17 Apr 2025
BBC News
Could JD Vance meet the most famous Catholic of them all?
The US vice-president will meet Italy's prime minister but an audience at the Vatican could also happen, the BBC learns.
17 Apr 2025 11:52pm GMT
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
"There will be a trade deal, 100%," Trump said, while Meloni said she was "sure" they could reach agreement.
17 Apr 2025 8:22pm GMT
Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France
A Swiss ski resort is cut off and people have been told to stay indoors in the French resort of Tignes.
17 Apr 2025 5:09pm GMT
French-Haitian panel to study ex-colony's history
The French president announced the commission on the 200th anniversary of France ordering Haiti to pay a debt for its freedom.
17 Apr 2025 4:38pm GMT
Zelensky urges US and Europe to pressure Russia to end war
A Kremlin spokesman dismissed the talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US, which took place in Paris.
17 Apr 2025 3:07pm GMT
French jails have come under attack. Are violent drug gangs to blame?
A mysterious group has accused Justice Minister Gérard Darmanin of declaring "war" on prisoners.
17 Apr 2025 12:41pm GMT
Ex-Russian general jailed for seven years over bribes
Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin was sentenced to seven years in a penal colony after being accused of taking bribes.
17 Apr 2025 12:37pm GMT
UK bans EU cheese and meat to stop disease spreading
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
17 Apr 2025 9:49am GMT
Spanish police uncover illegal underground shooting range
Police suspect the range was used by a weapons trafficking ring to test assault rifles and other arms.
17 Apr 2025 1:46am GMT
16 Apr 2025
BBC News
Viral videos claim luxury bags are made in China, is it true?
BBC Verify's Jake Horton looks into the truth behind the claims, and what we know about how luxury goods are made.
16 Apr 2025 5:07pm GMT
Millions watch as Swedish elk begin annual migration
Millions of people have tuned in to watch moose on the move in northern Sweden over the past six years.
16 Apr 2025 2:59pm GMT
EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns
Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked.
16 Apr 2025 2:48pm GMT
'La Remontada' - a comeback too far for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid players say they are convinced they can overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Arsenal tonight, but is this a comeback too far for the European champions?
16 Apr 2025 12:27pm GMT
French row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions
France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise.
16 Apr 2025 11:20am GMT
German doctor charged with murder of 15 patients
The suspect, 40, is accused of setting fire to the homes of some of his alleged victims to cover his tracks.
16 Apr 2025 9:59am GMT
New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps
A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.
16 Apr 2025 1:45am GMT