Nearly 1,400 people are held after opposition leader Alexei Navalny is jailed, rights monitors say.

The former European Central Bank chief will meet President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday.

It is the latest EU country to limit use of the jab citing lack of efficacy data for elderly people.

The UK wrote to the bloc calling for lighter enforcement of rules as port staff face threats over checks.

President Erdogan denounces the LGBT movement as police arrest students demonstrating in Istanbul.

Trials with 20,000 volunteers show the vaccine gives a high level of protection against Covid-19.

A £7.75m Scottish government funding package will offer support to fishermen, businesses and harbours.

The 2021 Six Nations will go ahead as planned as France confirms quarantine restrictions will be eased for the tournament.

The government promises to push Brussels to change its transport rules on scallops, clams and mussels.

All NI parties also criticise threats against staff checking on animal and food products at Larne and Belfast.

The Advertising Standards Authority got 2,370 complaints - the third most of any advert.

Officials fear the delays mean the impact of vaccines will not be felt till the end of 2021.

Ex-CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos believes he was targeted while on a visit to Moscow.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of tennis' best young players. Behind the charisma & confidence lies a unique story of progression to the top.

Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites.

It has been a month since the rules changed in the UK's relationship with the EU.

See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years.

Germany and Austria have changed their advice about which face covering to wear in public spaces.

The EU's law enforcement agency is warning about people potentially cheating travel restrictions.

Unauthorised protests take place to demand the release of the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Protests have been taking place in Polish cities for the third night in a row following the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.

The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing.

Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days.