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Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
Hungary’s president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.
15 hrs agoEurope
Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal’s “lucky-charm” testicles.
Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy
“Timmy” was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.
How Putin became master of the image
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
2 days agoBBC InDepth
The drivers risking death on Ukraine’s most dangerous bus routes
Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.
1 day agoEurope
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
2 days agoEurope
Poland’s controversial ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus revived
Poland’s seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.
1 day agoEurope
‘No-one feels safe now’: Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce – then the backlash started
The brand’s first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari’s roots.
Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.
The clearest sign Father Time is closing in on Djokovic?
Why Novak Djokovic’s French Open exit is another golden opportunity lost for the 39-year-old as a new Grand Slam era dawns.
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Spain’s Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain’s premier into a fight for survival.
Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.
Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
Pope Leo inspects Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car – the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce.
What critical infrastructure is Russia ‘relentlessly targeting’?
The BBC’s security correspondent Frank Gardner unpacks GCHQ’s announcement.
Timelapse footage shows ‘giant cave’ inflating on Paris bridge
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR – often dubbed the French Banksy
Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is ‘serious incident’
The BBC’s Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.
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Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people
Rescuers are racing to find people feared trapped beneath rubble after the overnight missile and drone attack.
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Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark’s Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
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British woman dies after Pyrenees peak fall
The 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after falling almost 500m (1,640ft) from the Balaitús Peak in Spain.
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Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal’s “lucky-charm” testicles.
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Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
Hungary’s president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.
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France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.
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Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90
Tomi Reichental, who lost 35 close family members in the Holocaust, moved to the Republic of Ireland in 1959.
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Man dead after assault in Dublin
The fatal assault happened on Clarendon Street in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Three deaths on Irish roads over bank holiday weekend
The separate crashes occurred in County Louth, Roscommon and Dublin.
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