The Russian president says the economic restrictions are "more harmful" to those who imposed them.

France forced to import electricity as air-conditioners and fans switched on for record heatwave.

The icon starred in Amour and other titles - and gained sympathy after the murder of his daughter.

Energy firm Eni says it will only receive half the gas requested from Russia after two days of shortfalls.

Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms.

The French president could lose his majority in the National Assembly because of a left-green alliance.

The organisers say the event cannot be held in the war-torn Ukraine - but Kyiv is planning an appeal.

Russia's foreign minister tells the BBC that the West is pressing UN officials to amplify fake news.

Russia's leader says sanctions are "mad and thoughtless", as the war stops Ukraine from hosting Eurovision.

Nato footage shows extremely close encounters with Russian military aircraft in the skies of Europe.

Brahim Saaudun and two Britons were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.

Ukrainian citizens have told the BBC they were punched and electrocuted before being allowed to leave Mariupol.

Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC.

He leads a left-wing alliance aiming to stop President Macron controlling the next government.

Boris Johnson says the Northern Ireland Brexit deal he negotiated is "turning into a political problem".

The new Russian brand is called "Vkusno i Tochka", which translates to "Tasty and that's it".

In the EU, the contingencies for a trade war with the UK are being put in place

Journalist Maher Mezahi says he has learned more about different African cultures in France than Algeria.

A report warns of potential loopholes in efforts to limit use of Russian oil and gas.

A strong showing by a left-green alliance jeopardises the French president's parliamentary majority.

Viktoria and her surviving child have been waiting for nearly 50 days to get a UK visa.

Russian forces are trying to capture the city, and nearby Severodonetsk, in order to take control of the Luhansk region.

Moscow is seeking to boost trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy.

A wildfire has spread in southern Spain, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

A female bear was forced to protect her cub from a male in Spain's Cantabrian mountains.