Thousands turn out to greet Pope in France

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for his four-day visit, where he has delivered an address ahead of a giant Mass to be attended by more than half a million people in central Paris.

President Emmanuel Macron greeted the Pope at Orly airport, before he spoke at the Élysée Palace on geopolitical issues and artificial intelligence (AI).

The BBC's Paris correpondent Hugh Schofield looks at why the visit is met with enthusiasm the Church attributes to growing spirituality among the French.

Spain's housing crisis in focus after eviction of 87-year-old woman

The tenant of the flat in the Retiro area of central Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay her rent set after it was increased by an investment firm.

Watch: Ukraine's race to counter new jet-powered Russian drones

Russia's new drones are harder to intercept, making recent attacks on Ukraine even more devastating.

'No surprises' as results emerge in Russian parliamentary election

Preliminary results suggest that Kremlin-backed United Russia is on course to retain its constitutional majority.

Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin

Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.

Watch: Is the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition worth the hype?

Crowds have been flocking to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it's on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

Watch: Norway bids farewell to King Harald

Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.

Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father

Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.

Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations

Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people.

Norway's 'grandfather': Late King Harald remembered as son Haakon takes the throne

Norwegians paid their respects to the late King Harld after his death on Friday morning.

A look back at the King who broke with tradition

Norway's King Harald V has died aged 89 after being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood.

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?

Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".

Dozens detained in Russia as only anti-war party struck from election

Russia's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the anti-war party Yabloko against a ban on it taking part in September's parliamentary elections.

BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes

Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.

Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan

Suspected 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.

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

Lawmakers 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.

Key details as boxer charged with Athens killing

Sharif Ahmadzai has been charged with killing Elisabeth Ross, who was found dead in a suitcase in Athens in July.