was acclaimed for his dazzling music-making, and infamous for his hatred of recordings. His son, writer of a new film about him, remembers a loving yet int…
What is Russia saying about death of woman linked to plague lab?
BBC Verify looks into the death of a woman linked to plague lab in Siberia.
A medieval manuscript has confounded scholars for centuries. Have they been reading it wrong all this time?
Researchers argue incorrect binding of Voynich manuscript radically changes ideas about its drawings and indecipherable textIt has been called the world’s most mysterious manuscri…
Burnham’s surprise EU-turn could deliver the Tories from a generational mess | Gaby Hinsliff
Badenoch would never have reopened the door on Brexit, but now that the PM has, it suits the Conservatives to let him walk through itThere’s no way on earth it should have worked,…
France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election
Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.
Belfast solicitor to represent suspected mob boss Kinahan
During the first court appearance last August, Kinahan did not have any legal representation.
Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
In both France and Spain, ruling parties must prove they can give young protesters hope
Demonstrations over housing rights and crumbling schools are a sign the younger generation is withdrawing political consentEurope live – latest updatesIn Spain, tens of thousands …
Medvedev disqualified for hitting spectator with ball
Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
Italian authorities seize 377 exotic animals hidden in car at Sicily port – video
A Maltese man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly attempting to transport 300 tortoises and 77 parrots from Sicily to Malta. The animals were found packed into a car …
Man caught with 300 tortoises and 77 parrots bound for Malta at Sicilian port
Italian police say Maltese citizen under investigation for smuggling after animals found packed in carA Maltese man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly attempting to …
Schoolboy, 15, loses hand after picking up police stun grenade during French school protests
PM orders ministers to tackle students’ five major demands, including organising replacement teachers and school repairsEurope live – latest updatesHundreds of schools in France r…
Comédie Française review – pre-show bedlam plays theatrical chaos for laughs
French farce set in the tumultuous three hours prior to the opening night performance of Macbeth features comic-timing perfection from castOne of Matt Groening’s Life In Hell comi…
Will Pedro Sánchez’s gamble to call snap general election in Spain pay off?
Spanish PM is hoping to shore up his fragile mandate by tapping into public anger over country’s housing crisisEurope live – latest updatesSpaniards will head to the polls on 29 N…
Euro falls to 17-month low against dollar amid French debt fears
France’s Cac 40 index slides as announcement of snap election in Spain also helps fuel eurozone uncertaintyBusiness live – latest updatesThe euro has slumped to the lowest level a…
Two men die in Channel crossing attempt off northern France
Two women were also rescued and taken to hospital with serious burns from the mixture of gasoline and seawater.
Nobel prize in medicine 2026 awarded for research into mysteries of brain
Three scientists to share 12m Swedish kronor prize for their work on ‘light-gated ion channels and optogenetics’The Nobel prize in physiology or medicine 2026 has been awarded to …
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap election – video
Spain’s Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced a snap general election three days after rightwing parties torpedoed the emergency legislation his minority governme…
How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an early general election
A series of measures to tackle the housing crisis were defeated in parliament on Friday
Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap election after housing legislation fails to pass
Election called after rightwing parties voted down emergency legislation aimed at tackling housing crisisSpain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced a snap gene…
Pasture lives: the rebel cheesemakers preserving an Alpine tradition
A story of storico ribelle, produced by a small group of mountain herders according to a traditional farming system based on seasonal and rotational grazingMy journey into the wor…