'We came back from hell', say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied frontline city
One evacuated couple says they crossed minefields in Oleshky in a search for food.
Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests across France
Demonstrations also taking place in Germany, where officers fire teargas to disperse crowds as evening fallsClashes have erupted in Paris, Marseille and other cities after tens of…
From teargas in Paris to gen Z in Germany: protests across Europe – in pictures
Demonstrations over the high cost of living and inequality spread from France to Germany and Albania Continue reading...
Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees
The BBC's Dan Johnson travelled to the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus after evacuated Oleshky residents arrived in buses and ambulances following a temporary ceasefire.
Starmer says UK must get closer to Europe as US relationship changes
Shift in dealings with Washington not likely to reset once Trump leaves Oval Office, former PM saysThe UK and other European nations must draw closer together as the US becomes a …
France and Germany braced for unrest with hundreds of demonstrations planned – Europe live
French interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, warned earlier this week of a ‘very high risk of public disorder’Organisers of the protests in Germany have rejected warnings from authori…
Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus
Residents were taken out from the devastated city on Friday during a local ceasefire.
‘The last fortress’: historic Athens cafe closes as countercultural area gentrifies
Mouria coffeehouse unable to renew lease in Exarchia, known for leftwing solidarity, resistance and radicalismIt has been the hangout of writers, artists, poets and politicians, d…
Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election
The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.
Riot police deployed to Poland’s constitutional court after judge suspended
President Karol Nawrocki seen struggling to gain entry to court building in Warsaw amid long-running row over the court’s legitimacyRiot police were locked in a tense standoff wit…
US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
Police deployed during stand-off over control of Poland's top court
It comes after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
‘Deepest possible partnership’: Canada and EU announce new alliance
Alliance for the Future, unveiled at Montreal summit and open to other countries, conceived for world ‘shaken by new storms’Canada and Europe have announced a new alliance of like…
Perfume bottle and child’s necklace among treasures found in Pompeii wardrobe
Archaeologists uncover jewellery, cosmetics and coins in cabinet sealed since eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79Fragments of personal objects, from makeup tools and a perfume bott…
Cost of living protests to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween
Activists call for people to make their anger known over poor public services including education and housingEurope live – latest updatesStreet protests sweeping Europe are expect…
Business secretary says UK needs to understand direction of EU before signing up to closer relationship – UK politics live
The prime minister has suggested that he wants a public debate on the UK’s partnership with the EU.Downing Street has paid tribute to Patrick Stewart following the actor’s death. …
Spain’s trust in high-speed rail ‘broken’ after second deadly crash this year, says PM
Pedro Sánchez says government’s task is to investigate causes of Wednesday’s crash that killed 69 people, but also to try to restore trustEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s prime…
Spain transport minister says he won't resign over high-speed rail disaster
Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.
Residents leave devastated Russian-occupied Oleshky as evacuation corridor opens
Several hundred people are understood to have decided to stay in the frontline town, despite the lack of gas, electricity and running water.
The week’s best new tracks and the act you need to know: Dutch squat-punks Bombstrap’s uncompromising racket
The Rotterdam band are a riot of sound, look and attitude led by Eva Kah, who is as much a living artwork as she is a phenomenal live performerFrom Rotterdam, the Netherlands Reco…
Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.
‘Swift justice’: Student List supporters focus on cleaning up Serbia’s rotten institutions
After improbable election victory, the unconventional grassroots movement says it will prioritise dismissal of corrupt officialsIn Belgrade’s Pioneers Park, just across from the n…
Spain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
The full investigation is likely to take at least weeks to concludeMeanwhile, we are getting a line from Russian-occupied Oleshky confirming that evacuations are now under way, as…
Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others at risk but backlash was traumatic
In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.