NewsNewsEuropeUkraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territoryRussian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a "major provocation".2 hrs agoEuropeThousands evacuated as wildfires reach AthensThousands have to leave their homes as fires reach the suburbs of the Greek capital.1 hr agoEuropeMan held for climbing Eiffel Tower on final Olympics dayThe man was arrested for scaling the Paris icon hours before the Olympics closing ceremony. 1 day agoEuropeThousands protest against lithium mining in SerbiaActivists warn the mine could lead to the contamination of land and water and damage public health.2 days agoEuropeMan arrested over online threats to Irish PMThe arrested man is currently detained at a Garda station in the north western region. 1 day agoEuropeThousands evacuated as wildfires reach AthensThousands have to leave their homes as fires reach the suburbs of the Greek capital.1 hr agoEuropeUkraine and Russia trade blame over fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plantBoth sides say there has been no detected radiation spike at the occupied Zaporizhzhia plant.16 hrs agoEuropeFootage posted online shows destroyed Russian convoyThe BBC has verified the footage, which was shared on social media by someone who was later detained.3 days agoEuropeMan held for climbing Eiffel Tower on final Olympics dayThe man was arrested for scaling the Paris icon hours before the Olympics closing ceremony. 1 day agoEuropeRapper Travis Scott released without charge in ParisThe US artist had been held in custody for 36 hours after a fight with his bodyguard.2 days agoNewsbeatFive Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TVThe fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.3 days agoEx-Catalan leader ‘eludes police manhunt and flees Spain’A top Spanish judge demands answers from Catalan police on how Carles Puigdemont was able to escape.3 days agoEuropeMan charged over €6.5m cryptocurrency seizure in DublinThe seizure follows an investigation into the sale of illegal material on darknet markets and money laundering.4 days agoEuropeThird teen arrested over foiled attack at Swift concertAustrian officials say the suspect wanted to kill "a large crowd of people" in a suicide attack.3 days agoEuropeFeatures & AnalysisFive crazy weeks as an Olympic chauffeurVolunteer taxi driver Elisabeth Lomholdt hopes to inspire more people to get involved with events.3 days agoEuropeSteve Rosenberg: Ukraine's incursion shows Russia's war is not going to planThe attack on Kursk has led some Russians to call for a deeper military push into Ukraine.4 days agoEuropeDefiant Swifties take to streets after Vienna plotHundreds of Taylor Swift fans gather in Vienna after a plot to attack her concerts there was foiled.4 days agoCultureWhisper it, but is now a good time to holiday in Paris?Hotels and restaurants are dropping prices after unexpected quietness in the city during the Olympics.2 Aug 2024Europe'They're tightening the screws': Kremlin ups attacks on critics abroadWith dissent snuffed out at home, Russia intensifies attacks on opponents seeking refuge in the West.4 Aug 2024EuropeWatch/ListenFootage posted online shows destroyed Russian convoyThe BBC has verified the footage, which was shared on social media by someone who was later detained.3 days agoEuropeWatch: Dawn spectacle as Mount Etna eruptsEurope's tallest volcano, Mount Etna, putting on a lava and smoke show over Sicily. 4 Aug 2024EuropeWatch: Supercell tornado sweeps through El Toro in SpainThere was "no major damage" caused by the tornado, according to the mayor of El Toro.3 Aug 2024EuropeClub helps children celebrate Albanian heritageLondon's Albanian Heritage Club was started in May 2023 with 100 children attending every weekend.8 days agoFrom captivity to freedom - How prisoner swap unfoldedEvan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva were among the Americans freed in the prisoner swap.2 Aug 2024WorldLatest updates1 hr agoThousands evacuated as wildfires reach AthensThousands have to leave their homes as fires reach the suburbs of the Greek capital.1 hr agoEurope2 hrs agoUkraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territoryRussian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a "major provocation".2 hrs agoEurope3 hrs agoIrish man shot by Malta police after death of womanA 50-year-old man was killed following a three-hour stand-off in a town on the Mediterranean island.3 hrs agoEurope4 hrs agoDisqualified Eurovision star will not be prosecutedDutch singer Joost Klein had been accused of threatening behaviour towards a female camera operator.4 hrs agoEurope5 hrs ago10,000 properties without power after stormsNorthern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland were hit by thunderstorms, leaving thousands without power.5 hrs agoEurope8 hrs agoRussia widens evacuations to second border region after Ukraine offensiveSome 11,000 people are evacuated from Russia's Belgorod region following reports of "enemy action".8 hrs agoEurope16 hrs agoUkraine and Russia trade blame over fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plantBoth sides say there has been no detected radiation spike at the occupied Zaporizhzhia plant.16 hrs agoEurope21 hrs agoUkrainian troops now up to 30km inside Russia, Moscow saysRussia's defence ministry said it had engaged in fighting near two villages, some 25-30km inside Russia.21 hrs agoEurope23 hrs agoMan seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic ringsThis is the moment a person was spotted scaling Paris's most iconic landmark before being arrested.23 hrs agoEurope