The pass is already used widely, but port and transport workers are angry it is now mandatory.

France's finance minister also told the BBC that Europe will be one the world's key economic powers.

Human rights groups accuse Poland of wanting to legalise migrant pushbacks on its border with Belarus.

Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award.

Security officials says the Kongsberg attack on Wednesday looks to have been a "terrorist act".

A judge says the four Egyptians may not know they have been charged over Giulio Regeni's death.

They were taken from their black mothers during the colonial era because of their skin colour.

Why the fishermen of Boulogne-sur-Mer are angry at being refused licences to fish in British waters.

Moscow has been accused by some of playing politics with gas supplies, but there's a range of factors at work.

Laurie Cunningham was the first Briton to sign for Real Madrid, a pioneer at a time when there were few black players in the English game.

Spanish nationalists scorn President Biden for condemning colonial crimes against Native Americans.

From the streets of Athens to NBA champion, how Giannis Antetokounmpo made it to the top of the NBA.

Residents in Kongsberg react to the bow and arrow attack in their neighbourhood.

Lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano sparks cement factory fire, forcing 2,500 people into lockdown.

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reflects on being barred from Russia and the assault on the country's freedoms.

We favour and promote meritocracy, Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov says.

Former soldiers and police are among Afghans trying to evade a crackdown at the Turkey-Iran border.