As the Omicron variant spreads across the continent, countries tighten curbs to brace for another wave.

PM Viktor Orban vows to stick by an asylum law the European Union's top court deemed illegal.

Spanish rugby international Kawa Leauma, 32., dies after an accidental fall following a match against the Netherlands in Amsterdam.

Police have arrested two men allegedly trying to raffle off a "narco-basket" stuffed with drugs.

The government is urged not to abandon talks to let the UK take part in a €100bn EU research programme.

Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan.

The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency.

What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders.

Despite the scandals and a tax fraud conviction, Italy's most colourful ex-PM could be head of state.

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg looks at what might be on the Russian leader's mind amid growing tensions.

For nearly 70 years, Caroline and Martine have been rivals for the hearts of French schoolchildren.

Volodymyr Zelensky came to power vowing to end a war in eastern Ukraine that has only intensified.

Travellers in St Pancras station, London, line up to get to France before it closes its borders to the UK.

Ros Atkins examines the ethical arguments surrounding vaccine mandates.

Reborn dolls are hyper-realistic dummies, treated like real children, given a birthing ceremony and even a heartbeat.

A BBC investigation has uncovered British waste being illegally shipped to Romania and dumped.

Sevda Altunoluk believes in empowering visually impaired people by encouraging them to compete in sport.