Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across Europe

Hundreds of thousands of protesters demonstrated across France as the country prepares for a general strike in the coming days.

In Paris, police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in a third weekend of nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living and poor public services.

More than 320,000 people took to the streets around the country and at least 290 protesters were arrested, according to France's interior ministry. Police say about 70,000 demonstrated in Paris.

The authorities prepared extensively to avoid a repeat of the violence, rioting and looting that happened two weeks ago.

Protests also took place in Albania, Germany and Italy as youth take to the streets across Europe, the BBC's correspondent James Waterhouse reports.

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.

How has the ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky been unfolding?

Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson explains the temporary ceasefire in the devastated town of Oleshky.

Watch: What leaked audio reveals about Spain train crash

Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.

Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash

People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.

Overturned carriages and makeshift medical tents at Spain train crash site

Dozens of people are feared dead after a high-speed train collided with another train south of Madrid.

What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump

The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.

Joy and disbelief on Serbian streets as Vučić concedes election defeat

BBC correspondent Nick Thorpe reports from Belgrade, where there were rapturous celebrations following the victory of the student-led movement.

Fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat

Police in the southern German state of Bavaria have detained a 33-year-old German man following the fire.

Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks

The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.

Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line

The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.

Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery

The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.

Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania

Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.

Watch: BBC follows Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushing Russia back on frontline

Kyiv says it has recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months

Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?

Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.

Sunderland fans celebrate first European away win in 53 years

Sunderland beat Torreense 2-1 in the Europa League in Portugal.

CCTV video verified by the BBC shows the drone strike in the town of Mayaky in Ukraine's Odesa region.

What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis

The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

Watch: Block of flats destroyed in Russian strikes on Ukraine

BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.

Watch: What could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine?

The BBC's Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv, where Ukrainians face another winter with electricity outages.

Watch: How did Roman Abramovich's advisors help hide his wealth?

Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte.