NewsEuropeFrance's top court blocks social media ban for under-15sThe Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.1 hr agoEuropePutin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBCIn an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.2 days agoEuropePresidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coupFrance is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".1 day agoWorld'Phenomenal' sight as millions wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipseAt its peak, most of the UK could watch as more than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon - while a rare total eclipse reached totality in Iceland and Spain.Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River levelThe Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.22 hrs agoEuropePerson fined after using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bearUnder local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".1 day agoEuropeEngine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report saysA preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.20 hrs agoEuropeRussia releases former US Marine reported in poor healthRobert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was left in "life-threatening condition" after being subjected to "harsh and abusive treatment", his family says.Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damagesA jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attackGrain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina RodríguezThe couple have tied the knot after the Portuguese captain played his last ever World Cup this summer.Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky saysUkraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.Features & AnalysisHundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikesBlackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social mediaThe Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across EuropeThe Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.Watch/ListenMoment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museumPolice released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered. Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel KinahanSuspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in DublinSuspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PMLawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.Latest updates1 hr agoFrance's top court blocks social media ban for under-15sThe Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.1 hr ago3 hrs agoMoment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museumPolice released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered. 3 hrs ago5 hrs agoBuilders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian propertyConstruction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.5 hrs ago7 hrs agoEurovision proposes new rules to reduce political votingOrganisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".7 hrs ago20 hrs agoEngine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report saysA preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.20 hrs ago22 hrs agoRomania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River levelThe Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.22 hrs ago23 hrs agoFamily of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damagesA jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.23 hrs ago1 day ago'The fish is in the right', says man bitten after catching blue sharkSebastian Achim was trying to tag a shark on board the small boat off the coast of County Waterford, when the incident happened.1 day ago1 day agoPerson fined after using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bearUnder local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".1 day ago...
